Organisation profile
Organisation profile
I-RISE is an Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Society and Education. It contributes to the dynamic exchange and ever evolving interdisciplinary research agenda of modern education and explore societal issues in modern Ireland. These researchers have solid links with arts and education associations and organisations on both a national, European and international level.
The aim of this comprehensive interdisciplinary group is to examine contemporary issues and influence education practice and policy in education, art and design.
The ethos and mission of the group is to consolidate and integrate educational theory to practice, explore new and innovative methods of pedagogy, concepts and curriculum in arts, design. There is a specific focus on early childhood education and practice education. Additionally, there is a substantial gap in this integration of educational theory to practice currently. This research group will make an original contribution and aims to bridge this gap. Collaborative and interdisciplinary practice is a vital aspect of this research group with members of this research institute possessing an established and diverse record of research, scholarship, and professional activity.
This research group will enable and facilitate opportunities for academic staff, researchers and postgraduate research students to engage in authentic dialogue. This provides real opportunities to enrich and support interdisciplinarity and facilitates growth in research across multi-disciplinary contexts.
Research Focus
The research in this group focuses on the following areas:
- Inclusion and The Arts
- Democracy and Education
- Inclusion and Early Childhood Education
- Practice Education for Early Childhood Education
- Assessment and Professional Supervision in Education
- Communities of Practice
- Sustaining Partnerships in Society and Education
- Professional Conversations in Learning Environments
- Social Exclusion and Education
- Models of Professional Development
- Education Leadership
- Evaluation of Early Childhood Educational Policy and Practice
Principal Investigator: Ms Aoife Prendergast