http://hdl.handle.net/2428/2488 Search the Channel search http://arrts.gtcni.org.uk/gtcni/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14463 Title: Improving Mathematics<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: The findings in this paper are based on inspections of and visits to mathematics departments in post-primary schools in Northern Ireland during the period 1996-2000. Sun, 29 Oct 2000 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14441 Title: Improving English<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: The findings in this paper are based on inspections of and visits to English departments in post-primary schools in Northern Ireland during the period 1996-2000. Sun, 29 Oct 2000 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14461 Title: Provision for Pupils with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Northern Ireland<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: One of the main findings of this survey is the importance attributed throughout the service to the promotion of a positive ethos in EBD provision, and its influence on the management of behaviour. In this context, a consistent factor is the patient and caring attitude of the staff, andtheir understanding of the pupils’ emotional and behavioural difficulties. Wed, 29 Oct 1997 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14459 Title: Provision for Pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: There is clear evidence from the survey findings to show that the SLD schoolsector fulfils an important role in providing effective education for pupils with severe or profound learning difficulties. It is hoped that this report will enhance the status of the special education work in the schools and help to identify approaches to best practice which are evident, or emerging, so that these approaches can be shared across all schools. Fri, 29 Oct 1999 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14458 Title: Information and Communication Technology in Special Schools<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: This report summarises the findings from an inspection of the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) to support and enhance teaching and learning in special schools in Northern Ireland (NI). Mon, 29 Oct 2001 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14457 Title: Northern Ireland Music Therapy Trust (NIMTT) ARIOSO Project in Special Schools in Northern Ireland<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: This report has been compiled by the Education and Training Inspectorate (Inspectorate), on behalf of the Department of Education.It seeks to inform the Department of Education, the Education and Library Boards (Boards), the Health and Social Services Boards and the Health and Social Services Trusts of the impact of music therapy insupporting the development, and meeting the social and communication needs, of pupils in special schools. The report makes recommendations in relation to how music therapy might be included in the curriculum of special schools as an allied health therapy to enhance the experiences,and engagement with learning, of pupils whose behaviour and conditions pose significant challenges to the staff. Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14456 Title: Survey of the Provision for Pupils in Hearing Impaired Units<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: This report is based on the findings of ten inspection visits to primary and post-primary schools with HI units, across the five Education and Library Boards (ELBs) and on subsequent discussions with officers from the Sensory Support Services of the ELBs. Throughout the course of the survey, the inspectors held discussions with school principals, unit teachers, special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs), classroom assistants, other teachers responsible for integrating pupils, and, where appropriate, with the pupils themselves. In addition, the inspectorsobserved a total of 56 lessons, examined samples of the pupils’ work, and evaluated management and the teachers’ planning. The schools provided a wide range of policy documents and materials specific to individual pupils, including statements of special educational needs. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:08:26 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14432 Title: An Evaluation of the Implementation of the Northern Ireland Curriculum in Post-Primary Schools<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: This report presents the Inspectorate’s findings of a survey of the implementation of the Northern Ireland Curriculum (NIC) within schools in the secondary sector. The report is based on evidence from the 45 schools. The evidence was gathered by the District Inspectors (DIs) during planned district visits (DVs) to the schools. The visits took place during the first term of the 1998/99 academic year. During these visits, inspectors held discussions withprincipals, members of the senior management team (SMT), teachers and pupils; they observed 241 lessons in a range of subjects and examined curriculum documentation and samples of thepupils’ work. The survey was also informed by a preliminary exercise in which curricular data from a sample of 48 schools was collected and analysed; of these schools, 39 were included in the DV survey. Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14431 Title: Education reform programme: Survey of Science and Technology and Design (1999-2000)<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: The survey report is intended to help departments of science, and of technology and design, CASS and the DE to identify and implement the priorities for action over thenext few years.The findings of the survey are based mainly on evidence gained from the 379 sciencelessons, and 384 technology and design lessons, observed in the 25 post-primaryschools which were visited as part of the survey4; unless otherwise stated, thepercentage figures used throughout the report are based on the findings in theseschools. Fri, 29 Oct 1999 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/14430 Title: Survey of Pupils with Asperger Syndrome<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: The purpose of the survey is to indicate to the education system in Northern Ireland the possible numbers of pupils withAsperger syndrome in mainstream primary and secondary schools in the Province, to evaluate the level and effectiveness ofpresent approaches to meet the needs of this pupil population, and to identify areas and resources which require improvement and development. Fri, 29 Oct 1999 22:58:59 GMT