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Sitting their first-ever state exam at age 18: the impact of COVID-19 on the 2023 Leaving Certificate cohort in DEIS in Ireland.
- Source :
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Irish Educational Studies . Dec2023, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p691-704. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This paper examines the unique challenges faced by the 2023 Leaving Certificate cohort in Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) in Ireland due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the significant impact of the pandemic on students who will be sitting their first-ever state examination at the age of 18. These students, often from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, have had to navigate unprecedented disruptions and adjustments to their education, presenting distinct obstacles to their academic success and overall well-being. Fourteen interviews were carried out, involving guidance counsellors, subject teachers and Principals. A reflexive thematic analysis was conducted and the identified themes that emerged from the analysis include lack of motivation, naivety around the Leaving Certificate Examination, poor well-being and skewed expectations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COVID-19 pandemic
*COLLEGE teachers
*THEMATIC analysis
*COUNSELORS
*EDUCATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03323315
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Irish Educational Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173779674
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2023.2255996