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Supporting The Learner Voice Through Authentic Assessment: A Review of Research Record Assessments in Year One Undergraduate Law Programmes
No full textThis Paper analyses the concept of authentic assessment as a primary and effective strategy to uphold the academic integrity of legal education and to address concerns relating to present and future technological developments which risk undermining this integrity, including AI. Research highlighting a holistic approach to academic integrity is first reviewed with the place that authentic assessment occupies within that broader context then being specifically examined (O’Riordan et al 2023; Hafsa 2021). Using Irish and international research, the scope and meaning of authentic assessment is also explored to identify a common or shared definition of how it is applied, in particular, to undergraduate law programmes (Ashford-Rowe et al 2014; National Forum For The Enhancement Of Teaching and Learning In Higher Education, 2017). Finally, the Paper outlines a specific case study for an existing Written Assignment on a Year 1 Level 8 Irish undergraduate law programme (LLB (Hons)) reviewed in light of authentic assessment principles and re-designed for learners as an interactive oral assessment, incorporating reflective practice
The Impact of Branding in higher education: The Case of Ireland and its postgraduate international Students'
No full textFor decades, the term "brand" has primarily been associated with corporate branding and business contexts. However, with the increasing competition and internationalization of higher education establishments (HEEs), the significance of branding has extended to the education sector. Recognizing this evolving landscape, the present study aims to evaluate the impact of branding in higher education, specifically focusing on postgraduate international students in Ireland, and its benefits for HEE managers.Within this study, the concepts of branding in higher education, service marketing, and student perception are thoroughly examined. The complex nature of the university model in relation to branding and its importance to students are explored, seeking a deeper understanding of their perceptions. Adopting a quantitative approach, a survey was utilized to collect data, reaching a sample size of 102 respondents, whose responses were meticulously analyzed.
The findings shed light on the predominant trends in students' perceptions of branding. Both the existing literature and the empirical results validate the importance of branding. Notably, a vast majority of respondents (90%) recognized and valued branding symbols such as logos, emphasizing the significance of their utilization. Furthermore, they expressed agreement regarding the necessity for HEEs to establish a strong brand identity and maintain a robust presence on social media platforms.
While the link between branding and student recruitment was established, it was not as robust as initially hypothesized by the author. However, the findings suggest that branding does play a role in students' decision-making processes to some extent. It is important to note that other factors, such as the campus environment, faculty members, and institutional websites, emerged as influential considerations for prospective students. Consequently, HEE managers are encouraged to allocate their efforts accordingly.The originality of this research lies in its focus on Ireland as the chosen country and its exclusive examination of a specific population, namely postgraduate international students. Although branding in higher education has been discussed in various countries, this study uniquely addresses the Irish context, offering valuable insights to HEE managers and all stakeholders within the Irish third-level education sector
Exploring the Relationship between Motivation and Occupational Commitment in Engineers in the Irish MedTech Industry: A Qualitative Study
No full textIn this study, the author explores the relationship between engineers’ motivation and occupational commitment in Ireland’s MedTech industry. The objectives of this study were to determine the presence of occupational commitment in this population, define the motivation factors affecting their job satisfaction, and then explore the relationship between their occupational commitment and motivation.
These objectives are addressed through the collection and analysis of qualitative primary research data from participants working as engineers within the Irish MedTech industry, and the critical review of secondary research data from various books, articles, journals and reports. This primary and secondary data is later analysed, compared, and interpreted using the thematic analysis procedure, and subsequently discussed according to the research objectives.
The results of this study found that 70% of participants demonstrated commitment to their occupation. Of those who displayed occupational commitment, 83% were biomedical engineering graduates, with this group also reporting higher job satisfaction than participants from mechanical or manufacturing engineering backgrounds. This study concludes that there appears to be a causal relationship between motivation and occupational commitment in Ireland’s MedTech engineers, whereby all participants who reported being committed to their occupation also reported being satisfied to somewhat satisfied with their current job. The 30% of participants who are not committed to their occupation also shared that they are dissatisfied with their current job.
A key recommendation for further study in this field would be the exploration of educational background as a mediating role in engineers’ motivation and occupational commitment
The influence of Entrepreneurial knowledge on Students' Intention to start New Digital Businesses in the UK
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this study is to determine how exposure to entrepreneurship education affects students' motivation to launch new online businesses. We will specifically look into how entrepreneurship education may impact students' perceptions of business models as well as their ability to plan and successfully execute the launch of new digital firms.
Literature review: A review of the works that are relevant to the study's objectives can be found in the second chapter. In fact, to identify the real research gap, the outcomes of several studies on entrepreneurial knowledge and digital business that were carried out over time were evaluated.
Methodology: A quantitative survey is used to gather information on the participants' perceptions of entrepreneurship as well as their levels of knowledge about it, their intentions for the creation of new digital enterprises, and the extent to which they have been exposed to entrepreneurial experiences and the data is tested using statistical tools like, Mean, standard deviation, frequency distribution, correlation and regression analysis.
Findings: Overall, these findings suggest that entrepreneurship education programs that emphasize enhancing economics and digital literacy skills may increase students' and potential business owners' motivation to launch a digital firm.
Limitations: The capacity of respondents to accurately recall their earlier exposure to entrepreneurial courses and activities will determine the study's findings. Recollection bias could have an impact on this, which could affect how accurate the results are
Female Journalists, A Comparative Study of Gender Discrimination in Workplace in Turkey and Ireland.
No full textFemale Journalists, A Comparative Study of Gender Discrimination in Workplace in Turkey and Ireland.
The purpose of this dissertation is to analyse the gender discrimination that women journalists are facing in the workplace. Comparing two countries, Ireland and Turkey, the experiences of three women journalists in Turkey and three from Ireland are included. All of the journalists are selected from different news companies. The gender discrimination aspects are payment and employment gap, unseen glass ceiling difficulties and mental and physical sexism experiences. Moreover, the steps that authorities and government are taking in order to improve workplace conditions and regulations are studied.
To create a better understanding of how workplace gender discrimination is taking place in two different countries, I did a literature review first and then, created my questions to ask my interviewees. After getting the results, I combined my interview answers with the result and finally, I discussed the two countries' results
Lean Validation in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Ireland
Get PDFIn this study, it was shown that implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives has been done within Pharmaceutical Validation in Ireland, to some extent. ‘Lean Validation’ is a concept that involvesthe implementation of CI initiatives into the process of Validation. Within the Pharmaceutical Industry, there is an enduring interest for an organisation to reduce waste and improve the efficiency of a process. Validation is a core pillar of the Pharmaceutical industry and the process can often be long, tedious and inefficient. This ideology behind ‘Lean Validation’ is to use tools from principles such as Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve the Validation process. The objectives of this research were to explore the extent to which organisations are currently implementing ‘Lean Validation’ principles, what the current challenges with implementing them are, and what specific areas and tools could be the most beneficial to focus these initiatives on within the Validation process. This research was conducted using a mixed-method approach, consisting of a survey and interview.
The analysis of the data showed that CI tools and initiatives have been implemented within the Validation process, with the main goal of this to improve the efficiency of the process and to remove any aspect of the process that does not add value and can be considered ‘waste’ under Lean methodologies. The data showed there is some level of reluctance to implement CI within Validation, with the main challenges being lack of time and resources, and lack of engagement from personnel due to a ‘fear of change’. The study concludes that CI initiatives can be beneficial for the Validation process in a number of areas and provides suggestions for Pharmaceutical organisations looking to implement them and recommendations for further study
A Study on The Extent to Which Block Chain Technology Prevents Counterfeit Medicine Distribution in the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
No full textWhen it comes to producing generic drugs, India dominates the market. More than half of all vaccines produced, as well as 40% of all generic drugs sold in the United States, come from India's pharmaceutical industry. By volume, India is the third-largest pharmaceutical producer worldwide, and by value, it is the fourteenth-largest. A counterfeit medicine or counterfeit medication is a drug or pharmaceutical product that has been produced and distributed with the goal to misrepresent its origin, validity, or effectiveness. Blockchain is the future of technology because of its distributed database structure and the unparalleled data security and integrity it provides to its users. Many industries, including the pharmaceutical, will benefit from
blockchain technology's ability to speed up their digital transition. In this study, I intend to investigate the problem of counterfeit drugs in India, as well as their effects and potential technological solutions. The study will provide light on how blockchain technology can be used to stop the spread of counterfeit drugs, which, as is widely known, can have devastating effects on human health. In addition, this research looks at the difficulties of putting blockchain systems into practise. Quantitative and qualitative methods are used interchangeably in this investigation. The quantitative approach often involves an inquiry by use of a survey questionnaire. In order to get the necessary information, a questionnaire would be developed and sent electronically to workers at pharmaceutical firms in India. Interviews with a supply chain and production management from a well-known Indian firm are done for qualitative research. Both sets of data are combined to reach the ultimate conclusion. By using blockchain technologies in the Indian pharmaceutical sectors the distribution of counterfeit medicationsare prevented to about 20%-40%. From the interviews it was found that blockchain technologies are associated with many challenges. When all these challenges are tackle down
blockchain can work with more efficiency and thereby we can completely avoid the counterfeit medicines distribution and issues related to it like health issues, mortality rate and so on. Fromthe study conducted it was found that Indian pharmaceutical firms were among the few in theworld to employ innovative technologies like blockchain to stop the distribution of fake drugs in the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical companies employ blockchain echnology to create a distinct digital identity for each product at the time of manufacturing.The product's digital identity is validated and recorded on the blockchain at every step of thesupply chain. This ensures that the item is real and unaltered. This is how the blockchain technology utilized by the Indian pharmaceutical sector prevents the distribution of fake pharmaceuticals
The aftereffects of the Covid-19 pandemic on news consumption habits and media trust on 3rd level students in Ireland
No full textThe public health crisis known as the Covid-19 pandemic was an unprecedented interruption of the world’s natural flow and people’s daily patterns. As a subject of frequent and sustained news coverage, the pandemic’s impact favoured the formation of alternative news & current affairs consumption habits among consumers. With the increasing and deliberate proliferation of erroneous information on social media platforms, the necessity to comprehend how and why people consume news as well as factors that influence those habits has grown significantly. Influential factors interrogated by this study incorporate media literacy and media trust. The aftereffects of the pandemic have provided a suitable environment and an opportune occasion to investigate this objective.
By employing an online survey that comprised both open-ended and closed questions, this objective was examined with data collected from 41 current and recent Irish students currently studying or with a media-related degree.
Through cross-tabulation and keyword extraction, this research identified that news consumption patterns as well as media trust in Irish news changed among the 41 questioned individuals. Additionally, it was found that there was active participation from the target audience in maintaining those patterns even after the pandemic. Lastly, the study was able to determine that media literacy has been a pivotal and influential factor in those changes
Institutional Repositories: Supporting faculty research, HECA Libraries
No full textThis video is available to view on the Griffith College Library YouTube channel.
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It is produced using the Copyright Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA, and may be shared, or adapted under the terms of that licence
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/Institutional repositories highlight and showcase faculty and staff academic and professional research activities.
This video gives an overview of how institutional repositories benefit both the individual researchers and their institutions, and highlights the support that can be gained from college librarians.
Benefits include increased reach, citation and greater impact of your work. Research published in peer reviewed journals may still be deposited on the IR, the majority of publishers have policies that are in line with Open Access guidelines. Professional research activities such as conference papers and presentations may also be included. Librarians can support your understanding of copyright issues and assist in liaising with publishers for clarity.
This video was produced in partnership with the presentation delivered by the HECA Research Group as part of the first HECA Research Conference that took place in November 2022, and is intended to be used to promote the use of institutional repositories in higher education institutions.
The HECA Research Group is comprised of librarians from Griffith College, Hibernia College, Dublin Business School and CCT College.
Contents:
What is an Institutional Repository?
Graduate Research
Staff Research - What content can be included?
Benefits to the Researcher
Benefits to the Institution
Open Access - OA and raising your research profile
Librarian Supports and Guidance - Navigating OA publishin
Adapting foundational teaching skills to third level education
No full textComing from an environment very different than teaching Law to adults, I have found myself involved in a big challenge I would have never imagined: teaching Japanese teenagers research skills for their Law winter course. My background is related to kindergarten teaching, educational management and an early childhood specialization. However, I found more similarities than I expected when it comes to teaching them.
Both in kindergarten and Research and Legal Skills, the module I am taking care of, the main achievement is to teach students in line with the module descriptor and achieve the key learning outcomes. One of the biggest challenges has to do with the language barrier, which also includes Western ways of learning. These learners have an Intermediate level of English and they also come from a culture in which making mistakes is deemed acceptable.
In order to assist, I am due to begin a Certificate in Teaching and Learning to facilitate the smooth. In this presentation I would like to discuss the above-mentioned issues to create a discourse and seek feedback from others’ experience