Research Archive
Below is a list of research published on immersion and Irish-medium education. We hope to add to this list, and electronic versions of the research material will be published there where possible. You are welcome to contact our office on 01 8535195 or eolas@gaeloideachas.ie if you would like further information on any of the items listed, or if you have material that should be included there. The list is by no means comprehensive, and we hope to add to it.
Publications are categorised alphabetically according to the author’s surname, and you can search the list by pressing Ctrl+F/Cmd+F on your keyboard.
10 mBuntáiste leis an Oideachas Dátheangach
Author: Baker, An tOllamh Colin
Language & Speech Therapy in a Bilingual Context
Extract from ‘Encyclopedia of Bilingualism & Bilingual Education
Author: Baker, An tOllamh Colin
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Bilingual Children with Special Needs
Extract from ‘The Care & Education of Young Bilinguals
Author: Baker, An tOllamh Colin
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
My child has been diagnosed as dyslexic. Should we develop reading and writing in one language and not two?
Extract from ‘A Parents’ & Teachers’ Guide to Bilingualism’
Author: Baker, An tOllamh Colin
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Multilingual Early Language Transmission (MELT)
Summary of relevant literature on early multilingual learning, related to European smaller state and regional & minority language communities.
Author: Bangma, I, & Riemersma, Dr. AMJ
Publisher: Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning
Bilingual Effects on Cognitive and Linguistic Development: Role of Language, Cultural Background, and Education
Author: Barac, R, & Bialystok, E
Publisher: The Society for Research in Child Development
29 Tips for Raising Bilingual Kids
Author: Beck, Adam
Publisher: In Culture Parent
Why Bilinguals Are Smarter
Author: Bhattacharjee, Yudhijit
Publisher: New York Times
Attention and Inhibition in Bilingual Children: evidence from the dimensional change card sort task
Author: Bialystok, E & Martin, M
Publisher: Ollscoil, Toronto
Bilingual and Immersion Programs
Author: Cummins, Dr. Jim
Publisher: Ollscoil Toronto
Language & Literacy Development among EAL Pupils
Author: Cummins, Dr. Jim
Publisher: Ollscoil Toronto
Liosta tagairtí de thaighde Dr. Jim Cummins
Author: Cummins, Dr. Jim
Publisher: Ollscoil Toronto
When can you ask why? Exploring language policy choices in Ireland, past, present and future
Author: Cummins, Dr. Jim
Publisher: Ollscoil Toronto
Workshop On Preschool Education
Author: Cummins, Dr. Jim
Publisher: Ollscoil Toronto
Measúnú agus Tacaíocht Foghlama sa nGaelscolaíocht
Author: de Búrca, Colm
Na Gaelscoileanna: An Chuach sa Nead
Author: de Búrca, Colm
Two or More Languages in Early Childhood: Some General Points and Practical Recommendations
Author: De Houwer, Annick
Publisher: University of Antwerp & Science Foundation of Flanders, Belgium
The Bilingual Advantage: Interview with Ellen Bialystok
Author: Dreifus, Claudia
Publisher: New York Times
Life as a Bilingual
Author: Grosjean, Dr. François
Publisher: Psychology Today
Irish in Primary Schools: Long-Term National Trends in Achievement
Author: Harris, Dr. John; Forde, Patrick; Archer, Peter; Nic Fhearaile, Siobhán; O’Gorman, Mary
Publisher: Roinn Oideachais & Scileanna
Effective Language Teaching: A Synthesis of Research
Author: Harris, John & Ó Duibhir, Pádraig
Publisher: An Chomhairle Náisiúnta Curaclaim & Measúnachta
From core to content: bridging the L2 proficiency gap in late immersion
Author: Johnson, RK; Swain, M
Publisher: The University of Hong Kong
A Mixed Methods Investigation of Parental Involvement in Irish Immersion Primary Education: Integrating Multiple Perspectives
Author: Kavanagh, Lauren
Publisher: Coláiste Ollscoile Bhaile Átha Cliath
How bilingual learning contributes to educational achievement
Teacher partnerships for bilingual learning. Download two documents
Author: Kenner, Charmian
Publisher: Goldsmiths, University of London
Bilingualism good for the brain
Author: Khan, Amina
Publisher: Los Angeles Times
Research study on immigrant participation in art and community activity through the medium of Irish
Author: Killick, Ariel
Raising Bilingual Children: Common Parental Concerns and Current Research
Author: King, Kendall and Fogle, Lyn
Publisher: Georgetown University
Parents’ attitudes to the gaelscoil as a school for the elite
Seminar presented by the Irish medium Research January 2011 (two papers)
Author: Mas-Moury, Vanessa
Publisher: Coláiste Ollscoile Bhaile Átha Cliath
Learning in Focus The Primary Classroom: Insights from the Growing Up in Ireland Study
Author: McCoy, Selina, Smyth, Emer & Banks, Joanne
Publisher: ESRI
Learning a Second Language boosts brain-power, scientists believe
Article from BBC News
Author: Mechelli, Andrea et al.
Publisher: University College London
An Traein: Ag Aistriú ón Naíonra go dtí an Bhunscoil
Author: Mhic Mhathúna, Máire
Publisher: Forbairt Naíonraí Teo. & GAELSCOILEANNA TEO.
Gaelscoileanna: Stair na heagraíochta 1973-1998
Author: Ní Fhearghusa, Jacqueline
Publisher: Coláiste Ollscoile Bhaile Átha Cliath
Pleanáil Teanga ag Leibhéal an Phobail & Ról na Gaelscolaíochta
Author: ní Ghréacháin, Bláthnaid
Publisher: University of Enterprise | DCU
Mathematics & Gaeilge: A Report on the Influence of Bilingualism
Author: Ní Ríordáin, Dr Máire
Publisher: National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning
An Leanúnachas ón mbunscoil go dtí an iar-bhunscoil lán-Ghaeilge i bPoblacht na hÉireann
Author: Ní Thuairisg, L & Ó Duibhir, P
Publisher: Gaeloideachas
Special Education Needs in Irish-medium Schools
Author: Nolan, Caroline / COGG
Publisher: Education Council Gaeltacht & medium / Community
An Tumoideachas: Bua nó Dua? An Chéad Chomhdháil Taighde Uile-oileánda ar an Tumoideachas: Imeachtaí Comhdhála
Author: Ó Ceallaigh, T.J. & Ó Laoire, M. (eag.)
Publisher: An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta & Gaelscolaíochta
An Analysis of Models of Provision For Irish-medium Education
Author: Ó Duibhir, P, NigUidhir, G, Ó Cathalláin, S, Ní Thuairisg, L, Cosgrove, J
Linguistic Study of the Use of Irish in the Gaeltacht: Final Report
Author: Ó Giollagáin, Conchúr; Mac Donnacha, Seosamh; Ní Chualáin, Fiona; Ní Shéaghdha, Aoife & O’Brien, Mary
Publisher: NUI Galway
Immersion in Ireland / Immersion Education in Ireland
Author: Ó hAiniféin, Dónal
Publisher: Conradh na Gaeilge
Audit of the existing models of immersion medium schools in the Republic of Ireland and the standards of achievement in English reading them
Author: Ó hAiniféin, Dónal
Publisher: NUI Galway
Academic Achievement, Anxiety and Attitudes in Early and Late Immersion in Ireland
Author: Ó Muircheartaigh, J; Hickey, T.M
Publisher: University College Dublin
Young People and Minority Languages: Language use outside the classroom
The state of education in Canada 2012 Executive Summary.
Author: Ó Riagáin, Pádraig; Williams, Glynn; Villa i Moreno, F. Xavier Perkins, Lisa Marie
Publisher: Trinity College CPH
New Possibilities in the Teaching and Learning of the Copula in Irish
Author: O’Connor, Steven
Publisher: Trinity College
The challenges of teaching and preserving Irish dialects in a standardised Irish Curriculum
Author: Owens, Lorcán
Publisher: Marino Institute of Education
Multilingualism for children’s everyday life: A guide for practitioners working with very young children
Author: Sallinen, Johanna & Hertzberg, Veronica
Publisher: Multilingual Early Language Transmission Project
The 2010 National Assessments of English Reading & Mathematics in Irish-Medium Schools
Author: Shiel, Gerry; Gilleece, Lorraine; Clerkin, Aidan; agus Millar, David
Publisher: Educational Research Foundation
Immersion Teacher Education: The State of the States.
Author: Tedick, Diane J.
Publisher: DCU
Second Language Processing Shows Increased Native-Like Neural Responses after Months of No Exposure
Language immersion is more effective than classroom language learning
Author: Ullman, Michael T.; Morgan-Short, Kara; Finger, Ingrid & Grey, Sarah
Publisher: Georgetown University Medical Center
Squaring the Circle: Supporting Bilingual Children with Special Educational Needs
Author: Ware, Dr. Jean
Publisher: Bangor University
Myths of Multilingual Families
Author: Wilhelm, Holly
Publisher: In Culture Parent
Struggling Learners and Language Immersion Education: Research-Based, Practitioner-Informed Responses to Educators’ Top Questions
Author: Williams Fortune, T & Menke, Mandy R.
Publisher: CARLA