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An Inclusive Approach In The Teaching Of Irish Reading In Senior Primary Classes In An Immersion School

de Brún, Jacqueline orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-7505-0748 (2025) An Inclusive Approach In The Teaching Of Irish Reading In Senior Primary Classes In An Immersion School. Reach: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 38 (1). pp. 44-50. ISSN 0790-8695

Abstract
In immersion settings in Ireland, most pupils are immersed in a language that is generally not their home language. In the senior classes, Irish and English reading is practised. But we have very little information on how children in immersion education read in Irish, in both languages, or on the skills and strategies they use when reading. There is a lack of guidance and research on the most effective way to promote dual literacy, or to meet the different needs of children across two languages. In order to promote inclusive practice, this knowledge is urgently needed. This study uses formative assessments, research articles and new reading material to encourage teachers to reflect on current practice. Focused reading groups are explored as a possibility to meet diverse needs and support teachers to build on their inclusive strategies with 9–11-year-olds.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Immersion, literacy, reading, inclusivity, assessment
Subjects:Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education > School of Language, Literacy, & Early Childhood Education
Research Institutes and Centres > Sealbhu
Publisher:Reach Journal
Official URL:https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/vi...
Copyright Information:Author
ID Code:32949
Deposited On:08 Jul 2026 11:19 by Aaron Barry . Last Modified 08 Jul 2026 11:19
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