The first part of this paper will give a short overview on the historical development of education, in general, in Northern Ireland. Furthermore, the structure and the current situation of the Northern Ireland school system are shortly summed up.
In the second part, I will provide information about NICIE. This includes their history, work, organization, as well as their aims as a group, that wants to offer support and to encourage the peace process in Northern Ireland. Furthermore, NICIE’s own definition of integrated education, as well as responses and recommendations to official bodies.
Three studies will be presented in the third part of this paper. Two studies, which were set up and published by Claire McGlynn and a opinion poll, which was employed by NICIE.
Northern Ireland, since its partition from Southern Ireland, had always been confronted with religious tension. The result has been conflict and for many years one was faced with the challenges of solving the problem of secular segregation. Children, who grow up in a society or community, where prejudice and intolerance are part of every day life, can never develop into mature and liberal human beings. By bringing Protestant and Catholic children together in one school, in order to learn with each other and from each other, will eventually lead Northern Ireland to peace and reconciliation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 0. Introduction
- I. Northern Ireland
- I.1. History of Education
- I.2. Education System
- II. Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education
- II.1. History
- II.2. Transformation
- II.3. Aims and Principles
- II.4. Integrated Education explained by NICIE
- II.5. NICIE's response to A Shared Future
- III. Studies on Integrated Education
- IV. Summary and conclusion
- V. Bibliography
- VI. Appendix
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to illustrate the development of the integrated education movement in Northern Ireland, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2006. It particularly focuses on the role of the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) in promoting and supporting integrated education. The paper explores the history, principles, and practices of integrated education in Northern Ireland.
- The history of education in Northern Ireland, including its division and the subsequent development of the education system.
- The origins, goals, and work of the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE).
- The definition and explanation of integrated education in Northern Ireland, emphasizing its potential to foster peace and reconciliation.
- The challenges and opportunities of integrated education in a society with a history of religious tension.
- The potential of integrated education to contribute to the peace process in Northern Ireland.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of integrated education in Northern Ireland and outlines the paper's structure and focus. It highlights the importance of the 25th anniversary of the movement and the reliance on the website of NICIE as the primary source of information.
- I. Northern Ireland: This chapter provides a brief overview of the historical development of education in Northern Ireland, highlighting key events and figures. It also summarizes the current structure and challenges of the Northern Ireland school system.
- II. Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education: This chapter focuses on the NICIE, its history, organization, and its role in promoting integrated education. It outlines the council's aims, principles, and definitions of integrated education, as well as its response to official bodies like A Shared Future.
- III. Studies on Integrated Education: This chapter presents three studies related to integrated education, including research by Claire McGlynn and an opinion poll conducted by NICIE. These studies provide insights into the effectiveness and impact of integrated education.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores the integrated education movement in Northern Ireland, focusing on the historical development of education, the role of the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE), and the potential of integrated schools to contribute to peace and reconciliation. It analyzes the challenges and opportunities of integrated education in a divided society and examines relevant studies and research findings.
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- Janine Rothe (Author), 2006, Integrated Education in Northern Ireland: A chance for peace?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/52890
