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AN LEANBH ÓG An Leanbh Óg - The OMEP Ireland Journal of Early Childhood Studies Vol. 12. (Issue 1.) 2019 Edited by Judith Butler, Frances Clerkin, & Vanessa Murphy Published by OMEP Ireland 2019 OMEP Ireland is the National Committee for Ireland of OMEP OMEP: L’Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Préscolaire World Organisation for Early Childhood Education and Care Organización Mundial para la Educación Preescolar An t-Eagraíocht Dhomhanda um Oideachas agus Chúram Luath-Óige OMEP Ireland/ OMEP Éireann: An Eagraíocht um Oideachas agus Chúram Luath-Óige Copyright © 2019 OMEP Ireland 2019 The Authors Copyright resides with the authors OMEP Ireland has asserted their moral rights to be identified as the authors All rights reserved; no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without the written permission of the publisher. Editors 2019 Dr Judith Butler, Cork Institute of Technology (President, OMEP Ireland) Dr Frances Clerkin, Cork Institute of Technology Dr Vanessa Murphy, Cork Institute of Technology Patrons Prof. Emeritus Francis Douglas, Prof. Noirin Hayes Dr. Mary Horgan Published by OMEP Ireland, c/o Dr Judith Butler, Department of Sport, Leisure and Childhood Studies, Cork Institute of Technology, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland Website: www.omepireland.ie Email: [email protected] ISSN 2009-5910 (Online) ISBN 2009-5902 (Print) Printed by Lettertec Ireland Limited Springhill House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork www.lettertec.com 2019 All papers included in this volume have been subjected to a double-blind peer review process where both the reviewer & the author remain anonymous to each other. The 2 editors of An Leanbh Óg would like to express thanks to all the reviewers for lending their expertise, time, & effort. Editorial Associates 1. Dr Carmel Brennan, Early Childhood Ireland 2. Dr Judith Butler, Cork Institute of Technology/ OMEP Ireland 3. Dr Fiona Chambers, Director of Sports Studies & Physical Education, (UCC) 4. Prof. Alastair Christie, Dept of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork (UCC) 5. Dr Frances Clerkin, Cork Institute of Technology 6. Dr Susan, Crawford, Sports Studies & PE, University College Cork (UCC) 7. Dr Mary Daly, National Council for Curriculum & Assessment (NCCA) 8. Dr Josephine Deguara, Early Childhood and Primary Education, University of Malta 9. Prof Emeritus Aline-Wendy Dunlop, University of Strathclyde, Scotland 10. Dr Elizabeth Dunphy, Early Childhood, St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin 11. Dr Jacqueline Fallon, Church of Ireland College of Education 12. Arlene Forster, Deputy CEO National Council for Curriculum & Assessment (NCCA) 13. Dr Sheila Garrity, National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway 14. Prof. Kathy Hall, Kathy, School of Education, University College Cork (UCC) 15. Dr Deirdre Horgan, Dept of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork (UCC) 16. Prof Mary Kellet, Acting Vice Chancellor, Education and Childhood, Open University 17. Dr Margaret Kernan, International Child Development Initiatives (ICDI). Netherlands 18. Dr Jonna Larsson, Early Childhood Education, University of Gothenburg, Sweden 19. Prof. Margaret Linehan, School of Humanities, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) 20. Dr Shirley Martin, School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork (UCC) 21. D r Kate McCarthy, Pedagogic Theory, Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) 3 An Leanbh Óg • Volume 12 • 2019 22. D r Marlene McCormack, Early Childhood Education Dublin City University (DCU) 23. A sst. Prof. Sinéad McNally, Early Child Development, Dublin City University (DCU) 24. D r Máire Mhic Mhathúna, Technological University Dublin 25. D r Mary Moloney, Early Childhood, Mary Immaculate College, University Limerick 26. Dr Brian Murphy, School of Education, University College Cork (UCC) 27. Dr Maura O Connor, Education, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra 28. D r Mary O Kane, Psychology and Early Childhood Education, Open University (OU) 29. Oke, Wendy, Cork Institute of Technology, Teachkloud 30. D r Jacqui O Riordan, Dept of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork (UCC) 31. Dr Jools Page, University of Brighton 32. D r Jennifer Pope, Early Childhood, Mary Immaculate College, University Limerick 33. D r Vanessa Rutherford, School of Education, University College Cork (UCC) 34. Prof. Valerie Sollars, Faculty of Education, University of Malta 35. Stafford, Patsy, School of Education, Froebel & ECEC Maynooth University 36. Towler, Marcella, School of Education, University College Cork (UCC) 37. Dr Thomas Walsh, Education, Maynooth University OMEP Ireland National Committee 2019 Dr Judith Butler: President Evelyn Egan: Vice President Jane O’Sullivan: Secretary Denise Baker: Treasurer Patricia O’ Donovan: Membership Secretary Wendy Oke: PRO/ Social Media Dr Frances Clerkin: ALO Editor Representative John Joyce: Committee Member Acknowledgements OMEP Ireland would like to thank its patrons, Professor Francis Douglas, Professor Nóirin Hayes and Dr Mary Horgan for their support and encouragement over many years. OMEP Ireland gratefully acknowledges the generous help, encouragement and support received from Professor Margaret Linehan Head of School of Humanities in publishing this journal. OMEP Ireland would like to sincerely thank the Editorial Committee and the Editorial Associates, without whom this publication would not be possible. We would particularly like to thank our reviewers, and all those who made volume 12 possible. 4 Finally, An Leanbh Óg extends warm gratitude to Dr Rosaleen Murphy; the original and sole editor from 2007 to 2012 (Vols 1 to 6), and co-editor from 2013-2017 (Vols 7-11). Rosaleen’s dedication to quality ECEC provision and research greatly benefits the sector both nationally and internationally. Rosaleen has worked tirelessly, and always with perfection to make An Leanbh Óg the success it is. In recognition of her service and committment to OMEP Ireland and especially to An Leanbh Óg, OMEP Ireland is delighted to announce that Rosaleen was made an Honorary Life Member of the World Organisation in 2018. 5 An Leanbh Óg • Volume 12 • 2019 Dedication For Dr Rosaleen Murphy, a brilliant editor, scholar and friend 6 7 An Leanbh Óg • Volume 12 • 2019 Contents Editorial Dr. Judith Butler, President OMEP Ireland & Co-Editor of AN LEANBH ÓG ......................................................................................................... 1 Is Ireland Ready for Social Enterprise? Keynote, OMEP Ireland Conference, UCC, 2016 June O’Sullivan, MBE .......................................................................................... 14 An Exploration of the Professional Practice Placement Component of Early Childhood Education and Care Degree Programmes in Ireland Mary Moloney PLÉ Ireland; Mary Immaculate College ..................................................................................................... 29 A critical evaluation of Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and its implementation across early years settings Lydia Mannion Scoil Bhríde Primary School, Offaly .............................................................................................................. 47 Land Art as a Creative Practice that Celebrates Nature & the Outdoors Dr Annie Cummins and Belinda Walsh The School of Sociology, Philosophy and Criminology, UCC .............................................................................................................................. 58 Shared Book Reading in Early Childhood: A Review of Influential Factors and Developmental Benefits Clara Hoyne & Suzanne Egan Dept. of Psychology, Mary Immaculate College, UL .................................................................................................... 68 Mo Scéal: preschool to primary school transition Dr Mary Daly, Dr Derek Grant NCCA & Dr Máire Mhic Mhathúna Technological University Dublin ......................... 83 Our Rigorous Work: Reflections & Actions from an Educator Inquiry Group Dr Margaret Clark, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood, University of Hartford 97 ‘It can be daunting guiding through play’, Engaging with Aistear within the Montessori setting Bridie Thornton, Prof Noirín Hayes, Dr Shelia Garrity UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre and the Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development, NUI Galway ....................................................................................................................... 108 Nurturing resilience in young children can be fairly ordinary magic Orla Walsh & Dr John Kane Department of Social Sciences, IT Sligo ................................................... 127 Student Early Years Practitioners’ perspectives on Developmental Language Disorders (DLDs) in young children: An exploratory case study Dr Niamh Gallagher Sligo IT.. 138 From Research Evidence to Evidence Based Practice in Early Childhood Settings Suzanne M. Egan & Jennifer Pope Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick ..................................................................................................................... 155 SUBMITTING A PAPER ...................................................................................... 169 8 Editorial Editorial Dr. Judith Butler, President OMEP Ireland & Co-Editor of An Leanbh Óg On behalf of OMEP Ireland, we are delighted to introduce Volume 12, Issue 1, An Leanbh Óg, the OMEP Ireland Journal of Early Childhood Studies. In April 2018, OMEP’s annual conference was held for the first time