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LEVEL 9 RESEARCH MASTERS AND LEVEL 10 RESEARCH

Applicant Details

A.1 Researcher Details:

Name: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________ Telephone: ___________________________

A.2 Principal Investigator / Research Supervisor(s):

Name: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________

Telephone: ___________________________

A.3 Additional Expertise (if applicable)

Name: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________ Telephone: ___________________________

A.4 Does this research form part of a programme of study? Yes No

If yes – please give details

The research is a requirement for the fulfilment of the course

A.5 I confirm that I have read and understood the following IT Carlow Policies:

Ethics Policy Yes No

Ethics Procedures and Guidance notes

On completing this form Yes No

Data Protection Policy Yes No

Anti-Plagiarism Policy Yes No

A. Research Proposal

B.1 Title of the proposed research project

‘Early Intervention for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland Compared To UK’

B.2 To what extent has this topic already been researched and written about (e.g.

is there a significant body of existing published work)?

There is limited research on the aspect of early intervention for the children with intellectual disabilities in Ireland. However, UK has vast knowledge on this topic and there has been major research on this topic.

B.3 From that, describe how this proposed research is contributing to what is known about the topic

The research will contribute to the understanding about the nature of regulations and measures used to enhance the early interventions in children with intellectual disabilities in Ireland.

B.4 Provide a brief description of research (not more than 200 words in any section)

a. The aims and objectives

The aim of this research is to determine how Ireland has responded to the issues facing children with intellectual disabilities. The research also aims to establish the differences in early interventions in children with intellectual disabilities in Ireland and UK.

b. The research design

(Note: This section can include an overview of methodology research design proposals regarding for example, evaluation and data gathering. In describing the research design, applicants are required to explain the reasoning behind their choice of method)

The research will use qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative approaches are meant to ensure that the researcher gets more information about the research topic both in Ireland and UK. The use of quantitative research approach will be to ensure first-hand information is obtained from the teachers in order to establish the gaps and the strengths that are there in this area.

c. The size and composition of sample

The sample of the participants will consist of both male and female teachers teaching in special education schools. The total number of the participants will be 50 teachers.

d. Describe how the information is gathered and stored

The information will be gathered using questionnaires which will be sent to the participants using their emails. After receiving the filled questionnaires, the researcher will store them using password to ensure no other person has access to the data.

e. Please state the location(s) the proposed research is to be conducted

The research will take place in Ireland and especially in the schools dealing with the early childhood education in children with intellectual disabilities.

f. The proposed starting date of research/study

The research study will start in June 2022

B.5 Please list the investigators (including assistants) who will conduct the research. Please provide details of their qualifications and experience

B.6 Does this research proposal require any other form of Third Party Authority approval (e.g. licensing approval or access permission)? – If so please provide details of these and append copies where available

No

B.7 Outline the reasons that have led you to identify the proposal as qualifying for exemption from Ethical Approval.

The Institute of Technology Carlow is committed to protecting the rights and privacy of individuals with respect to the processing of their personal data. A copy of the Institute’s Privacy notice is available on the Institute’s website

( https://www.itcarlow.ie/resources/data-protection.htm ). This website also contains further information relating to your rights regarding subject access requests, records retention and data protection in general. Any further queries in relation to the GDPR can be addressed to the Institute’s Data Protection Oversight Group (e-mail: [email protected])

Signed: ____________________________ Date: ________________ Researcher

Signed: ______________________ Date _________________

Principal Investigator Supervisor)