External Research: Leading Autism Special Classes in Mainstream Schools
- Published: 07 October 2021
Linda Dennehy, Principal of Scoil Íosagáin Infant NS, Mallow. Co. Cork is a PhD student in University College Cork, undertaking a research study of primary school principals’ experiences of leading autism special classes in their schools. The purpose of the study is to create greater awareness and understanding of the principal’s perspectives to enhance leadership skills and student learning experience.
The study will involve speaking with primary Principals who lead mainstream schools with special classes for autism which is attached. This will involve one interview (c. 1 hour) during autumn 2021 with a follow-up interview to be held in spring 2022. Given current circumstances, these interviews will likely be held online. The anonymised data will form the basis of the PhD thesis.
If you would like to participate in this study or if you require any further information, please contact Linda by email to 119226432@umail.ucc.ie or by phone to (087) 7940913. She will provide full details of the study.
