Dr Lelia Murtagh B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD.
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Biography:
BSc, MSc, PhD (Groningen).
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Research Interests
| Applied Linguistics; Bilingualism and Bilingual Education; Second Language Learning and Teaching; English as an Additional Language; Migrant language learning; Language Loss and Retention, Language Development in Exceptional Circumstances, Language Assessment: Reading & Literacy in first and second langauges; Research Methods in Language, Psychology and Education; Special Educational Needs: Teaching & Assessment. |
Books
| Harris, J. and Murtagh, L.; (1999) Teaching and learning Irish in primary school. : Institiuid Teangeolaiochta Eireann. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| Murtagh, L. ; (2011) 'Second language attrition: Theory, research and challenges' In: monika schmid, wander lowie (eds). Modelling bilingualism - From structure to chaos. Amsterdam: John Benjamins. [Details] |
| Murtagh, L.; (2009) 'The role of motivation in learning and using Irish among primary and second level students: A review of the evidence' In: Sheelagh Drudy (eds). Education in Ireland: Challenge & Change. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan. [Details] |
| Murtagh, L.; (2006) 'Attitude/motivation, extra-school use of Irish, and achievement in Irish among final-year secondary school (Leaving Certificate students)' In: Language Education in Ireland: Current practice and future needs. Maynooth: IRAAL. [Details] |
| Harris, J. and Murtagh, L.; (1997) 'Speech and silence in the Irish language class' In: A. Ahlqvist and V. Capkova (eds.) Dublin: Institiúid Teangeolaíochta Éireann (eds). Dán do oide. [Details] |
| Harris, J. and Murtagh, L.; (1996) 'Topic and language activity in teaching Irish at sixth grade in primary school: A classroom observation study' In: T. Hickey and J. Williams (eds.)Dublin: IRAAL (Clevedon: Multilingual Matters) (eds). Language, education and society in a changing world. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Murtagh, Lelia and Francis, Tracy (2012) 'Supporting pupils with EAL and their teachers in Ireland: the need for a coordinated strategy'. Language and Education, 26 (3):201-212. [Details] |
| Murtagh, L. ; (2007) 'Out-of-school use of Irish, motivation to learn the language and proficiency in immersion and subject-only post-primary programmes'. International Journal of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, 10 (4):428-453. [Details] |
| Murtagh, L. and F. van der Slik.; (2004) 'Retention of Irish skills. A longitudinal study of a school-acquired second language'. International Journal of Bilingualism, 8 (3):277-300. [Details] |
| Murtagh, L.; (1994) 'An Léitheoireacht sa mháthair agus sa sprioctheanga: Teoiric, taighde agus treoir'. Teangeolas, 33 :14-22. [Details] |
| Murtagh, L.; (1992) 'Specific reading difficulty'. Teangeolas, 29 :24-30. [Details] |
| Murtagh, L.; (1989) 'Reading in a second or foreign language: Models, processes, and pedagogy'. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 2 (No. 2):91-105. [Details] | |||||||||
| Murtagh, L.; (1988) 'National assessment of Irish-language speaking and listening skills in primary-school children: Research issues in the evaluation of school-based heritage-language programmes'. Language, Culture and Curriculum, 1 (No. 2):85-130. [Details] | |||||||||
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Conference Publications
| Lelia Murtagh; (2006) Attitude/motivation, extra-school use of Irish, and achievement in Irish among final-year secondary school (Leaving Certificate) students . In: Gallagher, Anne, O'Laoire, Muiris eds. Language Education in Ireland: Current Practice and Future Needs [Details] |
Dissertations/Theses
| Murtagh, L.; (2003) Retention and Attrition of Irish as a Second Language. A longitudinal study of general and communicative proficiency in Irish among second level school leavers and the influence of instructional background, language use and attitude/motivation variables. Dissertations/Theses [Details] |
Reports
| Harris, J. and Murtagh, L.; (1991) Scéim Phíolótach i dteagasc na Gaeilge sa Bhunscoil. Report: Part 1. The contribution of pupils and parents to achievement in spoken Irish. Reports [Details] |
Technical Publication
| Harris, J., Murtagh, L., Hickey, M., De Nais, D. and Ó Domhnalláin, T.; (1985) (1978/1985) Béaltriail Ghaeilge Institiúid Teangeolaíochta Éireann. VI. Technical Publication [Details] |
| Harris, J., Hickey, M., Ní Chonaill, M. and Murtagh, L.; (1982) Béaltriail Ghaeilge Institiúid Teangeolaíochta Éireann. II. Technical Publication [Details] |
Articles
| Harris, J. and Murtagh, L.; (1992) Scéim Phíolótach i dteagasc na Gaeilge sa Bhunscoil. Report: Part II. A direct observation study of 40 Irish lessons. Articles [Details] |
| Harris, J. and Murtagh, L.; (1988) Ability and communication in learning Irish. Articles [Details] |
Conference Contributions
| Murtagh, L. ; (2007) Dátheangachas agus Tumoideachas: Ceisteanna an lae inniu. [Invited Lecture], *, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick , 01-MAY-07. |
| Murtagh, L.; (2005) Progression and regression in school-acquired second language proficiency. [National Refereed Conference Paper], European Conference on Educational Research, UCD , 07-SEP-05 - 10-SEP-05. |
| Murtagh, L.; (2004) Theory and Research on Second Language Acquisition with particular reference to the Cummins Model. [Other], Seminar given at NEPS Summer School, * , 01-JUL-04. |
| Murtagh, L.; (2005) Conference of European Educational Research Association EERA. [International Refereed Conference], European Conference on Educational Research ECER. Theme: Education and Knowledge Economies, UCD , 07-SEP-05 - 10-SEP-05. |
| L. Murtagh; (2004) Theory and Research on Second Language Learning and Bilingualism. Implications for Working with Children of Foreign Nationality. [Invited Lecture], NEPS Summer School, Marino Institute of Education, * , 01-JUL-04. |
| L. Murtagh; (2003) Retention of school-acquired Irish language (L2) skills. [Invited Lecture], EUROSLA 2003 Conference on Formal and Functional Approaches to Second Language Acquisition, Edinburgh , 20-SEP-03. | |||||||||
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Associations
| Association: Irish Association of Applied Linguistics (IRAAL), Function/Role: Executive member |
| Association: Psychological Soceity of Ireland (PSI), Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI), Function/Role: Member |
| Association: European Educational Research Association (EERA), Function/Role: Member |
Other Activities
| HETAC External Examiner for PhD 01/01/2006 - |
| HETAC External Examiner for PhD 01/01/2006 - |
| Funded Research (unsuccessful) Applications: NCTE Literacy and ICT in Primary School: Project Evaluation. Submitted July 2006 with Nigel Quirke, NUI Maynooth. 01/07/2006 - |
| Funded Research (unsuccessful) Applications: NCTE Literacy and ICT in Primary School: Project Evaluation. Submitted July 2006 with Nigel Quirke, NUI Maynooth. 01/07/2006 - |
| Peer Reviewer - Journal of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, Irish Educational Studies, Dutch Journal of Applied Linguistics |
| Peer Reviewer - Journal of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, Irish Educational Studies, Dutch Journal of Applied Linguistics | |||||||||
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