A Donegal teacher has received funding support for important studies into additional educational needs in Gaeltacht schools.
Teresa Gallagher was awarded a bursary from the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland at a reception in Dublin on Friday the 26th of May.
Teresa, a teacher at Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, is undertaking a PhD in Education at Dublin City University.
Her research aims to explore inclusivity challenges relating to students with additional educational needs in second-level schools in Gaeltacht DEIS regions.
She aims to provide an evidence-base that will inform policy-making pertaining to minority languages.
The ASTI Bursary Award scheme assists ASTI members in undertaking further studies relating to teaching, education or trade unionism.
