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Author: Angeliki LimaSchool of Education, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandDr Angeliki Lima is a Research Fellow in the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin. Her work primarily focuses on Adult Education and Educational and Social Inclusion and she is interested in the use of participatory research methods, which include narrative inquiry, action research, and reflexive research methodologies.

Posted: September 20, 2023, 5:32 am

Author: Ruth BourkeTransforming Education through Dialogue (TED) Project, Curriculum Development Unit, Faculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, IrelandRuth Bourke is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Transforming Education through Dialogue (TED) Project. She has been facilitating networks of schools for nearly twenty years and has led evaluations on initiatives in DEIS schools.

Posted: September 18, 2023, 8:23 am

Author: Brighid GoldenFaculty of Education, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, IrelandBrighid Golden is an Assistant Professor in global citizenship education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, and a member of the national Development and Intercultural Education (DICE) project network. Brighid is a trained primary school teacher with experience working in Ireland, England and India. Brighid has a Master’s in International Approaches to Education with International Development from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD in Education from the University of Glasgow which focused on global education within initial teacher education. She also has experience designing and developing teaching resources for primary and post-primary settings in relation to human rights.

Posted: September 15, 2023, 4:34 am

Author: Le Quan LyMatthew KearneyFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Sydney, AustraliaLe Quan Ly is a researcher in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. Her research focuses on the use of innovative digital learning in university science education.Matthew Kearney is a Professor of Educational Technology in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. His research focuses on how digital technologies can be used in pedagogically transformational ways, particularly in school and teacher education contexts.

Posted: September 14, 2023, 5:46 am

Author: Vafa AsgarovaYue KanStefan ReindlMin Liua College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of Chinab Diversity Research Line, Nodes Research Group, Open University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spainc Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Posted: September 13, 2023, 7:35 am

Author: Niall MulpeterOrla McCormackJoanne O’Flahertya School of Education, University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Irelandb Ubuntu Network, School of Education, University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of IrelandNiall Mulpeter is a PhD scholar in the School of Education, University of Limerick. Niall is currently an Educational and Policy Development Officer with Education and Training Boards Ireland. He has a primary degree in Music and Religious Education and a Masters in Music Education. Niall has worked in a variety of educational settings including formal post-primary education and the teachers support services. His research interests include curriculum development, values education and communities of practice.Dr Orla McCormack is an Associate Professor in the School of Education, University of Limerick. Orla is a qualified science teacher and has worked in higher/teacher education for over a decade. Orla's teaching and research interest focus on curriculum, curriculum change and reflective practice and she has led a number of national and international projects in this area.Dr Joanne O'Flaherty is an Associate Professor in the School of Education, University of Limerick and Research Lead for the Ubuntu Network (www.ubuntu.ie). She has a primary degree in Physical Education and English. Joanne has worked in a variety of educational settings, including the formal post-primary sector and the NGO sector, before joining the University of Limerick faculty. Her research interests include teacher preparation, social justice education and social and emotional learning and she has published in these areas.

Posted: September 13, 2023, 2:34 am

Author: Amalia FenwickSchool of Education, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandAmalia Fenwick is a PhD student at the School of Education, UCD and Co-Ordinator of the Power2Progress Programme. Her research interests are educational disadvantage and building academic resilience. She is co-author on the following two papers and a book chapter: (with Billy Kinsella) of ‘A School Completion Initiative in a Primary School in Ireland’. Education Research and Perspectives, (2020), 47, 25–52. (With Judith Harford & Billy Kinsella) Promoting academic resilience in DEIS schools. Irish Educational Studies, (2022) 41(3), 513–530. (With Billy Kinsella, Paula Prendeville and Michelle Kelly) ‘Migration, Special Education Needs and Inclusive Education’ (2022) In N. Bunar & D. Devine (Eds). Research Handbook on Migration and Education (book chapter).

Posted: September 11, 2023, 2:39 am

Author: Grace CardiffDéirdre Ní ChróinínRichard BowlesTim FletcherStephanie Benia Department of Arts Education and Physical Education, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Irelandb Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, Saint Catharines, ON, Canadac Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies, Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, NorwayGrace Cardiff is a qualified primary school teacher in Ireland. She is undertaking her PhD journey at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, and her work focuses on the use of student voice pedagogies in fostering more meaningful experiences within primary physical education practice.Déirdre Ní Chróinín is the head of department and senior lecturer in Arts Education and Physical Education at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland. Her research interests are in teaching, learning and assessment in primary/elementary physical education; initial teacher education in physical education; meaningful experiences in physical education, physical activity and sport; leadership in school physical education; qualitative research methodologies including visual methods and self-study research methodologies.Richard Bowles is a lecturer in the Department of Arts Education and Physical Education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. He teaches physical education in undergraduate and postgraduate primary/elementary teacher education programs. He also volunteers as a coach with some of the College’s Gaelic Football teams. Richard’s research interests included school and community sport, teacher and coach education, and self-study research methodologies.Tim Fletcher is an associate professor at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. Prior to teaching in universities Tim taught high school health and physical education for five years. His current research focuses on how teachers implement pedagogies that support meaningful experiences for learners in physical education, highlighted in a recent co-edited text Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach to Guide Teaching and Learning (2021, Routledge) with Déirdre Ní Chróinín, Doug Gleddie and Stephanie Beni. He is also interested in various forms of practitioner research, particularly using self-study methodology.Stephanie Beni is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Teacher Education and Outdoor Studies at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, Norway. Her research interests lie primarily in understanding the ways young people experience meaningfulness in physical education and identifying practical tools by which physical education teachers can foster meaningful experiences for students. In addition, she enjoys studying her own practice and the process of supporting teachers in their professional learning.

Posted: September 8, 2023, 3:12 am

Author: Jack WhiteheadMarie HuxtableEducation Department, University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UKJack Whitehead is a Visiting Professor at the University of Cumbria. He is a former President of the British Educational Research Association and Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Westminster College, Utah. He is a Visiting Professor at Ningxia University in China and an Extraordinary Professor of Community Based Educational Research at North-West University, South Africa. He is a member of the editorial board of the Educational Journal of Living Theories (EJOLTS - http://ejolts.net/node/80 ). Since 1973 his research programme has focused on the creation of the living educational theories that individuals use to improve their practice and explain their educational influences in their workplaces. In 2023 he was awarded a D.Litt. degree from the University of Worcester in the UK. You can access many of his writings from 1967-2023 at: https://www.actionresearch.net/writings/writing.shtml.Dr. Marie Huxtable practiced as an Educational Psychologist in English Local Authorities where she developed and implemented policy to improve educational experiences for school children and educators to develop aspirations and the confidence and competences to realise them in their own learning and in other peoples’ learning. Her concerns are that: Practice, theory and research appear to lose connection with the purpose of education; Theory and practice develop independently, and without explanation or evaluation related to values of education; Those involved with education appeared to be vying with each other to exert their hegemony over the totalising development of educational theory, practice and provision. In 2012 she was awarded her Ph.D. for her thesis, ‘How do I Evolve Living-Educational-Theory Praxis in Living-boundaries?’ She is currently a visiting research fellow with the University of Cumbria and continues to support and spread Living Theory research and living-educational-theories in various local and global contexts.

Posted: September 7, 2023, 2:30 am

Author: Michael J. HoganAdam BartonAlison TwinerCynthia JamesFarah AhmedImogen CasebourneIan SteedPamela HamiltonShengpeng ShiYi ZhaoOwen M. HarneyRupert Wegerifa School of Psychology, University of Galway, Irelandb Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UKc Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, UKd Digital Education Futures Initiative, The Bridge, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, UKe The Geneva Learning Foundationf Paraffin Consultancy, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, UKMichael Hogan is Senior Lecturer at The School of Psychology, University of Galway, Ireland. His research focuses on human lifespan development, well-being, and collective intelligence design.Adam Barton is a Cambridge International Scholar at the University of Cambridge, UK, and a researcher at the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. His research focuses on educational change; in particular, he studies the socio-cognitive dimensions of reform implementation, including buy-in, belief, and community co-design.Alison Twiner is Research Associate for Camtree (the Cambridge Teacher Research Exchange) and Research By-Fellow at Hughes Hall. Her research focuses on the educational use of different digital technologies; educational dialogue and meaning making particularly from a multimodal perspective; and supporting teachers’ professional development.Cynthia C. James is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on teacher professional development, online community of practice, and indigenous pedagogy.Farah Ahmed is Leverhulme Early Career Research Fellow at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on Islamic philosophies of education, dialogic and digital pedagogies, teacher professional development and professional learning communities.Imogen Casebourne is Research Lead of the Innovation Lab at DEFI, The Bridge, Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, UK. Her research focuses on design approaches such as futures thinking in the design, development and implementation of educational technology, including mobile technology, AI and immersive experiences. She is interested in the role technology may play in supporting experiences of community and serendipity in learning.Ian Steed, (MSc, Open University) is a Consultant in the humanitarian sector and By-Fellow of Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, UK. He works on digital learning and organisational change in the global humanitarian and health sectors.Pam Hamilton is the author of The Workshop Book and Supercharged Teams, manuals for applying collective intelligence and teamwork methods in a multinational business setting. Paraffin won a Queen's Award and created the public sector collaboration methodology Project Bridge.Shengpeng Shi is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. He is also a research assistant at Cambridge's Innovation Lab in the Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI). His research focuses on dialogic education, educational technology, and educational design-based research.Yi Zhao is a PhD student at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK. Her research focuses on dialogue and digital technology in the classroom.Owen Harney is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of Psychology at the University of Galway. His research interests include collective intelligence, collaborative learning, and, equity and quality in higher education.Rupert Wegerif, (PhD, Open University) is a Professor in the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK. His research focuses on the theory and practice of dialogic education with technology.

Posted: September 6, 2023, 3:36 am

Author: Sarah PorcenalukArt O’NeachtainCornelia Connollya School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, Irelandb Lero, SFI Centre for Software Research, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandSarah Porcenaluk is a full-time PhD research student at the School of Education, University of Galway. Her research focuses on primary mathematics education and working collaboratively with teachers to develop methods to promote the development of critical thinking skills among students. Twitter: @sarahporcenaluk.Art O Neachtain is a qualified primary school teacher and currently a lecturer at the School of Education, University of Galway. His research focuses on literacy education, educational leadership and professional development for teachers. Twitter: @ArtONeachtain.Cornelia Connolly is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, University of Galway. Her research is multi-disciplinary by nature, drawing from related disciplines of education, computing and technology. Twitter: @corneliathinks.

Posted: September 5, 2023, 4:01 am

Author: Ying JiangXiaosong GaiXue HanYing Cuia School of Psychology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, People’s Republic of Chinab Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences of Higher Education in Jilin Province, Center of Mental Health Education and Research, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, People’s Republic of Chinac Preparatory School for Chinese Students to Japan, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, People’s Republic of ChinaYing Jiang is a joint PhD Research Student at the School of Psychology, Northeast Normal University and the Division of Human Communication Sciences, University of Sheffield. She received her postgraduate degree in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from the School of Foreign Language Education at Jilin University in 2013. Following her graduation, she worked as a full-time English teacher at a key senior high school in China from 2013 to 2017. In 2017, she was selected as a visiting scholar at the School of Foreign Languages at Beihang University, a world-renowned institution. Since 2018, she has been devoted to pursuing her PhD degree, and her research interests are centered on foreign language education, psycholinguistics, and phonological awareness training.Xiaosong Gai is an esteemed Professor and the Dean of the School of Psychology at Northeast Normal University. As a PhD supervisor in the field of Developmental and Educational Psychology, he has made significant contributions to his field of study. He received his undergraduate degree in Preschool Education from Northeast Normal University from 1991 to 1995, his Master’s degree in Child Psychology from Northeast Normal University from 1995 to 1998, and his PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology from the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences from 2000 to 2003. Since 1998, he has been a teacher in the Department of Psychology at Northeast Normal University. His research interests span a range of topics, including the development and promotion of children’s brain executive function, social-emotional learning and education for children, second language learning and teaching, the development and cultivation of adolescents’ outlook on life, and supporting students’ autonomous growth. Xiaosong Gai has applied for many significant projects, and published many books and high-level papers both in China and internationally.Xue Han is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology at Northeast Normal University. He earned his PhD in Psychology from McMaster University in Canada from 2007 to 2012 and his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Windsor in Canada from 2004 to 2007. Xue Han has been an Associate Professor at Northeast Normal University since June 2017 and served as a Lecturer at the School of Psychology at Northeast Normal University from April 2013 to May 2017. She is highly regarded for his research in the areas of spatial memory and navigation, depression, and foreign language education. Xue Han has published many high-level papers internationally.Ying Cui is a respected Lecturer at Northeast Normal University. She holds a PhD from the School of Psychology at Northeast Normal University and has worked as a foreign language teacher at a university for many years. Ying Cui’s research interests focused on peer review mechanisms in writing, second language phonetics teaching, and second language writing teaching. She has undertaken numerous research tasks for the Department of Education in Jilin Province and has published many high-level academic papers both in China and internationally. Currently, Ying Cui is a teacher at the Preparatory School for Chinese Students to Japan, the Training Center of Ministry of Education for Studying Overseas.

Posted: September 4, 2023, 3:43 am

Author: Audrey DoyleSchool of Policy and Practice, Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandAudrey Doyle is an assistant professor in the School of Policy and Practice in DCU. A former second-level principal of a large all-girls post-primary school in Dublin, she achieved her Ph.D. in Maynooth University in 2019. She now lectures on curriculum and assessment across a diversity of modules in DCU, contributing to the Masters in Leadership and the Doctorate in Education.

Posted: July 21, 2023, 5:59 am

Author: Nicola BroderickInstitute of Education, Dublin City University Institute of Education, Dublin, IrelandDr Nicola Broderick is an Assistant Professor in Science Education in the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies, Institute of Education, Dublin City University. Nicola works in the area of Initial Teacher Education and Professional Learning for teachers. She is a member of the Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning (CASTeL), Irish Professional Development Association (IPDA) Ireland and Irish Association for Primary Science Education (IAPSE). Nicola has developed educational resources in science and published in the areas of teaching and learning in primary science, Nature of Science, Socioscientific Issues, Education for Sustainable Development and teacher professional learning.

Posted: July 21, 2023, 5:40 am

Author: John MeeganSchool of Education, Hibernia College, Dublin, IrelandJohn Meegan is a lecturer in Primary Education in the School of Education, Hibernia College. John’s research interests include narrative inquiry research, design-based research, social-emotional learning, twenty-first-century skills, virtual scenario-based learning, and digital technologies for teaching, learning and assessment.

Posted: July 20, 2023, 4:39 am

Author: Niamh FlynnE. O’BrienY. KennedyG. Greenea School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, Irelandb National Educational Psychological Service, Dublin, IrelandDr. Niamh Flynn is an Educational Psychologist, and lecturer in Educational Psychology, inclusive education, and research methods in the School of Education at University of Galway. Her research interests are focused on inclusive teaching, social-emotional learning, empathy, and student and teacher wellbeing.Eadaoin O’Brien is a Senior Educational Psychologist working in the National Educational Psychological Service in Ireland.Yvonne Kennedy is a Senior Educational Psychologist and Regional Director in the National Educational Psychological Service in Ireland.Gabrielle Greene is a Senior Educational Psychologist and former Regional Director in the National Educational Psychological Service in Ireland.

Posted: July 17, 2023, 6:00 am

Author: Judith HarfordBrian FlemingSchool of Education, UCD, Dublin, IrelandJudith Harford is Professor of Education at the School of Education, University College Dublin. Her research area is history of education with a particular focus on gender and social class. Her books include The Opening of University Education to Women in Ireland (Irish Academic Press, 2008); Secondary School Education in Ireland: History, Memories and Life Stories, 1922-67 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015); A Cultural History of Education in the Modern Age (Bloomsbury, 2020) and Piety and Privilege: Catholic Secondary Schooling in Ireland and the Theocratic State, 1922-67 (Oxford University Press, 2021). A Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge and a Life Member, Clare Hall, Cambridge, she has also held visiting fellow appointments at Harvard University, Boston College and the University of Toronto. She was awarded the Irish Research Council Impact Researcher of the Year Award for 2022 in recognition of her work in the area of gender and social class inequalities in education.Brian Fleming is a retired post-primary school principal. He served for twenty-five years as Principal of Collinstown Park Community College, a large school located in a suburb of Clondalkin, County Dublin. Currently, he works as an educational researcher and writer. Brian’s main areas of interest are educational policymaking and enactment, disadvantage, the history of education, school leadership, and accountability. His books include:The Vatican Pimpernel: the wartime exploits of Msgr. Hugh O’ Flaherty, (Collins Press, 2008 & 2012),County Dublin VEC, 1930-2013: Responding to need, (DDLETB, 2014),Irish Education 1922-2007: Cherishing All the Children? (Mynchen’s Field Press, 2016),Irish Education and Catholic Emancipation, 1791-1831: The Campaigns of Bishop Doyle and Daniel O’ Connell, (Peter Lang, 2017),Heroes in the Shadows: Humanitarian Action and Courage in the Second World War (Amberley Publishing, 2019) andThe Lived Reality of Educational Disadvantage (2020).

Posted: June 21, 2023, 3:23 am

Author: Geraldine O’NeillAngela Shorta UCD Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin, Dublin, Irelandb Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, IrelandGeraldine O'Neill is an Associate Professor and educational developer in UCD Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin, Ireland. In 2020, she received one of Ireland’s inaugural National Forum Teaching and Learning Research Fellowships, to research into the assessment of work-integrated learning. She also obtained a UK HEA Principal Fellowship in 2018. In her time in UCD, she has supported and evaluated many institutional teaching, learning and assessment projects. In a two-year secondment to Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, she coordinated a national assessment of, for and as learning enhancement theme.Dr. Angela Short is a Lecturer in Dundalk Institute of Technology where she teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. She completed her doctoral studies at the University of Exeter, Graduate School of Education producing a thesis entitled ‘Why didn’t they ask the students? Understanding more fully what engages students in higher education’. In 2015, Angela was the recipient of the inaugural National Teaching Expert award for her contribution to Effecting systemic cultural change in teaching and learning as part of the Masters in Learning and Teaching team. Her research interests are in student engagement, assessment and graduate employability.

Posted: June 20, 2023, 3:57 am

Author: Elizabeth TobinJennifer E. SymondsSeaneen SloanDympna DevineBenjamin M. TorsneyGiulio D’Ursoa School of Education, University College Dublin, Dublin, Irelandb School of Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USAElizabeth Tobin is an assistant professor at National College of Ireland. This research was undertaken as part of her PhD in the School of Education at UCD. Her research interests include educational transitions, early childhood education and care, and developing family -school partnerships and connections.Jennifer Symonds is an Associate Professor of Education at the School of Education, UCD, and co-principal investigator of CSL. Her research interests include child, adolescent, and young adult well-being, engagement, and educational transitions.Seaneen Sloan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education, UCD, and co-investigator of CSL. Her research interests include child development, social and emotional well-being, and mental health within the context of school and educational attainment.Dympna Devine is Professor of Education in the School of Education, Vice Principal for Research, Innovation and Impact in UCD College of Social Sciences and Law, and co-principal investigator of CSL. She specialises in research at the intersection of sociologies of education and sociologies of childhood, and the impact of education on society.Benjamin Torsney is an assistant professor at Temple University. Ben's research focuses on John Henryism, a form of high effort coping as a response to environmental stressors and the motivation of pre-services teachers to enter the teaching field.Giulio D'Urso is an Assistant Professor in Developmental and Educational Psychology. He was a Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Education, UCD. His research interests concern risk and protective factors connected with bullying and victimisation and related psychological consequences.

Posted: June 19, 2023, 2:41 am

Author: Michelle ShareAndrew LoxleySchool of Education, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandDr Michelle Share is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin and a member of the Cultures, Academic Values in Education Research Centre. She has made contributions to the field of education in research on the PhD viva experience and doctoral writing practices in Irish higher education institutions. She has also collaborated with Trinity’s Centre for Academic Practice, actively facilitating programmes aimed at enhancing higher education practice in Ireland and India.Professor Andrew Loxley has been in the School of Education Trinity College Dublin since 2002. A sociologist by trade he teaches in the areas of research methodology and education policy. Amongst other activities, he established in 2005 (and still co-ordinates) the professional doctorate in education and has undertaken research and written on doctoral education, higher education policy and the Irish knowledge economy. He previously worked at the University of Leeds, the Open University as a research fellow and Oxford Brookes University also as a researcher.

Posted: June 14, 2023, 4:05 am

Author: Ellen BellDavid Barra School of Media and Communications, Ulster University, Coleraine, Irelandb School of Education, Ulster University, Coleraine, IrelandDr Ellen Bell holds a PhD in Education and has 17 years’ industry experience developing innovative digital learning resources. She teaches on the BSc Interactive Media and BA, MA Journalism courses at Ulster University. Her research interests include education technology in schools, usability, location-based learning and digital archives.Professor David Barr is Head of the School of Education and Professor of Technology-Enhanced Learning. He is also a leading expert in computer-assisted language learning, serving as associate editor for two leading international journals in the area, and is a member of the WorldCALL steering committee.

Posted: May 26, 2023, 3:11 am

Author: Mark PrendergastAnnette ForsterNiamh O’MearaKathy O’SullivanFiona Faulknera School of Education, University College Cork, Cork, Irelandb EPI*STEM, University of Limerick, Limerick, Irelandc School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, Irelandd School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Response, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, IrelandMark Prendergast is a Senior Lecturer of Mathematics Education in the School of Education at University College Cork.Annette Forster worked as a Research Assistant on this study and has recently completely her PhD at Technological University Dublin.Niamh O’Meara is the Deputy Director of EPI·STEM, the national centre for STEM Education, and a Lecturer of Mathematics Education in the University of Limerick.Kathy O’Sullivan is a Lecturer of Mathematics Education in the School of Education at University of Galway.Fiona Faulkner is a Lecturer of Mathematics at Technological University Dublin.

Posted: May 22, 2023, 3:04 am

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Posted: May 4, 2023, 2:30 am

Author: Páraic TreacyNiamh O’MearaMark Prendergasta Department of Mathematics & Computer Studies, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Thurles, Irelandb EPISTEM, University of Limerick, Limerick, Irelandc School of Education, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandPáraic Treacy is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Mary Immaculate College (Thurles). His research interests include integrating mathematics with other subjects to enhance learning; applications of mathematics; mathematics curriculum change; and student transition from second level to third level mathematics study.Niamh O’Meara is the Deputy Director of EPI·STEM, the national centre for STEM Education, and a lecturer in mathematics education in the University of Limerick. Her research interests lie in the areas of mathematics teacher knowledge, teaching for understanding, mathematics curriculum issues and transition from primary to secondary mathematics education.Mark Prendergast is a Senior Lecturer in Education in the School of Education at University College Cork. His teaching and research interests include mathematics education, teacher education and adult numeracy.

Posted: April 26, 2023, 3:40 am

Author: Ursula LanversDepartment of Education, University of York, Heslington Road, York, YO 10 5DD, UK

Posted: April 24, 2023, 3:19 am

Author: Lorna BarryJennifer HollowayJennifer McMahona SCY-Lab, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, UKb ASK – All Special Kids, Geneva, SwitzerlandDr. Lorna Barry, Ph.D., is a Chartered Behavioural Psychologist and Program Supervisor at ASK- All Special Kids.Dr. Jennifer Holloway, Ph.D., is a Chartered Behavioural Psychologist and Director of ASK- All Special KidsDr. Jennifer McMahon, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Limerick.

Posted: April 17, 2023, 2:01 am

Author: Maurice KinsellaJohn WyattNiamh NestorJason LastSue Rackarda UCD “Live Engagement and Attendance Project” (UCD LEAP), University College Dublin, Dublin, Irelandb UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Irelandc Dean of Students, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandDr Maurice Kinsella is Project Researcher for UCD LEAP.John Wyatt is Project Manager for UCD LEAP.Dr Niamh Nestor is Academic Adviser at the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine; Professor Jason Last is Dean of Students at UCD.Associate Professor Sue Rackard is Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning at the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.

Posted: April 14, 2023, 3:38 am

Author: Thi Minh Hang LeHa HoangSon-Tung Nguyena The Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics – The University of Danang, Danang, 550000, Vietnamb Local Environment & Management Analysis (LEMA), Urban and Environmental Engineering (UEE), University of Liège, Liège, BelgiumThi Minh Hang Le is a Vice Dean at the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Economic - The University of Danang in Vietnam. She holds a Ph.D. from Grenoble II University in France and her research interests include supply chain management, sustainable operations, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Le teaches courses on supply chain management, total quality management, operations management, and entrepreneurship, and she applies these principles in both business and society. Her research has been published in high-repute journals, and she serves on editorial boards as well as regularly reviews research works.Ha Hoang is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Economic - The University of Danang, located in Vietnam. He received his Master's degree in Management Science from Paris-Sud University in France and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Liège in Belgium. His research interests include digital transformation, management and entrepreneurship.Son-Tung Nguyen is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Economic - The University of Danang, also located in Vietnam. He received his Master's degree in Business Administration from Dominican University of California in the United States and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Liège in Belgium, with a concentration in Urban Planning. His research interests include supply chain management, travel behavior, modal shift, and entrepreneurship.

Posted: April 5, 2023, 6:30 am

Author: Joe UsherSchool of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies, Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandJoe Usher is Assistant Professor in Primary Geography Education and Social, Environmental and Scientific Education in the School of STEM, Education, Innovation and Global Studies at the Institute of Education in Dublin City University. He works in the area of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and Professional Learning for teachers. He is a member of the Centre for Human Rights and Global Citizenship Education (CHRCE). Joe’s research interests include; exploring children’s rights and participation in local decision-making through primary geography (doctoral thesis completed in this area), using digital resources in the teaching of primary geography (including GIS, Google Earth, LEGO Education and Minecraft Education) and enquiry-based teaching and learning in primary geography. He has also carried out national and international research in the development of, and evaluation of, educational resources including textbooks for primary geography education.

Posted: April 5, 2023, 6:29 am

Author: Brendan O’SullivanSinéad BreenAnn O’Sheaa School of Mathematical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandb Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Maynooth University, IrelandBrendan O’Sullivan is a full time second-level teacher of mathematics in County Cork. He completed his PhD in mathematics education at Dublin City University in 2017. His research interests are in textbook analysis, task design and curriculum development.Sinéad Breen holds a PhD. in mathematics from Dublin City University and currently works there as a mathematics lecturer. She conducts research in mathematics education, her main interest being in the teaching and learning of mathematics at undergraduate level and in particular, in the design of tasks.Ann O’Shea is a graduate of UCC and has a PhD in mathematics from the University of Notre Dame. She is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Maynooth University. Her current research interests are in assessment and task design.

Posted: April 5, 2023, 5:57 am

Author: Gearóid O’BrienEducation, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandGearoid O'Brien lectures in the Teaching of CSPE in the Professional Master of Education (PME) in the School of Education at University College Cork. He is also a practising post-primary teacher.

Posted: March 27, 2023, 2:30 am

Author: Susan PikeSandra AustinRichard GreenwoodKarin Bacona Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandb Sustainability, Diversity and Intercultural Education, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, Irelandc Primary Education, Stranmillis University College, Belfast, UKDr Susan Pike is an Assistant Professor in Geography Education in the School of Education in Trinity College Dublin.Dr Sandra Austin is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Global Diversity, Sustainability and Intercultural Education at Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.Dr Richard Greenwood is a Senior Lecturer at Stranmillis University College in Belfast.Dr Karin Bacon is a Lecturer in the area of Social, Environmental and Scientific Education and inquiry-based learning (IBL) at the Marino Institute of Education (MIE).

Posted: March 21, 2023, 5:11 am

Author: Cillian BrennanElaine MurtaghRichard Bowlesa Department of Arts Education & Physical Education, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Irelandb Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandCillian Brennan is a PhD student at the Department of Arts Education and Physical Education, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland. His research investigates the experiences of graduates of the Bachelor of Education with a specialism in PE. His research interests include physical education teacher education, teacher socialisation and professional development.Elaine Murtagh is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland. Her research explores how best to enhance physical activity opportunities for children and adults. This includes supporting teachers and teacher educators to adopt novel approaches such as physically active learning and play-based pedagogies.Richard Bowles is a lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland. He teaches in the area of physical education. His research interests include the development of meaningful experiences in physical education and sport, mentoring and critical friendship in sports coaching, and self-study as a research approach to explore the experiences of teachers and coaches.

Posted: March 21, 2023, 5:07 am

Author: Stephen RoulstonSally Cooka School of Education, Ulster University, Coleraine, UKb School of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Ulster University, Coleraine, UKStephen Roulston is a Research Fellow in the School of Education at Ulster University. After 20 years teaching, largely Geography and Geology, in a range of schools in Northern Ireland, he was an Educational Consultant in eLearning, joining Ulster University as a Lecturer in 2009. His research interests include the challenges of education in a divided society emerging from conflict. He is currently project lead for the Transforming Education programme in the UNESCO Centre of Ulster University.Sally Cook has been a Lecturer and Reader in GIS in the School of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Ulster University for over 20 years, following four years as a postdoctoral researcher in the same School. Her teaching and research interests focus on the science, technology and application of GIS and geographic methodologies, with an emphasis on the use of GIS for spatial and statistical analysis of social, environmental and health impacts. She is one of the researchers in the Transforming Education project in the UNESCO Centre, Ulster University.

Posted: March 20, 2023, 2:36 am

Author: Shane OwenJonathan MurphySinead McGillowaya National University of Ireland Maynooth, Department of Psychology and Social Sciences, John Hume Building, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Irelandb Enterprise Ireland, Dublin, IrelandShane Owen is based in the Centre for Mental Health & Community Research (www.cmhcr.eu) and is presently exploring the potential of non-cognitive interventions to improve academic performance and well-being at the post-primary level. His research interests include human performance in education, child and youth mental health and wellbeing, human intelligence studies, educational intervention development/evaluation and educational policy development.Dr Jonathan Murphy is a learning and development specialist and Senior Executive at Enterprise Ireland. He is a program manager overseeing the development of non-cognitive skills in senior business leaders and their c-suite teams. His background in academia stretches from the cognitive neuroscience of learning and memory to decision-making and human performance, to entrepreneurship and innovation. He accumulated over 4000 hours teaching college students (from level 6-9 on the NFQ) before moving to apply psychology outside of the classroom. Jonathan sits on the advisory board for World Creativity and Innovation Day and is a member of the Heterodox Academy.Professor Sinead McGilloway is the founder and Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Community Research in the Department of Psychology and Social Sciences Institute at Maynooth University. (www.cmhcr.eu). She is a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and an Associate Fellow of the BPS. Professor McGilloway has extensive experience in undertaking engaged policy- and practice-relevant research in the field of health and social care, with a particular focus on child and adult mental health and wellbeing and service evaluation. She is widely published, has won significant funding to date, and is currently leading/supervising a large number of interdisciplinary engaged research programmes and projects, including several which focus on wellbeing in schools.

Posted: March 17, 2023, 6:45 am

Author: Aidan FitzsimonsEabhnat Ní FhloinnSchool of Mathematical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandDr Aidan Fitzsimons is a full-time maths and applied maths teacher in Oatlands College, Dublin. He recently completed his PhD in mathematics education in Dublin City University. His research interests are primarily in the field of mathematics education, specifically focusing on mathematical problem-solving, mathematical resilience, and the benefits of a growth mindset to the study of mathematics.Dr Eabhnat Ní Fhloinn is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences and Director of DCU Maths Learning Centre. Her research interests lie in the area of mathematics education, with particular focus on the transition from post-primary mathematics to higher education; mathematics support in higher education; mathematics diagnostic testing of incoming university students; mathematics for engineers; and assessment in mathematics.

Posted: March 17, 2023, 6:35 am

Author: Craig NevilleSchool of Education, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandCraig Neville is lecturer in education, PME tutor and early career researcher at University College Cork. He lectures in the areas of language teaching pedagogy and EAL provision predominantly in the post-Primary setting. Before embarking on a career in Initial Teacher Education, Craig was a teacher and senior leader of modern languages in London and the Southeast of England for 11 years and in Ireland worked as an Education Officer for Post-Primary Languages Ireland (Department of Education). His research interests currently include the decolonisation of approaches to the teaching and learning of language varieties, Content and Language Integrated Learning, plurilingualism, translanguaing and EAL in post-Primary settings.

Posted: March 17, 2023, 6:28 am

Author: Eadaoin J. SlatteryDeirdre ButlerMichael O’LearyKevin Marshalla Centre for Assessment Research, Policy and Practice in Education, Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandb School of STEM Innovation and Global Studies, Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandc Microsoft Education, Dublin, IrelandDr Éadaoin Slattery is a post-doctoral researcher at the Centre for Assessment Research, Policy and Practice in Education (CARPE) in Dublin City University. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Limerick. Her post-doctoral research focuses on digital game-based learning and assessment with Minecraft Education. She is broadly interested in the measurement and enhancement of cognition and learning in young people, and the design and evaluation of educational interventions.Deirdre Butler is a Professor at the Institute of Education, Dublin City University. Her passion in life is exploring what being digital in learning can mean and what skills or competencies are needed to live and thrive in today's complex globally connected world. Deirdre is internationally recognised in the field of digital learning, particularly for the design and development of sustainable, scalable models of teacher professional learning. She consistently works across a broad range of stakeholders in education, technology, government, corporate and non-profit sectors.Professor Michael O'Leary held the Prometric Chair in Assessment at Dublin City University (DCU) and was Director of the Centre for Assessment Research Policy and Practice in Education (CARPE) at the Institute of Education, DCU, from 2015–2022. He gained his Ph.D. in Educational Research and Measurement at Boston College in 1999. At CARPE he led an extensive programme of research focused on assessment and measurement at all levels of the educational system and in the workplace.Dr Kevin Marshall is Head of Learning and Skills at Microsoft Ireland. He has a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology from University College Dublin, an M.Sc. in Occupational Psychology from the University of Hull, and a Ph.D. in Educational Measurement & Research from Boston College. He is interested in empowering students and teachers of today to create the world of tomorrow.

Posted: March 13, 2023, 3:15 am

Author: Sarah MillerLaura DunneSharon MillenErin EarlyLaura GrantJenny DavisonClare McGeadya School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UKb Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities (CEPEO), University College London, London, UKc School of Psychology, Ulster University, Coleraine, UKd Colin Early Intervention Community, Belfast, UKProfessor Sarah Miller is a Professor of Education. She is a Chartered Psychologist with expertise in programme evaluation and evidence synthesis, her research focusses on how to better understand what works to improve child outcomes in school and community settings.Dr Laura Dunne is a Chartered Psychologist and Reader. Laura is a Developmental Psychologist whose research interests lie in three main areas: child wellbeing in educational settings, early child health and development, and programme evaluation.Dr Sharon Millen is a Health Psychologist whose research interests include vulnerable populations, early childhood development and psychosocial interventions for transplant recipients.Dr Erin Early is an educationalist whose research is centred around social inequalities and how particular social groups are disadvantaged. Her previous research examined the multidimensionality of socio-economic status and its impact on GCSE attainment outcomes in Northern Ireland. She also has an interest in research methods and has experience in quantitative methods and systematic reviews.Ms Laura Grant is a Research Assistant and PhD candidate, interested in improving outcomes for families and children, child well-being and programme evaluation.Dr Jenny Davison is a Lecturer in Psychology within the School of Psychology at Ulster University. Jenny has a specific interest in child and adolescent health and wellbeing. Her current research includes testing the feasibility of including young people experiencing intellectual disability in health and wellbeing research and theoretical applications to health including diet and physical activity, e-cigarette use.Dr Clare McGeady is a Quality Specialist at Colin Early Intervention Community (CEIC), Belfast, an inter-sector, interagency organisation focused on collaborative working and service provision for families in the Colin area.

Posted: March 13, 2023, 3:11 am

Author: Blanaid GavinConal TwomeyElisha MinihanGary O’ReillyFiona McNicholasUniversity College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandDr. Conal Twomey is a Senior Clinical Psychologist. Dr Twomey provides psychological assessment, formulations, and interventions to adults with moderate-to-severe mental health difficulties. He is also a research scientist with publications in various areas such as the online delivery of psychotherapy, open-source psychology, predictors of mental health service usage, and the therapeutic use of personality assessment.Elisha Minihan has been working as a researcher for University College Dublin from 2019 to present. She has worked on various research projects primarily surrounding occupational stress and the effects of such on mental health and wellbeing. More recently she has focused on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on essential workers and how it has impacted on their wellbeing. Elisha is also an assistant psychologist working with the HSE in child and family psychology department.Prof. Gary O’Reilly is Professor/Director of the Doctoral Training Programme in Clinical Psychology at University College Dublin. He is both a practicing clinician and an academic researcher. In recent years a significant focus of his work is the development and evaluation of child friendly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) interventions for young people delivered through a computer game and App called “Pesky Gnats”.Prof Fiona McNicholas is a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Lucena Clinic, Rathgar and Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin. She trained in Psychiatry in Guys Hospital, and in Child Psychiatry in Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. She carried out a research fellowship in Stanford University, CA in 1999-2001 and returned as visiting professor in 2013/2014. She was Assistant Professor at Columbia University, NY prior to her appointment as chair in UCD in 2001.

Posted: February 21, 2023, 7:15 am

Author: Rachel K. ShanksSchool of Education, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK

Posted: February 19, 2023, 8:58 am

Author: Julie DowsettSeán Laceya School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College, Dublin, Irelandb Research Integrity & Compliance Officer, Munster Technological University, Cork, IrelandJulie Dowsett, RD MSc is a Executive Coach with Professional Diplomas in both Entrepreneurial Education and University Teaching and Learning. In her role in Executive Education at the School of Agriculture and Food Science in UCD she is module coordinator for a suite of PhD transferrable skills modules and Programme Director for Professional Development Programmes designed for postgraduates and industry.Seán Lacey, BSc, PhD, MBA is the Research Integrity & Compliance Officer in Munster Technological University (MTU). Previous to this role, Seán was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics (MTU, Cork Campuses). Research interests include the role of statistical analysis in real-world data analysis issues with a special interest in promoting good practice in research ethics, research integrity and open research.

Posted: February 19, 2023, 8:43 am

Author: James O’Higgins NormanPaloma Viejo OteroColm CanningAngela KinehanDarran HeaneyAikaterini Sargiotia DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandb Centre for Media, Communications and Information, University of Bremen, Bremen, GermanyProf. James O’Higgins Norman, UNESCO Chair on Bullying and Cyberbullying, Dublin City University.Dr. Paloma Viejo Otero, Postdoctoral Researcher, Centre for Media, Communication and Information Research, University of Bremen, Germany.Colm Canning, MSc, Education Coordinator, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dublin City University, Ireland.Angela Kinahan, Education Coordinator, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dublin City University, Ireland.Darran Heaney, MSc, Director of Engagement, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dublin City University, Ireland.Aikaterini Sargioti, Research Assistant, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, Dublin City University, Ireland.

Posted: February 19, 2023, 8:40 am

Author: Edmond GubbinsDepartment of Arts Education and Physical Education, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, IrelandDr Edmond Gubbins is currently lecturing in music education at Marino Institute of Education in Dublin. His doctoral research, which examines informal and non-formal learning in music education within primary generalist teacher practice in Ireland has received funding from the Irish Research Council, Mary Immaculate College, and the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation. He is the 2020 winner of the Eda Sagarra medal of excellence for being the top-ranking postgraduate scholar in the domain of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences under the Irish Research Council’s Government of Ireland funding. His research interests include: primary music education, informal learning, Musical Futures, and generalist teacher practice in music education.

Posted: February 15, 2023, 3:04 am

Author: Tom O’DonoghueGraduate School of Education, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia

Posted: February 15, 2023, 3:04 am

Author: Shu ChenRongrong FuSchool of Foreign Languages, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China

Posted: February 12, 2023, 2:18 am

Author: Nibal KhalilAhmad AljanazrahGhadeer HamedElaine M. Murtagha Faculty of Education, Birzeit University, Birzeit, Palestineb Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, IrelandNibal Khalil, Assistant professor of Anthropology, received her PhD from Charles University in Prague in Social and Cultural Anthropology in 2009, where she previously and subsequently worked at the faculty of Philosophy at Charles University. Nibal worked as a consultant for Gender issues, women empowerment, and youth in different institutions. Nibal joined Al-Quds University – Palestine in the year 2014 where she entitled as the Dean of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University and professor at the Department of Sociology at the same University. Nibal worked as an advisor for the Higher Council of youth and Sport in Palestine. Meantime, She is a post doctor at Birzeit University in Palestine.Ahmad Aljanazrah, is currently the Assistant VP Academic at Birzeit University. He has been the dean of faculty of education from 2017 until 2021 and a faculty member at since 2006. He got his Ph.D. degree at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main in the field of Chemistry Education in 2005 and spent a one-year of Postdoc research at the Technical University of Berlin in Germany in 2013. During his work at Birzeit University, Ahmad Aljanazrah, worked as a director of Ibn Rushd Unit for Educational Development at Birzeit University and Program Officer in the UNESCO Office in Ramallah-Palestine. Aljanazrah research interests lie in the area of using Information and Communication Technologies in Science and Higher Education, more specifically digital habits of faculty members and students, flipped classroom, assessment and evaluation, and the applications of web 2.0 technologies in education as well as gender-responsive and play-based pedagogies.Ghadeer Hamed, a Research Assistant in Faculty of Education at Birzeit University, Palestine. She holds a Masters’ degree in Science Education and BA in Physics minor Computer Science from Birzeit University. A senior instructional designer for eLearning in Higher Education. Experienced with all stages of designing online courses, digital content, mLearning, and virtual reality. A trainer of eLearning and instructional design for instructors and students. A team leader for e-learning development projects. Her research focuses on exploring the new trends in educational technology and pedagogy. She is currently a Middle East Professional Learning Initiative fellow (MEPLI 2022) at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is currently working to develop her research education in digital learning and new trends in education.Elaine M. Murtagh, a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. Elaine was awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physical Education) and a PhD from Ulster University. She also holds a Specialist Diploma in Teaching, Learning & Scholarship from the University of Limerick. Elaine joined UL in March 2020. Prior to this appointment she was a lecturer in Physical Education at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick from 2008. Elaine also held the post of Athena SWAN Project Director at MIC and led the College’s successful application for a Bronze Institutional award. Elaine is currently Co-Chair of the World Health Organisation’s HEPA Europe (European network for the promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity) working group on children and young people. From 2014-2017 Elaine served as Co-Director of PEPAYS Ireland, a national research centre examining issues relating to Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport across the lifespan.

Posted: February 12, 2023, 2:18 am

Author: Liting LuSchool of Foreign Languages, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China

Posted: February 12, 2023, 2:17 am

Author: Michael O’ConnellGary N. Marksa UCD School of Psychology, Dublin, Irelandb Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, AustraliaMichael O’Connell, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at the School of Psychology, University College Dublin (UCD). His teaching is mainly in the area of social psychology. His research interests include educational performance, ability, individual differences, personality traits, and the impact of economic factors on values and well-being.Gary N. Marks is a honorary principal fellow in the Department of Sociology, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne. He has publications in educational outcomes, labour market outcomes, social and political outcomes, with an emphasis on social stratification, inequality and the contribution of genetics to educational outcomes.

Posted: February 12, 2023, 2:16 am

Author: Siobhán O’ConnorEvan ComerfordKieran MoranEnda WhytePeter LaceyAaron Concannona School of Health and Human Performance, Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance, Athletic Therapy and Training, Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandb Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandSiobhán O'Connor MSc PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University. She is a co-director of the Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance. She is a Certified Athletic Therapist and her research specialises in injury prevention and safe sports participation across the lifespan.Evan Comerford BSc MSc is a graduate of the BSc in Athletic Therapy and Training in the School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University and has a MSc in Physiotherapy. He is currently practicing in private practice and is interested in the influence of patients' readiness to change on short and long term behaviours of patients.Kieran Moran PhD is a Professor of Biomechanics in the School of Health and Human Performance and Insight SFI research centre for data analytics in Dublin City University. He is interested in the barriers to physical activity and sport, and in particular how sensed data and technology can be used to increase participation.Enda Whyte MSc PhD is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health and Human Performance and co-director of the Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance in Dublin City University. He is a Certified Athletic Therapist and is primarily interested in the investigation of barriers and the development of interventions to optimise participation in physical activity and sport.Peter Lacey BSc is a Certified Athletic Therapist and is a former research assistant in the School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University. Peter has worked clinically as a Certified Athletic Therapist for three years as well as a research assistant in DCU investigating sports epidemiology, injury prevention and injury prevention implementation sciences.Aaron Concannon BSc MSc is a Certified Athletic Therapist and graduate of the BSc in Athletic Therapy and Training in the School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University. He has a MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine and is the Director of The Conemara Clinic. He has a special interest in first aid training.

Posted: February 7, 2023, 2:50 am

Author: Tom O’DonoghueTom Farrellya Graduate School of Education, The University of Western Australia, Claremont, Australiab Social Sciences, Munster Technological University, Tralee, IrelandTom O’Donoghue is professor of education research at The University of Western Australia. He is an elected Fellow of both the Royal Historical Society and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.Dr. Tom Farrelly is a member of the academic staff at the Munster Technological University. He specialises in the development of blended delivery courses and modules and supporting teaching staff in developing digital literacy skills in support of their teaching and learning.

Posted: November 30, 2022, 10:27 am

Author: Floor BinkhorstCindy PoortmanSusan McKenneyWouter van Joolingena Elan, Department of Teacher Development, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlandsb Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlandsc Freudenthal Institute, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The NetherlandsDr. Floor Binkhorst completed her PhD research about Teacher Design Teams at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The main research question of her thesis was: How can the implementation of Teacher Design Teams be supported? Floor currently works as a program director at the Radboud Honours Academy in the Netherlands.Dr. Cindy Poortman is an associate professor at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. She is also the 4TU.CEE (Centre for Engineering Education) leader at the University of Twente. Her research and teaching focus on teacher and school leader professional development in (doing research in) teams and networks. Leadership and sustainability are examples of themes she focuses on within this area.Prof. dr. Susan McKenney is a full professor at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. She is especially interested in exploring and supporting the interplay between curriculum development and teacher professional development. This includes the supportive role of technology in curriculum and teacher development, as well as particular attention for these issues in the fields of science education, citizenship development, and early childhood literacy.Prof. dr. Wouter van Joolingen is a full professor in Science and Mathematics Education at the Freudenthal Institute in Utrecht, the Netherlands. His research is focused on the use of modern technology in education, such as simulations, modeling tools, creation tools. The main goal of his work is to support the learning of science in such a way that learners can become flexible thinkers in science and have a realistic image of the scientific aspects of the world.

Posted: November 30, 2022, 10:27 am

Author: JuliAnna ÁvilaDepartment of English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USAJuliAnna Ávila, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is editor of Critical Digital Literacies: Boundary-Crossing Practices and co-editor of The Contemporary Relevance of John Dewey’s Theories on Teaching and Learning: Deweyan Perspectives on Standardization, Accountability, and Assessment in Education. She has also published in Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, Literacy, Teaching Education, English Journal, Theory into Practice, Teachers College Record, and Pedagogies. Her current research focuses on the intersection of horsemanship, literacies, and philosophy.

Posted: November 28, 2022, 2:56 am

Author: Na LiuJingchu University of Technology, Jingmen, China

Posted: November 28, 2022, 2:53 am

Author: Renzhong PengChongguang ZhuSchool of Foreign Language, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China

Posted: November 8, 2022, 3:36 am

Author: Ger BarryCelia WalshCiarán Ó GallchóirPatricia Mannix-McNamaraa School of Education, University of Limerick, Limerick, Irelandb Department of Education, School of Education, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandGer Barry is a post-primary teacher in Coláiste Iósaef Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. He is currently pursuing a Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance in Dublin City University examining pedagogy and athlete learning in Talent Development Environments. The focus of his research interests are talent development, pedagogy in sport settings and athlete learning.Celia Walsh is a former SET, Primary Principal & Director of Waterford Teachers Centre. She completed her M St in SEN in Trinity College, while her Doctoral research at Dublin City University examined the leadership and management of SEN provision in mainstream primary schools. She lectures part-time in educational leadership at the University of Limerick, while also providing online CPD in SEN through the Education Centre network and facilitating school staffs in developing effective SEN policy and practice. Her areas of educational interest include teacher professional networks, promoting school inclusion and developing effective school leadership.Ciarán Ó Gallchóir is a Lecturer in the Department of Education at Maynooth University. He teaches on the university's initial teacher education programmes and postgraduate programmes in educational leadership. His research interests are identity development, school placement and educational leadership.Patricia Mannix McNamara is Head of the School of Education in the University of Limerick. Research interests currently include leadership, organizational wellbeing, workplace bullying, doctoral supervision.

Posted: November 8, 2022, 3:36 am

Author: Veronica O’TooleJoanne O’Flahertya School of Educational Studies and Leadership, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealandb Ubuntu Network, School of Education, University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of IrelandVeronica O’Toole is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. She is involved in coordinating and teaching education and educational psychology courses offered by the Faculty of Education at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. Her research interests include emotional intelligence and social emotional wellbeing of teachers and students. In 2019, Veronica was a Visiting Scholar to the University of Limerick.Joanne O’Flaherty is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University of Limerick. She has a primary degree in Physical Education and English. Joanne has worked in a variety of educational settings, including the formal post-primary sector and the NGO sector, before joining the University of Limerick faculty. She is involved in coordinating and disseminating different education modules offered by the School of Education at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. Joanne also acts as the Academic Coordinator of the Ubuntu Network, which seeks to foster the integration of global competences in teacher preparation (see www.ubuntu.ie). Her research interests include social and emotional learning and social justice education and she has published in these areas.

Posted: November 8, 2022, 1:22 am

Author: Mustafa ToprakRasim TöstenZakir Elçiçeka The American University in Cairo, New Cairo, Egyptb Siirt University, Siirt, Turkeyc Dicle Universitesi, Diyarbakir, TurkeyDr. Mustafa Toprak currently works as an Assistant Professor of Educational Administration in the Department of Educational Studies at the American University in Cairo. His current research interests include the management of emotions and behavior at schools, policymaking in centralized educational systems, and migrant education.Dr. Rasim Tösten is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Siirt University. His research interests include psychological capital, emotional intelligence, and school leadership.Dr. Zakir Elçiçek is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Dicle University. His research is focused on psychological capital, classroom management, teacher professional development, supervision, and school leadership.

Posted: November 8, 2022, 1:02 am

Author: Shivaun O’BrienGerry McNamaraJoe O’HaraMartin BrownCraig SkerrittCentre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection, Dublin City University, Institute of Education, Dublin, IrelandShivaun O’Brien is Associate Professor at the Dublin City University (DCU), Institute of Education and Director of Research at the DCU Centre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection (EQI), Ireland.Gerry McNamara is Professor of Educational Evaluation in the School of Policy and Practice, Dublin City University, Institute of Education and member of the Centre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection (EQI).Joe O’Hara is Professor of Education and Director of the Centre of Evaluation (EQI), Quality and Inspection at the DCU Institute of Education, Ireland.Martin Brown PhD is Associate Professor at the School of Policy and Practice and Co-Director at EQI, the Centre for Evaluation Quality and Inspection, DCU Institute of Education, IrelandCraig Skerritt is a Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester.

Posted: October 31, 2022, 3:18 am

Author: Tara CoppingerCon BurnsMai O’LearyLouise FlemingSeán LaceyAoife L. McCarthya Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Munster Technological University, Cork, Irelandb Research Integrity & Compliance Officer, Munster Technological University, Cork, Irelandc Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Cork, IrelandDr Tara Coppinger is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, MTU.Dr Con Burns is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland.Dr Mai O'Leary is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland.Ms Louise Fleming was a postgraduate student in the Department of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland.Dr Séan Lacey is the Research Integrity & Compliance Officer, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland.Dr Aoife McCarthy is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland.

Posted: October 26, 2022, 10:04 am

Author: Helen HanleySheila Garritya School of Political Science and Sociology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Irelandb School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandHelen Hanley is an Early Years Educator and provider of Early Childhood Care and Education in Galway, Ireland. She has worked in the sector since 2000, also teaching psychology and child development on several related third level courses. Her education includes a BA (Psychology), Montessori Diploma, and MA (Early Childhood Studies).Sheila Garrity is the Academic Director of Early Childhood programmes at the University of Galway, in Ireland. She is a lecturer in Early Childhood in the School of Education and Senior Research with the UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre, University of Galway.

Posted: October 23, 2022, 4:16 am

Author: Kevin WilliamsCentre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection, School of Policy and Practice Institute of Education, Dublin City University, St Patrick’s Campus, Dublin 9, Ireland

Posted: October 23, 2022, 1:30 am

Author: Mira DobutowitschArts, Maths, PE, and ECE, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, Ireland

Posted: October 19, 2022, 3:25 am

Author: J. M. ManciniDepartment of History, Maynooth University, Maynooth, IrelandJ. M. Mancini MRIA is Associate Professor of History in Maynooth University.

Posted: September 20, 2022, 3:11 am

Author: Ruth McKernanEducation, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland

Posted: August 1, 2022, 6:40 am

Author: Renzhong PengQiqin HuSchool of Foreign Languages, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China

Posted: July 26, 2022, 3:30 am

Author: Louise Lennon MalbashaJocelyn DautelLaura K. Taylora School of Psychology, University College Dublin, Dublin, Irelandb School of Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UKJocelyn Dautel (PhD) is a lecturer in the School of Psychology, QUB.Louise Lennon Malbasha (BA) is completing her MRes in Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology at UCL and Yale.Laura K. Taylor (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology, UCD.

Posted: July 14, 2022, 2:58 am

Author: Sami MahajnaAyman AgbariaMohanad Mustafaa Faculty of Education, Beit Berl College, The Arab Academic Institute for Teachers Education, Kfar Sava, Israelb Department of Education Policy and Politics, University of Haifa, Haifa, IsraelDr. Sami Mahajna currently is senior lecturer at the Arab Academic Institute for Teachers Training, Beit Berl Academic College. One of his current research projects focuses on the relationship between family environment and school environment variables and their impact on the career choices made by young Palestinian live in Israel.Prof. Ayman Agbaria is a researcher, poet, playwright, and social activist, who serves as senior lecturer in the department of leadership and policy in education at the University of Haifa. In 2016, he served as a visiting scholar at the Centre for Research and Evaluation in Muslim Education at the University College London Institute of Education, and at the Institute for Islamic Studies at the University of Vienna. His areas of expertise include: education among ethnic and religious minorities; policy and pedagogy for civics education; Islamic education; and teacher training.Dr. Mohanad Mustafa is a senior lecturer at Beit Berl Academic College. He is also a Director manager of Mada al-Carmel – The Arab Center for Applied Social Research. He specializes in Arab politics in Israel, political Islam, Arab Regimes, Democratization and politics in Palestine and Israel. He has published various articles in referred journals regarding these issues.

Posted: July 14, 2022, 2:57 am

Author: Dorothy ConaghanUniversity College Dublin, School of Education, Co Dublin, Malahide, IrelandDorothy Conaghan is an Affiliate Research Fellow at the School of Education – Equality Studies, University College Dublin Ireland and is an Executive Board Member of the International Music Council, UNESCO, Paris.

Posted: July 9, 2022, 3:30 am

Author: Karina AbbottSusan Flynna Institute of Technology, Carlow, Irelandb South East Technological University, Waterford, IrelandKarina Abbott is a tutor on the Leadership for Inclusion (LINC) in Early Years Programme at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Early Childhood Education and Care, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Early Childhood Education and Care and a Research Masters degree in Teaching and Learning from the Institute of Technology, Carlow. She has a keen interest in Outdoor Education in the Early Years, Trauma Informed Care in the Early Years and Leading Inclusion in the Early Years.Susan Flynn is a Head of Department of Arts, South East Technological University.

Posted: July 9, 2022, 3:26 am

Author: Mia TreacyMary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandMia Treacy is lecturer in education policy in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. She is a former primary school teacher, former school principal, a teacher educator, and a researcher. Mia holds educational qualifications from Trinity College, UL and DCU whilst she holds two law qualifications from The Honorable Society of King's Inns.

Posted: July 1, 2022, 5:14 am

Author: Deirdre HorganSchool of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, Cork, IrelandDr Deirdre Horgan is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at University College Cork. She teaches and researches on Child Care policy, Childrens Spaces and Places, Diversity in childhood, Research methods and Children’s participation. Her co-edited book Child and Youth Participation in Policy, Practice and Research (2021) was published by Routledge.

Posted: July 1, 2022, 5:13 am

Author: Zehra Taşpınar ŞenerYüksel Dedea Faculty of Education, Yildiz Technical University, Esenler-Istanbul, Turkeyb Faculty of Education, Gazi University, Ankara, TurkeyZehra Taşpınar Şener is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Education, Yildiz Technical University. Her research interests include pre-service mathematics teacher education, the impact of mathematical modeling and problem solving on mathematics learning and teaching, the mathematics curriculum, the teaching of mathematics concepts and qualitative researchs in mathematics education.Yuksel Dede is a faculty member at the Department of Mathematics Education, Gazi University. He worked at Berlin Freie University in Germany with the Alexander von Humboldt [AvH] Scholarship and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey [TUBITAK] scholarships. He has worked as a director, expert, or consultant in projects supported by various public institutions in Turkey (TUBITAK, Governorships, Governorates, Provincial Directorates of National Education) and abroad (AvH-Germany, Monash University, Australia). His research interests include the teaching of mathematics concepts (e.g., algebra teaching), teacher education (mathematics), affective domain in mathematics education (values, motivation, and beliefs, etc.), mathematical modeling, international comparative studies, research methods, and application of advanced statistical techniques in mathematics education.

Posted: July 1, 2022, 5:11 am

Author: Carmen M. LatterellJanelle L. WilsonMathematics & Statistics Studies in Justice, Culture, & Social Change, University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN, USACarmen M. Latterell is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she teaches math courses for future teachers. Her research examines why some people are motivated to do math and others are not.Janelle L. Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology, Sociology & Criminology at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she teaches courses primarily in social psychology and deviance. Her research interests include the sociology of everyday life, nostalgia, and generational identity.

Posted: June 27, 2022, 2:59 am

Author: Duana QuigleyMartine SmithNóirín Hayesa Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Irelandb School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, IrelandDr. Duana Quigley is Clinical Lecturer in Clinical Speech and Language Studies at the University of Dublin, Trinity College. Her research and clinical work are focussed on supporting children's speech, language and communication development, particularly through inter-professional practice.Martine Smith is Professor in Clinical Speech and Language Studies at the University of Dublin, Trinity College. Her research and clinical work are focused on supporting language, literacy, and communication participation, particularly in the context of severe communication impairment.Professor Nóirín Hayes is Visiting Academic at the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin. Working within a bio-ecological framework of development and through a child rights lens she teaches and researches early childhood pedagogy, practice, and policy.

Posted: June 27, 2022, 2:58 am

Author: Eileen O'TooleJoanne O'FlahertyLucy Hearnea Rice College, Lifford, Ennis, Irelandb School of Education, University of Limerick, Limerick, Irelandc School of Education and Lifelong Learning, Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford, IrelandMs. Eileen O'Toole is currently a Guidance Counsellor at Rice College, Ennis Co. Clare and has been working in this area for some five years. She has a primary degree in European Studies and has worked in a variety of employment settings, including private industry. Eileen completed a Masters in Guidance and Counselling at the University of Limerick. Her Masters research explored a Student Support Team in a post-primary school and its role in the provision of a Whole School Guidance Programme.Dr Joanne O'Flaherty is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University of Limerick. She has a primary degree in Physical Education and English. Joanne has worked in a variety of educational settings, including the formal post-primary sector and the NGO sector, before joining the University of Limerick faculty. She is involved in coordinating and disseminating different education modules offered by the School of Education at both undergraduate and post-graduate level. Her research interests include social and emotional learning and social justice education and she has published in these areas.Dr. Lucy Hearne is a Lecturer in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning, South East Technological University of Ireland, Waterford. She was a recipient of an Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) award in 2006 for her doctoral study on progression in adult guidance. Subsequent funding awards for her research include an IRCHSS research award in 2011, and an Irish Research Council (IRC) New Foundations award, IRC Starter Research Grant and a University of Limerick Faculty Seed Funding Grant 2014. In 2021 she was a recipient of a South-East Regional Development PhD Scholarship.

Posted: June 27, 2022, 2:58 am

Author: Alison MacKenzieJoanne O’KeeffeAllen ThurstonNina O’NeillSchool of Sociology, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University, Belfast, UKAlison MacKenzie is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sociology, Education and Social Work, Queen’s University, Belfast (QUB). She is the director of the Masters programme for Special Education and Inclusion. Alison’s research interests include social justice for marginalised groups, epistemic injustice, epistemology of ignorance and deceit, and children’s rights. She is the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Educational Research Open and is on the editorial boards of International Journal of Educational Research, Teaching in Higher Education, European Journal of Special Needs Education. With two colleagues from QUB, Alison recently won a Spencer Foundation Small Grant on Foghlaim thumoideachais idirghlúine: A study of family language development in Northern Ireland.Joanne O’Keeffe (PhD) is a post-doctoral researcher in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen’s University, Belfast. She is particularly interested in research with children and young people in the area of academic attainment, health and wellbeing, in particular those children and young people from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds. Her work mainly involves using randomised controlled trial methodologies and evidence-based programme evaluation in education. She currently supports the university’s Widening Participation Unit (WPU) on suitable evaluation strategies of outreach delivery.Allen Thurston holds research interests in undertaking experimental research design for educational trials and trials of health initiatives in schools. Theoretically, his work focusses on pedagogical perspectives surrounding using cooperative learning, peer tutoring and improving literacy for students living in high-poverty communities aged 3–18 (including current projects in Colombia, Chile, Lesotho, and South Africa). He is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Educational Research (IJER) and is on the editorial board of Technology, Pedagogy and Education and Educational Psychology.Nina O’Neill’s research spans a range of projects and methodologies, including Randomised Controlled Trials, clinical drug trials, and exploratory research with mixed methods design. Her subject specialism is in the area of drug and alcohol research and she is experienced in engaging and undertaking research with vulnerable populations. Her research interests include substance use and risk, interventions, evaluations and trial methodologies. Nina recently managed a large-scale National Institute for Health Research.

Posted: June 27, 2022, 2:58 am

Author: Deirdre RafteryCatriona DelaneySchool of Education, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandDeirdre Raftery is professor of the history of education at the School of Education, University College Dublin. An elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, she has been a research fellow at several universities including the University of Oxford, the University of Toronto, and the University of Southampton. She held a Fulbright at Boston College in 2015, and has lectured and published widely. Her most recent book is Teresa Ball and Loreto Education: Convents and the Colonial World (2022).Dr Catriona Delaney lectures at the School of Education, where she has held two post-doctoral fellowships, working with Professor Raftery and the UCD Convent Collections research team. She is co-author of Nano Nagle, the Life and the Legacy. Her work has appeared in many journals including History of Education, and the Journal of Education Administration and History.

Posted: June 27, 2022, 2:56 am

Author: Niamh FlynnClíona MurrayCormac ForkanCarmen Kealya NUI Galway, Education, School of Education, NUI Galway, Galway, Irelandb School of Education, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Irelandc UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, The Institute for Lifecourse and Society, NUI Galway, Galway, Irelandd UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, IrelandDr Niamh Flynn is an Educational Psychologist, and lecturer in educational psychology, inclusive education, and research methods in the School of Education at NUI Galway. Her research interests are focused on inclusive teaching, social-emotional learning, and student and teacher wellbeing.Dr Clíona Murray is a lecturer at the School of Education, NUI Galway, where she teaches sociology of education and research methods. Her research interests include education policy studies, social inclusion, education for sustainable development, and narrative inquiry.Dr Cormac Forkan is a lecturer in the School of Political Science and Sociology, and Senior Researcher in the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway. His research interests include youth work and adolescent development, youth social support, and use of real-time data collection methods with young people.Dr Carmen Kealy is a Postdoctoral Researcher within the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway. She holds a Doctorate in Sociology and a BA in Political Science, Sociology and Psychology from NUI Galway. Her research interests include parenting and migration but also the investigation of inequality experienced by marginalised groups.

Posted: June 23, 2022, 4:59 am

Author: Seán HenryTechnological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Posted: June 19, 2022, 5:24 am

Author: Lynda SmythDepartment of Early Childhood Research Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandLynda Smyth is a PhD student with the department of Early childhood Research Centre, Dublin City University. Her research interests include gender inequality, professional identity, leadership, inclusion in early childhood.

Posted: June 3, 2022, 7:08 am

Author: Maria StewartBarbara SkinnerHeng HouRonan Kellya School of Education, Ulster University, Coleraine, UKb Education, St Mary's University College Belfast, Belfast, UKMaria Stewart is an Associate Lecturer in Pedagogy at St Mary's University College Belfast and a Doctoral researcher at Ulster University. Research interests include home-school partnership, learners with English as an Additional Language and special educational needs.Dr Barbara Skinner is a Senior Lecturer in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in the School of Education at Ulster University. Dr Skinner's work explores issues concerning teachers' mental health, teacher education, higher education pedagogy and intercultural competence. Dr Skinner is a member of council for the British Education Research Association and the coconvenor of BERA's Language and Literacy SIG.Dr Heng Hou has been working at Ulster University since her appointment to the lectureship in MA TESOL in the School of Education in 2010. Research interests include online communities of practice and student teachers learning, ELT methodology, e-pedagogy and teacher education, EAL learners, educational technologies in the language classroom, Chinese learners, and qualitative research methodology and design.Ronan Kelly is a Doctoral Researcher at Ulster University. His research explores language development, identity and social integration for pupils learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Posted: May 30, 2022, 4:02 am

Author: Vasiliki PitsiaZita LysaghtMichael O'LearyGerry Shiela Centre for Assessment Research, Policy and Practice in Education (CARPE), Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandb Department of Education, School of Education, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprusc Educational Research Centre, Dublin, Irelandd School of Policy and Practice, Institute of Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandVasiliki Pitsia is a research assistant at the Educational Research Centre, Ireland. She holds a BEd from the University of Ioannina, Greece, an MSc in Quantitative Methods and Statistical Analysis in Education from Queen’s University Belfast, UK, and a PhD in Assessment from Dublin City University, Ireland. Vasiliki has worked as a researcher, data analyst, and psychometrician on various projects in Ireland and Greece and as a consultant at the World Bank. She has also given lectures on research methodology, measurement, assessment, and statistics to postgraduate students and academic staff in academic institutions across Europe. Vasiliki’s research has attracted grants, such as the Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, and it has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and presented at national and international conferences. Her research interests include research methodology, statistical analysis, psychometrics, measurement, and assessment.Zita Lysaght is a member of the School of Policy and Practice and a Research Associate and member of the Advisory Board and Advisory Panel of CARPE at DCU. She coordinates and teaches classroom assessment and research methodology modules on undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes and directs and supervises a range of research and doctoral projects.Michael O’Leary holds the Prometric Chair in Assessment at Dublin City University and is the Director of CARPE. He is a graduate of the BEd Programme at St Patrick’s College and holds an M.Ed. from Trinity College, Dublin. He gained his PhD in Educational Research and Measurement at Boston College in 1999. Michael has provided statistical analysis of data for the national surveys of reading and mathematics achievement in Ireland and collaborated over many years with colleagues on a variety of research projects ranging from the introduction of calculators at Junior Cycle to the Leaving Certificate programme as a preparation for college. In June 2020 he was appointed by the Minister for Education to the Independent Steering Committee on the implementation of Calculated Grades. He leads an extensive programme of research at CARPE focused on assessment and measurement at all levels of the educational system and in the workplace.Gerry Shiel worked as a Research Fellow at the Educational Research Centre prior to retirement in 2020. He coordinated implementation of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in Ireland across its first seven cycles (from 2000 to 2018). He also worked on national assessments of English reading and mathematics, and on the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, as well as on the development of standardised tests at primary and post-primary levels. He holds a PhD in curriculum and assessment from the University of Texas (Austin).

Posted: May 18, 2022, 4:17 am

Author: Aibhín BrayCliona HannonBrendan Tangneya School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Irelandb Trinity Access, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Irelandc School of Computer Science & Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, IrelandDr Aibhín Bray is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education in Trinity College Dublin. She previously worked as the co-ordinator of research for Trinity’s widening participation programme: Trinity Access. She holds a B.A. (Int) in Mathematics and Italian and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the National University of Ireland (University College Dublin), and a H.Dip. in Education and a Ph.D. in Technology and Mathematics Education from the University of Dublin.Dr Cliona Hannon was a director of Trinity Access at Trinity College Dublin from 1999 to 2021 and a visiting fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University (2016-2021). She has a B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Dublin, an M.A. (Higher Education and Training Awards Council) and an M.B.A. from the Open University. Her role as director in Trinity Access involved the development and implementation of strategic priorities relating to widening participation and lifelong learning. She led the development of TCD’s widening participation offerings, which now comprise a continuum of programs for primary school pupils right through to post-graduation, engaging socio-economically under-represented groups, adult learners and students with intellectual disabilities, and involving transformative educational processes through the use of new technologies.Dr. Brendan Tangney is a Professor in Computer Science & Statistics and a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin. He holds an M.Sc. from the University of Dublin and a Ph.D. from the University of Bolton. His research focuses on the overlapping areas of technology & learning, teacher professional development, educational reform and equality of access. He is the academic champion of Trinity Access. He has held visiting positions in the Universities of Sydney and Kyoto. He is a member of the Editorial Board of Computers & Education and the Journal for STEM Education Research.

Posted: April 29, 2022, 12:37 pm

Author: Ann-Marie YoungAnn MacPhailDeborah Tannehilla School of Education, University of Limerick, Limerick, Irelandb Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandAnn-Marie Young is the Academic Director of School Placement in the School of Education at the University of Limerick. Ann-Marie’s research interests include initial teacher education with a focus on the development of the school placement process. Specifically looking at the role each of the key stakeholders play in the development of student teachers.Ann MacPhail is Assistant Dean Research in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences and a member of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Ann’s research interests include the professional learning needs of teacher educators, practices in (physical education) teacher education programmes and instructional alignment.Deborah Tannehill is Emeritus Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences at University of Limerick. Deborah’s teaching, research, and professional service is focused on teaching and teacher education in physical education; continuing professional development, communities of practice, curricular initiatives, and instructional alignment.

Posted: April 26, 2022, 6:11 am

Author: Jason PowerPaul ConwayCiarán Ó GallchóirAnn-Marie YoungMichaela HayesFaculty of Education and Health Sciences, School of Education, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandJason Power currently leads a EU funded study that aims to enhance evidence based practice within third level STEM learning environments. Within this, and related nationally funded projects, he is leading an international team in the development of professional development programs, synthesised evidence bases and associated supporting resources. His previous research has focused on non-cognitive factors and their relationship to performance within STEM learning environments.Paul Conway is a Professor in the School of Education at the Univerity of Limerick. His reserch interests are in: learning and development, teacher education, educational policy (in two areas: e-learning; teacher education) and teacher learning.Ciarán Ó Gallchóir is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Limerick. He teaches on the school's initial teacher education programmes and postgraduate programmes in educational leadership. His research interests are identity development, school placement and educational leadership.Ann-Marie Young is the Academic Director of School Placement in the School of Education at the University of Limerick. Her research interests include initial teacher education with a focus on the development of the school placement process. Specifically looking at the role each of the key stakeholders play in the development of student teachers.Michaela Hayes is the School Placement Research Assistant and PhD Candidate in the School of Education at the University of Limerick. Her research interests include initial teacher education, school placement and mentorship within teacher education.

Posted: April 18, 2022, 3:01 am

Author: Trevor ClohessyMarie EnglishAtlantic Technological University, Galway, IrelandTrevor Clohessy is a lecturer and researcher at the Atlantic Technological University since September 2018. Trevor completed his PhD from the National University of Ireland Galway and his MA in Teaching and Learning at the Atlantic Technological University. His research interests include education transformation, digital education, blockchain, sustainability, and cloud computing. Trevor in his role as digital champion acts as a mentor for staff who want to embed new digital technologies within their courses as learning tools.Marie English is a chartered psychologist with PSI and BPS and is registered with HCPC. She has extensive experience in working with adults in psycho-educational settings as well as in academia. Marie has supervised students to master’s level, undergraduate and post-graduate dissertations and projects. She lectures in psychology, ethics, organisational behaviour, corporate governance, theories of teaching and learning and research methods. She is module leader for the MA in Teaching and learning. Marie has a particular interest in how students learn, how to support learners with additional needs, the structure of learning experiences and psycho-linguistics. She has additional professional training in assessment: ADOS, Dyslexia, Tests of Achievement and Tests of Ability. Marie’s qualifications are: DCPych, PhD, M.Phil, MEd, HDip (psychology), A&B Certificate in Occupational testing (BPS) and BEd (hons).

Posted: April 18, 2022, 3:00 am

Author: Jim GleesonSchool of Policy and Practice, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandDr Jim Gleeson is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Education, Dublin City University. He has worked as a post-primary teacher, SPIRAL 2 Project Leader (1983-87), NCCA Development Officer, Leaving Certificate Applied (1993-95), and independent curriculum evaluator for European Studies (Ireland and Great Britain), Exploring Masculinities and other developments. Jim worked as a teacher educator at Thomond College of Education (TCE) (1981-1991), becoming Head of Department when TCE joined the University of Limerick in 1991. He was Professor of Identity and Curriculum in Catholic Education at Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, from 2013-2018. Jim's main research interests include: education and curriculum policy; curriculum development, evaluation and practice; teacher professionalism and development; faith-based education.

Posted: April 18, 2022, 3:00 am

Author: Ali Çağatay KılınçMahmut PolatcanSelçuk TuranNedim Özdemira Faculty of Letters, Department of Educational Sciences, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkeyb Ereğli Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkeyc Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, TurkeyAli Çağatay Kılınç is currently working as a professor of educational administration in the Faculty of Letters, Department of Educational Sciences, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey. His research focuses are school leadership, school improvement, and teacher professional learning.Mahmut Polatcan is currently working as an associate professor of educational administration in the Faculty of Letters, Department of Educational Sciences, Karabuk University, Karabuk, Turkey. His research interests include principal leadership, teacher professional learning, and instructional practices.Selçuk Turan is an assistant professor in the Ereğli Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Administration, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey. His research interests include principal and teacher leadership, school improvement, and teacher professional learning.Nedim Özdemir is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Administration, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey. His research interests are school leadership, student achievement, school improvement, and teacher professional learning.

Posted: April 13, 2022, 8:30 am

Author: Anne LodgeMel DuffyMaria FeeneyChurch of Ireland Centre, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandAnne Lodge is a Full Professor in the School of Policy and Practice and Director of the Church of Ireland Centre in the Institute of Education in Dublin City University where she teaches courses in sociology of education and culture and ethos.Mel Duffy is Assistant Professor in Sociology and Sexuality Studies in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Research Interests where she teaches courses in sociology and sexuality studies.Maria Feeney was a Postdoctoral Research Officer in the School of Law and Government in Dublin City University.

Posted: April 13, 2022, 8:29 am

Author: Alannah HanniganDaniel FaasMerike Darmodya Sociology, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin, Dublin, Irelandb Social Research, Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin, IrelandAlannah Hannigan is a postgraduate student in the Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin. She graduated from the MSc Comparative Social Change and has particular expertise in comparative research designs, migration and teacher education.Daniel Faas is Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin and founding Director of the MSc Comparative Social Change. His research is in the sociology of migration and consists of three interlinked strands: (1) identities and integration, (2) comparative curriculum analyses, as well as (3) religion and schooling in Ireland and Europe. He has published widely on these topics in peer-reviewed international journals, as well as a sole-authored monograph (Negotiating Political Identities: Multiethnic Schools and Youth in Europe, London: Routledge).Merike Darmody is a research officer at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and adjunct assistant professor at the Department of Sociology, Trinity College Dublin. Her key area of interest lies in the sociology of education. Her more recent work includes studies on ethnic, cultural and religious diversity in Irish schools. She has been a partner in an EU project Religious Education in Multicultural Europe, and is currently working on an Europe-wide study on educational inequalities.

Posted: April 13, 2022, 8:27 am

Author: Áine HylandEmeritus Professor of Education, University College Cork

Posted: March 9, 2022, 5:40 am

Author: Bernie SullivanCaitriona McDonaghCornelia ConnollyMáirín GlennMary Rochea Network of Educational Action Research, Irelandb School of Education, National University of Ireland, Galway, IrelandBernie Sullivan PhD is a practitioner researcher who is currently engaged in postgraduate programmes for UL and NUIM. She is co-author of a number of books on educational research, co-convenor of NEARI and a reviewer for EJOLTS.Caitriona McDonagh PhD is an educational consultant and has extensive experience in research on practice as a teacher, researcher and teacher educator. Currently, she works with UL and NUIM. Co-author of Enhancing Practice through Classroom Research: A Teachers' Guide to Professional Development (2020).Cornelia Connolly PhD is a Lecturer at the School of Education, NUI Galway. Her teaching and research interests centre principally on STEM education and design research.Máirín Glenn formerly a Primary School principal, now works on postgraduate teacher education programmes. She is a co-convener of NEARI and the VPAR SIG with ESAI. Máirín is passionate about self-study action research and living theory. She has co-authored four books on the topic including Learning Communities in Educational Partnerships: Action Research as Transformation (2017).Mary Roche PhD lectured in teacher education, both primary and post-primary, and is now a tutor in the School of Education, UCC. An education consultant and school adviser, she is a co-convenor of Network Educational Action Research Ireland (NEARI) and co-author of several books on action research.

Posted: March 6, 2022, 2:41 am

Author: Rosalind M. O. PritchardSchool of Education, Ulster University, Coleraine, UKRosalind M. O. Pritchard is Emeritus Professor of Education at Ulster University and is a member of the Royal Irish Academy.

Posted: February 28, 2022, 4:11 am

Author: Andrea LynchKevin Davisona Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, Irelandb School of Education, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland

Posted: February 9, 2022, 4:25 am

Author: Deidre WalkerTena PattenSimon Stephensa Department of Law and Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny, Irelandb Department of Design and Creative Media, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny, Irelandc Department of Business, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny, IrelandDeidre Walker Postgraduate Researcher, Department of Law and Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Road, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 FC93. deirdremwalker@hotmail.com.Tena Patten Lecturer, Department of Design and Creative Media, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Road, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 FC93. tena.patten@lyit.ie.Simon Stephens Senior Lecturer, Department of Business, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Port Road, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 FC93. simon.stephens@lyit.ie.

Posted: January 30, 2022, 1:12 am

Author: Cornelia ConnollyPauline Anne LogueAntonio Calderona School of Education, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Irelandb Department of Creative Education, Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway, Irelandc Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandCornelia Connolly is a Lecturer at the School of Education, NUI Galway. In addition to a Ph.D. in pedagogical innovation, she holds a B.Eng. (Hons) and M.Eng. (Hons) in Computer Engineering. Her teaching and research interests centre principally on STEM education and design research. Twitter: @corneliathinks.Pauline Logue is a Lecturer in Education and Programme Chair of the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning, Galway-Mayo Institute of Education. Areas of specialisation and interest include teacher education, professional development of lecturers, ethics in education, social justice in education, and applied educational theory. Twitter: @paulinelogue.Antonio Calderón is a physical education teacher educator at the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick. His teaching and research interests revolve around innovative pedagogies for teaching and learning in teacher education. Twitter: @acalderon_pe

Posted: January 30, 2022, 1:02 am

Author: Máire Nic an BhairdSchool of Education, Froebel Department, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Ireland

Posted: January 9, 2022, 5:24 am

Author: John O'ConnorQuality and Qualifications Ireland, Dublin, IrelandDr. John O'Connor is a public servant working with the Qualifications and Quality Assurance Authority of Ireland, an agency under the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science. John is interested in the generation, mediation and use of educational research in the policy-making process. This was the subject matter of his PhD study completed at University College Dublin.

Posted: January 9, 2022, 5:22 am

Author: Katie MartinManuel CatenaSimon Stephensa Law and Humanities, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny, Irelandb Business, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Letterkenny, Ireland

Posted: January 5, 2022, 3:54 am

Author: Tomás Ó RuaircTeaching Council Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland

Posted: September 16, 2021, 7:14 am

Author: Merrilyn GoosMáire Ní RíordáinFiona FaulknerCiara LaneUniversity of Limerick, Limerick, IrelandMerrilyn Goos is Professor of STEM Education at the University of Limerick, Ireland and Director of EPI*STEM – the National Centre for STEM Education. Previously she was Professor and Head of the School of Education at The University of Queensland, Australia. She is a former secondary school mathematics teacher who became a university-based mathematics teacher educator. Her research has investigated students’ mathematical thinking, the impact of digital technologies on mathematics learning and teaching, numeracy across the curriculum, and the professional learning of mathematics teachers and mathematics teacher educators. She has won national awards for excellence in university teaching as a mathematics teacher educator and for outstanding contributions to mathematics education research. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of Educational Studies of Mathematics and President of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. She is currently Vice-President of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction.Máire Ní Ríordáin is a Senior Lecturer in Education at University College Cork. She is currently M.Ed. Modular Programme Director and Chair of the School of Education Research & Innovation Committee and the School of Education Research Ethics Committee. She primarily lectures on the Professional Master of Education (PME) and M.Ed. programmes, particularly in the areas of mathematics education, educational research and methods, and school placement. Her current research interests are in bilingualism (Irish and English) and influence on cognitive mathematical processing, out-of-field and pre-service mathematics teacher education, practitioner research, and STEM integration.Fiona Faulkner is Lecturer of Mathematics at the Technological University Dublin, Ireland. She primarily lecturers in Access and International education. Previously Fiona was National Academic Coordinator and Pedagogy Lecturer on the Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching at the University of Limerick. This programme is run out of EPI*STEM- the National Centre for STEM Education in Ireland. She continues to have active research links and lecturing engagement with EPI*STEM. Her research interests lie in the areas of profiling at risk students in higher education, curriculum change in second level mathematics education and continuous professional development in particular focussing on out of field teachers of mathematics. She has won awards for her contribution to mathematics support in access education.Ciara Lane is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Limerick, Ireland and was Teaching Coordinator for the Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching (PDMT) at EPI*STEM from 2015 to 2020. Her current postdoctoral research involves adapting existing PDMT materials to produce high quality online CPD resources focusing on mathematical knowledge for teaching. Ciara’s current research interests are in mathematics-related affect (both students and teachers), pre-service mathematics teacher education, and professional development related to out-of-field and in-service teachers of mathematics.

Posted: August 30, 2021, 5:11 am

Author: Brian FlemingJudith HarfordSchool of Education, University College Dublin – National University of Ireland, Dublin, IrelandBrian Fleming is a retired school principal and a post-doctoral researcher at the School of Education, UCD. His research interests are the history of education, school leadership and educational disadvantage.Judith Harford is Professor of Education, Deputy Head of the School of Education and Vice Principal for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Social Sciences and Law, UCD. Her research interests are history of women's education, educational disadvantage and educational policy.

Posted: August 30, 2021, 5:09 am

Author: Ruth ChadwickEilish McLoughlinOdilla E. Finlaysona CASTeL, School of Physical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Irelandb CASTeL, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandRuth Chadwick is a post-doctoral researcher in Initial Teacher Education with the Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning (CASTeL) and the School of Physical Sciences in Dublin City University. Her research interests include learning and teaching methodologies for science education, and curricular policy development. She completed her undergraduate degree in Zoology from Edinburgh University and obtained a PGCE in secondary education in science and biology from Aberdeen University. She then worked for five years as a secondary school teacher in Scotland, during the introduction of the Curriculum for Excellence, which sparked her interest in curricula reform. She completed a Ph.D. in 2018 with a thesis entitled “Development and Assessment of Scientific Literacy for Secondary Level Science Education”.Eilish McLoughlin is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Sciences and Director of the Research Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning (CASTeL) at Dublin City University. Her interests focus on physics and science education research at all levels of education, from primary to Ph.D level. She has led and collaborated in a wide range of research projects at european, national and local level that examine the development of teacher education, curriculum and assessment strategies that adopt integrated STEM and inquiry approaches.Odilla E. Finlayson is Emeritus Professor of Science Education in the School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University (DCU). She is a founding member of CASTeL (Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning) at DCU and has played an active role in its management and development. Her research interests are focussed on sustaining science across transitions and in particular the development of appropriate science (chemistry) curricula and assessment.

Posted: August 25, 2021, 3:24 am

Author: Craig SkerrittJoe O’HaraMartin BrownCentre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandCraig Skerritt is a researcher at the Centre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection, Dublin City University. He is also the Policy and International Programmes Manager at the Royal Irish Academy and a policy fellow at the Institute for Policy Research, University of Bath.Joe O'Hara is Professor of Education and Director of the Centre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection, Dublin City University. A former President of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland, he is currently President of the European Educational Research Association.Martin Brown is Associate Professor of Education at Dublin City University and a member of the Centre for Evaluation, Quality and Inspection. He has planned and led evaluations in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Europe and the Middle East.

Posted: August 23, 2021, 5:06 am

Author: Vasiliki PitsiaGrainne Kenta Early Learning Initiative, National College of Ireland, Dublin, Irelandb University of Nicosia, Nicosia, CyprusDr Vasiliki Pitsia holds a BEd in Primary Education, an MSc in Quantitative Methods and Statistical Analysis in Education, and a PhD in Assessment. She is a Psychometrician at Accenture Ireland, a part-time researcher and lecturer in research methods, measurement,assessment, and statistical techniques in Ireland, Greece, and Cyprus, while she is also involved in educational projects managed by the World Bank Group. Her research interests include research methods, assessment, statistical analysis, and large-scale studies.Dr Gráinne Kent is a Researcher in the Early Learning Initiative at the National College of Ireland. She graduated from the National University of Ireland Maynooth with a Doctorate in Psychological Science, holds a BSc Psychology from Queens University Belfast and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning. Gráinne is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and works as an independent behavioural consultant. Gráinne also lectures in the field of developmental psychology. Her main research interests include early intervention and prevention, early childhood education, child development, language development, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and behavioural psychology.

Posted: August 15, 2021, 3:44 am

Author: Barbara SkinnerHeng HouSamuel TaggartLesley AbbottSchool of Education, Ulster University, Coleraine, UKDr Barbara Skinner is a Senior Lecturer in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in the School of Education at Ulster University, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has experience in leading research and consultancy teams. Dr Skinner’s research findings have been published in key international journals including Educational Review, Journal of Education for Teaching, Classroom Discourse, English Language Teaching Journal and Journal of Studies in International Education. Dr Skinner’s work explores issues concerning teachers’ mental health, teacher education, higher education pedagogy and intercultural competence. Projects have included managerialism and teachers’ professional identity, the EAL training needs of initial teacher trainees in Northern Ireland, cross cultural partnerships for international and home students; cultural diversity in primary schools; embedding the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for language proficiency in online language teaching materials and the assessment of non-native speaking student teachers’ practicum. Dr Skinner is a member of council for the British Education Research Association and the co-convenor of BERA’s Language and Literacy SIG.Dr Heng Hou has been working at Ulster University since her appointment to the lectureship in MA TESOL in the School of Education in 2010. Prior to joining the University, she holds a first class honours degree in English Language Teaching from Guizhou Normal University, China (1999), a PgDip in Applied Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching in Fudan University, China (2003) and an MEd in Educational Technology and TESOL from the University of Manchester (2005). She received her PhD in Education from the University of Manchester in 2012. She became a fellow of Higher Education Academy in 2015. Her major research interests include online communities of practice and student teachers learning, ELT methodology, e-pedagogy and teacher education, EAL learners, educational technologies in the language classroom, Chinese learners, and qualitative research methodology and design.Mr Samuel Taggart is an experienced classroom practitioner and teacher educator in Technology and Design Education at Ulster University, Northern Ireland. His research interests focus on the use of educational technology to support learning and teaching, including the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality and 360 video, particularly within Initial Teacher Education. Working with examination authorities, charitable Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) groups and local organisations he works to promote greater awareness of the educational, technological and engineering challenges and opportunities associated with the fourth industrial revolution.Dr Lesley Abbott is an Honorary Fellow of Ulster University and Educational Research Consultant, previously a Research Fellow. She was awarded the Brian Simon Educational Research Fellowship in 2007 by the British Educational Research Association. Her research interests include teacher education and the needs of student teachers, the professional needs of learning support assistants, and integrated education in Northern Ireland, most recently the segregated schools that have transformed to integrated status.

Posted: August 15, 2021, 3:44 am