School of Education Newsletter 2017/18

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WELCOME Welcome to the 2017/18 edition of the School of Education Newsletter. Inside you will find updates on a selection of teaching, learning, research and outreach activities undertaken by staff and students of the School.

I am delighted to serve as Head of a School focused on empowering people in an inclusive way and dedicated to critically engaging with the many educational issues, opportunities and challenges facing society. Staff in the School are committed to providing academically-driven and student-focused approaches to teaching and learning, reflecting the principles of both the new University-wide Trinity Education Project and the needs of our students and society.

Our Alumni teach and assume leadership positions in schools, colleges and higher education institutions. Others contribute enormously to State and development agencies, to civil society, and to private enterprise nationally and throughout the world.

We are always delighted to hear about the career success and lives of our Alumni and I invite you to connect with us through contact points provided on the last page of this newsletter.

Please engage with us on social media and through our website and, if you can, come join us in Trinity for some of the many symposia and events offered throughout the year.

In partnership with colleagues in the Marino Institute of Education, the School provides Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes across early childhood, primary and post-primary education. I wish to thank Professor Anne O’Gara for her contribution to this partnership over the years and congratulate her on her recent retirement as President of Marino. We extend a warm welcome to her successor, Professor Teresa O’Doherty. In addition to our involvement in ITE, the School also offers a range of other programmes including: PhD; Professional Doctorate in Education; Master in Education; Postgraduate Certificate in 21st Century Teaching and Learning; and Certificate in Arts Science & Inclusive Applied Practice.

Research is at the heart of the Trinity education experience and as education has become increasingly globalised the School has forged strategic partnerships across academia and with civil society nationally and internationally. Projects by staff and students of the school continue to advance knowledge and practice in education and related fields and this is reflected in publications and dissemination in books, journals, reports, conferences and social media.

Professor Damian Murchan Head of School

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Selected Research & Outreach Activities in the School Nutritional needs of homeless children

L-R: Ms. Marita Hennessy and Dr. Michelle Share, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Education

Timely research into one of Ireland’s most pressing social problems has been conducted

by Dr. Michelle Share, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Education. The research commissioned by Focus Ireland and jointly funded by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Department of Health provided sobering data on the practical realities facing homeless children and their parents. Thousands of homeless families are finding it difficult to access healthy food and have normal family meals, due to a combination of living on very low incomes, regimented meal times and the constrained food provision facilities in homeless accommodation. The research found that lack of access to cooking and storage facilities and even kitchen tables has led to families supplementing their diets with noodles, instant pasta, chicken and chips and pizza and eating meals on beds.

Music Recital B.Mus.Ed. Senior Sophister class 2018 perform a music recital in the Senior Common Room.

L-R: Séimí Campbell, Nicole Cooney, Aideen Mallon, Jack O’Muircheartaigh, Marita Kerin (B.Mus.Ed. Coordinator) Laura O’Neill, Grainne McLoughlin, Janina Gevers & Emily Cox

Staff Interview – Dr. Stephen Minton What career path have you taken to your current role in Trinity?

I had really enjoyed the research components of my undergraduate and Master’s degree, and I had gained some university teaching experience over the late 1990s, which I quite liked. Almost by chance, I successfully applied for a three-month part-time research position in the School of Education in Trinity in 2000; an area I was really interested in (school bullying) came up. Eighteen years later (which included some part-time involvement, a Ph.D. teaching studentship, and a fixed term post, before getting permanency in 2008), I’m still here!

What is the main focus of your research?

For many years, I have been involved (as a researcher, trainer, and practitioner) in looking at how things like prejudice, aggression (including school bullying and violence, and cyber-aggression) and abuse (including institutional abuse) can be prevented and countered in school communities, and in school systems. Very much connected to this is the broader question of how people are included, and excluded and marginalised, in society. Over the last ten years or so, I have been especially interested in the experiences, in these respects, 2

of Indigenous peoples, LGBTQI people, and members of alternative youth sub-cultures.

Tell us about your teaching in Trinity?

I contribute course modules on applied psychology to the initial teacher education programmes (for future post-primary school teachers); essentially, I look at how difficulties that present themselves in schools and school communities might be addressed with reference to psychological knowledge and thought. I also contribute to the Masters and Professional Doctorate in Education programmes, and beginning this year (2018 - 2019), will begin co-ordinating a brand new M.Ed. in the Psychology of Education.

What appeals to you most about your current role?

I have always enjoyed the academic freedom of Trinity - this is not a feature of every university, so we are very lucky in this respect.

I have also been fortunate in that I have, and have had, some very interesting colleagues, and graduate students. I like the combination of teaching, research and administration (I am currently my School’s Director of Undergraduate Teaching and Learning).

How do you like to spend your free time?

I am the father of two children, so they, of course, are a priority for me. I am as near as makes no difference to being obsessed with music (of many genres), and I play some musical instruments - mostly guitar, bass and mandolin - but that’s mainly for my own amusement these days. I am also a passionate enthusiast of film, Nordic noir drama, good food, Islay whisky, and Wigan Rugby League Football Club.

Damian Murchan - Profile Professor Damian Murchan became Head of the School of Education in April 2018, taking over from Professor Andrew Loxley.

A former teacher and school principal, his teacher-education roles span primary and post-primary levels through involvement in initial and continuing professional education for teachers.

Professor Murchan’s research interests include educational reform, assessment methods, e-learning and assessment, incorporation of key skills into the curriculum, and teacher professional development. He is co-author of a recent book on educational assessment, Understanding and Applying Assessment in Education, and his research has been published in journals such as the European Journal of Teacher Education; Educational Assessment: Principles, Policy and Practice; Journal of In-service Education; Educational Assessment Evaluation and Accountability; and Irish Educational Studies.

His current research focuses on regulatory and ethical implications of using data analytics in digital assessments.

Professor Murchan has wide experience of educational reform nationally, having had advisory roles in national curriculum and assessment reform of primary education. Internationally, he has provided advice and training to policymakers, curriculum developers and teachers engaged in assessment reform in Macedonia and Kosovo. In collaboration with colleagues in the School of Education and in the Educational Research Centre, Drumcondra, he has been successful in bringing the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Assessment Europe to Dublin in November 2020.

Allianz Business to Arts Award 2017 Professor Carmel O’Sullivan’s work with ReCreate and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Heads Up study was recognised at the Allianz Business to Arts award 2017 where the project won the Allianz Community Art Award. This project, run with educational and community groups of children and adults with diverse learning needs examined how materials salvaged from industry can be used for arts and crafts learning in classrooms.

Mr. Keiron Phillips (EPA, 4th from right), Professor Carmel O’Sullivan (TCD, 2nd from right) and members of the Board of ReCreate

Trinity and The Irish Times partner on Citizen Science Initiative Citizen Science is the term used to describe any scientific endeavour that involves people who are not professional scientists. Throughout 2018, Trinity College Dublin and the Irish Times collaborated to raise awareness of this increasingly important research approach by developing and promoting a number of citizen science projects. Dr Joseph Roche, leading the initiative for Trinity, wrote the first article in the series. His article, ‘How scientists need your help in carrying out important research,’ outlined how different communities can work

with scientists and tackle some of the biggest challenges facing society. Members of the public are encouraged to contribute to the citizen science initiative by answering online questionnaires around different scientific topics, with their responses then used to inform real research. Every few weeks, a new online questionnaire appears, alongside an article penned by a scientist. In addition to publication in the Irish Times, new articles can be found on social media using the hashtag: #CitizenScienceIE.

Dr. Stephen Minton

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Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Interviews with Students and Alumni

Annual SciFest@TCPID Student Exhibition

Alumnus Dr Ludovic Highman, PhD (2016)

The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID), based in the School of Education, hosted their second annual SciFest@TCPID student exhibition and awards in May 2018. The event was held in the Science Gallery in Trinity and was attended

by Trinity staff, students’ families and guests and representatives of business partners associated with the Centre. The science exhibition showcased work by five students enrolled on the innovative Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice.

Research topics included: How music affects

What are your strongest memories of Trinity?

The Christmas tree lighting on Front Square.

Hanging out at the Pav on the first warm spring evening. The time it snowed heavily and Trinity was covered in white. The annual Secret Santa tradition at the School of Education, involving staff and postgraduate research students was always so much fun! I even have fond memories of the monthly Saturday morning 4 hour bloc methodology seminars...

mood; Improving the aerodynamics of paper aeroplanes; Exploring technical developments in the design of footballs; Gender differences in vocal range; and Influence of different foods on mood. Professor Kevin Mitchell, Associate Dean of undergraduate science education in Trinity opened the event, part of the national SciFest initiative that aims to help young people learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an engaging, fun and innovative way. The School especially thanks Abbott Ireland who provided mentors to the five students as they developed their projects.

Dave McPhillips (The Coronas) with Adam Farrelly from TCPID

TCPID Business Partners The Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities (TCPID) works closely with a core network of business partners who provide essential financial and practical support which helps the Centre develop innovative educational opportunities for students.

These business partners actively help to transform the lives and opportunities of people with intellectual disabilities, working with Centre staff to create more diverse, inclusive and productive workplaces. To date, fifteen companies have become associated with the Centre: Abbott Ireland, A & L Goodbody, Avolon, Bank of Ireland, Cpl, Chartered Accountants Ireland, Ernst & Young, GECAS, Irish Jobs.ie, Janssen Sciences Ireland UC, Mason Hayes & Curran, Permanent TSB, PayPal, The Ireland Funds, SMBC Aviation Capital, and Total Produce Plc. An exciting feature of the partnership model is that some companies provide placement opportunities for the students during the Certificate programme and provide internships subsequent to graduation.

For further information about the TCPID Business Partners Programme, please contact: Marie Devitt, TCPID Pathways Coordinator at devittma@tcd.ie or Tel: +353 (01) 8963885

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Can you tell us about your career?

I am currently Senior Research Associate at University College London (UCL) in the Centre for Global Higher Education. I research the effects of Brexit on UK universities. Having studied Law and Political Science in Nice (including a year-long Erasmus exchange in Sweden), graduated with an MPhil in International Relations from Cambridge, and a PhD in Higher Education Policy from Trinity, it seemed natural to join the Centre for Global Higher Education based at UCL. This position enables me to investigate possibly the greatest challenges to UK higher education and research in modern times, as well as providing me with a chance to inform government policy at a time of intense uncertainty.

Where did you go after Trinity?

I was appointed Senior Academic Assistant at the College of Europe in Bruges, the oldest postgraduate institution in the world entirely

devoted to European Studies. The College was founded by Winston Churchill and Salvador Madariaga, among other leading political figures of the time, to promote a spirit of solidarity and mutual understanding between the nations of Europe. It was great to teach and supervise accomplished graduates from so many countries, and to travel to recruit students in Ukraine, Poland, Ireland and the UK. After so much engagement with Europeans and the wider European Neighbourhood region, it felt strange moving to London a year after the referendum result. Although London is only 235km away from Bruges, it was a shock to see how little a majority of British people understand or feel connected to Europe and its political, legal and cultural union. Europe is that “other” place, inhabited by “Europeans.”

What is your proudest achievement to date?

I recently published a book entitled “The European Union’s Modernisation Agenda for Higher Education and the Case of Ireland” with Peter Lang. Although last time I checked the book had only sold 40 copies, it felt good to see years of research be published in a format accessible to all.

After all the peer-reviewing and back and forth, I felt I had achieved something.

How do you spend your free time?

My office is basically opposite the British Museum, and I love just popping in at lunch breaks and discovering a new civilisation.

Dr Ludovic Highman, PhD (2016)

London is great for its museums and exhibitions. I enjoy traveling, island hopping in particular. I’m always impressed at how every island is really a world of its own, however tiny it may be. The last archipelago I visited was the Azores, in the mid-North Atlantic, and although it’s still part of the European Union, you definitely still have that “at world’s end” feel. That’s what I love most.

Are you still in touch with other Trinity alumni?

Many of us from the PhD programme at the School of Education now work in the UK so it’s easy to catch up. Connor for example works two streets away on the other side of Russell Square and we sometimes have lunch together and reminisce on our times together in the PhD researcher room, and the people we met there.

Shelli Garland - Current PhD student What do you like most about being a Trinity PhD student?

I like being part of an historic institution that is renowned for excellence in education.

I also appreciate the accessibility and the rapport that I have with academic staff and fellow researchers who challenge and inspire me in my research.

L-R: Brenda Kealy (EY), Margaret Turley (Graduate, TCPID) and Marie Devitt (TCD)

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

I hope to be well-established as an educator in an institute of higher learning that embraces and promotes the importance of teaching community and leadership in education through community-based learning and research.

What advice would you offer current students?

Practice balance. Take your academic journey one step at a time, set goals for your research and yourself that include networking, social and civic involvement, as well as personal adventure and travel. Your mind and body will thank you. Finally, you will experience many ups and downs during your journey, and when you are feeling overwhelmed and negative – trade one negative for two positives.

Remember, there is always someone close by who is happy to listen, to advise, and to encourage. We are all in this together.

Shelli Garland

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Conferences Iseult O’Rourke – PME Senior Sophister 2018 What made you decide to apply for the Professional Master of Education in Trinity?

I have always been drawn to the field of education - I knew that the teaching profession would give me the opportunity to work with people, to stimulate my interest in my subjects, and to strive to pass on this interest to others.

The PME in Trinity was the perfect opportunity to start me on that path. Furthermore, it offered me the chance of extending my previous studies in Trinity to Master’s level.

Iseult O’Rourke

What do you enjoy the most about being involved with the PME programme?

It offered me the chance to challenge and expand my ideas of education. Myself and my fellow teachers-to-be learned from each

The educational legacy of Nelson Mandela other’s experiences and from the differences and similarities in our educational values and ideals. All the while we shared the highs and lows of teaching for the first time. For me, the solidarity of working alongside likeminded, passionate people was invaluable.

Have you any advice for students or fellow alumni?

The PME programme is a challenging two years without a doubt, but even though it may be difficult, education is something to be passionate about! Throughout the PME and beyond, surround yourself with the right people, and work to find a way of teaching that stimulates you and your students.

Find what you enjoy, and let it drive you.

Dr John Walsh (School of Education, 2nd from left) with representatives from TCD and the Embassy of South Africa

Séimí Campbell – B.Mus.Ed Senior Sophister (2018) What was your childhood ambition?

Growing up as an eight year old in the ‘Hills of Donegal’, I was flat out working between two jobs - teaching masses of teddybears from my gigantic whiteboard by day, and directing any neighbours, cousins or other poor creatures that I could find around an 8X4 palette surrounded by a fine set of bedroom curtains and PA system, in my sitting room by night!

From Rodgers and Hammerstein to Irish theatre classics, we covered it! As the teddies became real music students and the worn palettes, local community stages, I was torn between two main loves - teaching and performance.

What made you decide to enrol on the Bachelor in Music Education at Trinity?

It was with no surprise that when I heard about the B.Mus.Ed. from my piano teacher, I was enthralled. A course that offered and combined both teaching and performing, spread across two renowned institutions (TCD and RIAM/DIT), which offered the finest tuition in the country - I was sold.

What are your strongest memories of Trinity?

There are far too many to mention, but the highlights definitely include: directing and

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In December 2017 the School of Education in association with the Trinity International Development Initiative (TIDI) and the Embassy of South Africa hosted a conference to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s legacy on education. The event was titled ‘Education a Means to Determine the Quality and Magnitude of South Africa’s Youth Development: The Legacy of Nelson Mandela.’ Keynote speakers included Dr. Somadoda Fikeni, Department of Arts and Culture Task Team for Transformation of the Heritage Sector in South Africa and Professor John Fitzgerald, Trinity College Dublin.

Barriers to political representation for people with disabilities

conducting a segment of Bugsy Malone with students from St. Vincent’s GNS and Sasha Puttnam for ‘Puttnam plays Puttnam’ in the National Convention Centre (2014); spending a truly inspiring five months of studies on Erasmus in the Kodály Institute, Hungary; working with incredible co-teachers on four great school placements; founding Trinity Musical Theatre (TMT) with my two friends; directing TMT’s first two sold-out productions, West Side Story (2017) and EVITA (2018); providing tutorials on the Kodály approach to Junior Fresh students in both 2017/ 2018 - which later led to my thesis research; daily Caffe di Napoli tea visits; summer nights at the Pav with friends; and endless amounts of encouragement, support and inspiration from Marita Kerin, Carmel O’Sullivan, Deborah Kelleher, Marie Moran, Grainne Deery (RIAM) and all in the School of Education office. Thank you for an incredible four years within your historic walls.

Disability activists, political leaders and academics from TCD, UCD and elsewhere gathered in UCD’s student centre on 18th May 2018 for a seminar titled “Disability: Political Representation and Activism.”

Speakers included Marian Harkin MEP and Professor Mark Priestley, University of Leeds.

The seminar, organised by Trinity School of Education PhD student Vivian Rath, focused on barriers impeding people with disabilities from participating in the political processes and how such obstacles can be overcome.

Delegates explored how the long-awaited ratification by the Dáil in March 2018 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities needs to be translated into concrete actions for transformative change to occur in society.

Back Row: L-R: Aoife Crawford (TCD Equality Fund); Professor Mark Priestly (University of Leeds); Professor Colin Scott (UCD Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion); Professor Damian Murchan (TCD); Professor Michael Shevlin (TCD); Dr Jennifer Van Aswegen (Disability Federation of Ireland). Front Row: Vivian Rath (TCD) and Amy Hassett (UCD Students’ Union) Séimí Campbell

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Play in early childhood education

The 9th annual School of Education postgraduate research conference “A Thirst for Knowledge in Educational Research” was held on 18-19 May 2018 with over 100 participants from TCD, UCD, DCU and DIT attending. Day one of the conference included a wide variety of workshops on topics such as publishing and promoting your research, ethics and how to create dynamic research posters.

A poster session followed and attendees mingled in Trinity’s iconic Atrium building to discuss posters with the student researchers.

Poster awards and a social event at The Pav concluded the first day’s activities.

Day two included traditional conference papers along with Pecha Kucha presentations, a fast-paced, highly visual presentation style that is new to educational conferences. The day concluded with a time of reflection and direction that the conference coordinators entitled ‘The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Educational Research’ and a wine reception. Participants described the event as meaningful, educational, and a great

The fourth annual Researching Early Childhood Education Collaborative [RECEC] symposium was held in Trinity in February 2018 in partnership with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment [NCCA].

Bringing together academics, early childhood educators, primary teachers and policy makers the focus of the symposium was on play in early childhood education. Delegates considered the complexities, possibilities and challenges of play and what play means for early education pedagogy across primary and pre-primary education for children aged 3 – 6 years.

Professor Nóirín Hayes

L-R: Emer Emily Neenan, Dr. Michelle Share, Angelikai Lima & Dr. John Walsh

networking experience. Students and staff are already looking forward to next year’s

conference and the involvement of even more presenters from outside Trinity.

Numeracy for adults in the 21st Century The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and The School of Education’s RISE Research group held a conference in Trinity titled ‘Requirements for numeracy in the 21st Century.’

Delegates included further education and training practitioners from around Ireland who wish to enhance the incorporation of mathematics knowledge and skills in their work with adult learners. Co-hosted by Dr. Mark Prendergast, TCD and Ms. Inez Bailey CEO of NALA, the conference included keynotes by Professor Merrilyn Goos, Director of EPI*STEM, the National Centre for STEM Education, at the University of Limerick and Dr. Seán Delaney, Registrar and mathematics educator at Marino Institute of Education. There were a number of breakout workshops for delegates to choose from ranging from ‘Using technology in the numeracy classroom’ to ‘Teaching for understanding: The reasons behind some key mathematical rules.’

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School of Education welcomes Pasi Sahlberg As part of an on-going review of initial teacher education in Ireland, internationally-renowned academic Professor Pasi Sahlberg joined a delegation of officials from Ireland’s Higher Education Authority to Trinity in May 2018.

The delegation engaged staff and students on a variety of topics in relation to teacher education and heard testimony about the PME and B.Mus.Ed programmes in Trinity.

Joint presentations by staff from the School of Education and the Marino Institute of Education (MIE) informed the delegation about rich collaborations between both institutions.

This included information about two joint TCD-MIE Erasmus+ programmes funded by the EU. One project, Enhancing Differentiated Instruction and Cognitive Activation in Mathematics Lessons by Supporting Teacher Learning (EDUCATE), involves Dr Seán Delaney Professor Damian Murchan & Professor Pasi Sahlberg with Trinity students

Dr. Seán Delaney (Marino Institute of Education)

Professor Merrilyn Goos (University of Limerick)

Professor Pasi Sahlberg with Professor Chris Morash (Vice-Provost/CAO, 3rd from right) and staff from Trinity College and MIE

and colleagues in MIE, Dr. Mark Prendergast (TCD) and colleagues in Cyprus, Portugal and Greece. EDUCATE aims to develop materials for teachers to help students engage with challenging mathematical reasoning and problem-solving tasks and to facilitate teachers in reflecting on the use of such materials. Another joint Erasmus+ project, Teaching for Holistic, Relational and Inclusive

Early Childhood Education (THRIECE), involves Professor Nóirín Hayes (TCD), Leah O’Toole (MIE) with colleagues in Poland and Portugal.

This study investigates alternative models of early childhood education, including a focus on nurturing pedagogy within a bio-ecological frame and integrating methodologies from cognitive analytic therapy.

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Recent Books & Launches

Events – Activities during the year

Inside the Autonomous School; Making Sense of a Global Educational Trend

Career LEAP Report Launch

Professor Sharon Todd, Maynooth University launched a book by Dr Maija Salokangas (TCD) and Professor Mel Ainscow (University of Manchester) in June. The case study analyses a secondary school in England that struggles with centralised legislation designed to regulate the work of schools.

The book presents an account of the impacts that various policies and practices have had on the independent academy trust school and at the same time, situates the school’s experience within a wider national and international context.

Pictured at the Central Bank on 12 July 2018, to recognise the achievements of participants from the north-east inner city area of Dublin in the Local Employment Action Partnership (L.E.A.P.) programme.

Meeting with College of Education, Seoul National University A delegation from the College of Education, Seoul National University in South Korea visited Trinity in August 2017. Head of TCD’s School of Education Professor Andrew Loxley and Dr. Joseph Roche met with Professor Chan-Jong Kim to discuss bilateral interests and co-operation in teacher education and research, especially in the areas of science and broad 21st Century competencies.

L-R: Professor Mel Ainscow and Dr Maija Salokangas

Inside the Autonomous School; Making Sense of a Global Educational Trend

Developing Generic Competences Outside the University Classroom This book, edited by Dr Aidan Seery (TCD), with international co-authors Dr Anna Serbati and Maria Yarosh, reported on an international study that analysed generic competences central to students’ personal development in

higher education. Launched in December 2017

by Trinity’s Dean of Students, Professor Kevin O’Kelly, the book was the result of an Erasmus+ project involving Trinity’s CAVE research centre. Specific competences explored in

Understanding and Applying Assessment in Education

L-R: Dr. Gerry Shiel, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD and Professor Damian Murchan

Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD launched the book Understanding and Applying Assessment in Education, at an event in Trinity in November 2017. The book, by Professor Damian Murchan (TCD) and Dr. Gerry Shiel (Educational Research Centre, Drumcondra), was praised by the Minister as the first comprehensive book 10

on assessment in primary and post-primary education written in Ireland. She welcomed the detailed coverage of both formative and summative approaches in the book, especially in light of current strategic initiatives by the Department of Education and Skills relating to assessment and school self- evaluation.

the book are: communication, leadership, teamwork, conflict transformation, project development and management, intercultural competence and social entrepreneurship.

L-R: Professor Carmel O’Sullivan (TCD, Principal Investigator Career LEAP); Aoife Whelan (Graduate, Career LEAP); Stephen Farnan (Graduate, Career LEAP); Lena Seky (Graduate, Career LEAP); Philip Lane (Central Bank); Cllr. Nial Ring (Lord Mayor of Dublin); Helen McEntee, T.D. (Minister of State for European Affairs); Professor Paula Murphy (Registrar, TCD)

Professor Chan-Jong Kim (Seoul National University) with Dr Victoria Bruce, Professor Andrew Loxley (Head of Education TCD) and Dr Joseph Roche

Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Special Education Needs This edited book by Professor Michael Shevlin (TCD) and Professor Mary Ruth Coleman (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) explores the complex decisions and practicalities facing students with disabilities going to college. Chapters analyse why students with disabilities are less likely to successfully complete their postsecondary programmes when compared with their general population peers and what policies and practices can address the challenges.

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