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EducationTREX @educationtrex.bsky.social · Jun 12

📢 New on T-REX: Noel Reilly explores wellbeing support for primary principals facing rising emotional & role demands.
Read his thesis & article now 👉 www.t-rex.ie
#EdResearch #Wellbeing #SchoolLeadership #TREX

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ESAI @esai-irl.bsky.social · Apr 12

Final session of the day, @aimiebrennan.bsky.social announces the winner of the ESAI ECR Award 2025!

CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie Green, EdD student @dcuioe.bsky.social for her thoughtful & excellently researched paper 🎉

Thanks to ECR review panel: Aimie Brennan, Elizabeth Oldham and Audrey Bryan

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 8

What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners.

Piece by Dr Laura Gormley of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @uk.theconversation.com.

Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4iXyAHh

What autistic people think should be prioritised in education for autistic learners

Survey respondents prioritised goals that promote autonomy, social inclusion and communication.

launch.dcu.ie

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · Apr 7

Can stories and play help children make sense of the world around them? Analysis by Sinéad McCauley Lambe & @coraofarrell.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Can stories & play help kids make sense of the world around them?

Story and play are the native languages of children and can be used to nurture children's spirituality in the home

www.rte.ie

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Apr 4

'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching.
Piece by Dr Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social of @dcuioe.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.
Read here: launch.dcu.ie/3XMky2O #RTEBrainstorm

'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching

Teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support

launch.dcu.ie

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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Apr 4

Initial teacher education for inclusion is crucial but teachers need access to quality professional learning opportunities in this area throughout their careers @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social

RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · Apr 4

‘A complex issue’: teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support. By @aoifebren.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

'A complex issue': the concerns around special education teaching

Teaching is not dramatically different in mainstream and special education settings, but teachers do require training, resources and support

www.rte.ie

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International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Apr 3

Doctoral researchers are invited to join our second Spotlight Session - De-mystifying the Viva on 8 May. Find out more and register for this free event here: ipda.org.uk/8-may-2025-e...

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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Mar 29

Congratulations to Drs Aidan Raftery, Trish Carolan, Carol Kennedy Gardiner, Máire Love, David Larkin, Finbar Horgan 🥳

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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Mar 29

An extra special @dublincityuni.bsky.social
graduation ceremony yesterday with
6 @dcuioe.bsky.social doctoral graduates 👏🏻
We are immensely proud of these inclusive education changemakers 🎉
@dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @alangorman.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social

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Professional Development in Education @pdiejournal.bsky.social · Mar 17

3 days to go until the first @ipdaireland.bsky.social Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event takes place on 20 March.
More information and registration details 👇

International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Feb 24

Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

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ipdaireland.bsky.social @ipdaireland.bsky.social · Mar 15

Join us for this event this coming week.

📆 20th March 5pm-6:30pm.

👇🏼See registration details in the post below:

International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Feb 24

Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

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International Professional Development Association @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social · Feb 24

Join @ipdaireland.bsky.social on 20 March 2025 for their first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event. Register here: ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · Mar 4

From research across Wales, Scotland & Ireland, new paper with Fiona King, Romina Madrid, Michelle Jones & Alma Harris explores system leadership. Free downloads 👇

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

@alm30.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

System leadership: implications and considerations for school leaders

Published in School Leadership & Management: Formerly School Organisation (Ahead of Print, 2025)

www.tandfonline.com

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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Feb 24

📣 Emerging and early career researchers - join the International Professional Development Association Ireland online event on 20th March, 5pm, hosted by @niamhhickey.bsky.social
Register 👇🏻
ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

@fiona-king.bsky.social @pdiejournal.bsky.social @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social

20 March 2025: IPDA Ireland Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event

IPDA Ireland is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event in March 2025. Date: 20th of March 2025Time: 17.00 – 18.30Host: Dr Niamh HickeyVenue...

ipda.org.uk

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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Feb 24

📣 Emerging and early career researchers - join the International Professional Development Association Ireland online event on 20th March, 5pm, hosted by @niamhhickey.bsky.social
Register 👇🏻
ipda.org.uk/20-march-202...

@fiona-king.bsky.social @pdiejournal.bsky.social @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social

20 March 2025: IPDA Ireland Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event

IPDA Ireland is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first Emerging and Early Career Researcher Event in March 2025. Date: 20th of March 2025Time: 17.00 – 18.30Host: Dr Niamh HickeyVenue...

ipda.org.uk

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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · Feb 21

The DCU Doctor of Education is now open for applications for 2025! A part-time doctorate to deepen your learning while staying connected to practice - blended learning & strong peer community that fits around your career.
www.dcu.ie/courses/post.... @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

Doctor of Education |

This programme, the only member of The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate outside the US, will help you hone your writing, research, analytical and leadership skills to the highest standards....

www.dcu.ie

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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · Feb 11

Are phone bans in schools tackling the real issues of student engagement, or just an easy policy fix? My piece @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social @news.rte.ie with James O’Higgins Norman, DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, explores the policy implications @dublincityuni.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Are phone bans in schools a real fix for classroom distraction?

Issues such as teaching, curriculum assessment and resources are also crucial to student engagement, but far more challenging and costly to fix

www.rte.ie

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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you to all who attended the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch, especially to Prof Mel Ainscow for an inspiring keynote, Centre Director Dr Joe Travers, guest panellists @dervalmcd.bsky.social CEO Inclusion Ireland & Dr Lisa Ward @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

Dr Joe Travers, Prof Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan, Prof Daire Keogh standing alongside a banner for the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy

Dr Joe Travers, Director of the Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy

Prof Mel Ainscow giving his keynote address

Guest Panellists: left to right: Dr Joe Travers, Dr Lisa Ward, Derval McDonagh, Prof Mel Ainscow

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Paula Lehane @paulalehane.bsky.social · Jan 28

It was such a privilege to hear Prof. Ainscow (the first name on any reference list from my master's research!) and the panel discuss the past, present and future of inclusive education. I can't wait to see how the centre will grow and make a meaningful impact on Irish education. 🎒🎓🌟

DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thank you to all who attended the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch, especially to Prof Mel Ainscow for an inspiring keynote, Centre Director Dr Joe Travers, guest panellists @dervalmcd.bsky.social CEO Inclusion Ireland & Dr Lisa Ward @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · Jan 28

Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social launched in DCU’s Institute of Education @dcuioe.bsky.social.
Professor in Education Mel Ainscow delivers keynote address in the Seamus Heaney Theatre on DCU’s St Patrick's Campus.
Read more here: launch.dcu.ie/4jrxB2K

Dr Joseph Travers, Professor Mel Ainscow, Dr Aoife Brennan and DCU President Professor Dáire Keogh at the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy.

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Alan Gorman @alangorman.bsky.social · Jan 28

Our EdD students & staff last night joined Professor Mel Ainscow’s keynote at DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Thought provoking insights into inclusion in education @dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @aoifebren.bsky.social @fiona-king.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social

DCU EdD students and staff with Prof Mel Ainscow at the centre launch.

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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · Jan 24

🎉 We are looking forward to welcoming registered guests to the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy launch. Details have been emailed to guests. We have a very exciting lineup of speakers 👇

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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DCU_Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thank you to those who have registered to attend the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you on Monday, 27th January, 6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow.

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Jan 17

Please register by Monday 20th January 👇🏻

Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Jan 13

I am very excited about the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy on Monday, 27th January, @6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow.

Please join us! Register here: tinyurl.com/ycy6d85n

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Further details below:

Aoife Brennan @aoifebren.bsky.social · Jan 13

I am very excited about the launch of the DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy on Monday, 27th January, @6pm - keynote by the eminent Prof Mel Ainscow.

Please join us! Register here: tinyurl.com/ycy6d85n

@dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Further details below:

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