29 January 2024
International Conference
Four members of our academic staff presented papers at the ICSEI Conference, 8-12 January 2024, hosted by Trinity College Dublin and Marino Institute of Education.
The theme of the conference was: Quality professional education for enhanced school effectiveness.
- Rev Dr Eddie McGee – A Self-Reflective Framework for School Improvement in a Faith-Based Setting.
- Dr Donna Hazzard – In Pursuit of Critical Literacy: Understanding the Experience of Teachers in Northern Ireland
- Julie Hamilton – Breaking Down Silos, Rolling Up Sleeves: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Leadership of Effective Professional Learning Communities.
Dr Gabrielle Nig Uidhir – Irish Medium (IM) Teacher Competences: The Spectrum of Change.
29 January 2024
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