'Bad parenting' trope is back in the frame for autism. In an opinion piece co-authored for the Irish Examiner, Dr Neil Kenny of DCU Institute of Education, challenges the resurgence of the ‘bad parenting’ narrative. Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/3QPSmeR

📢 Come join us at the inaugural Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly 📆 Friday 5th & Saturday 6th June 2026 📍 DCU Institute of Education, Dublin 💶 Tickets €40 (students) €80 (full price) ⏱️ Abstract submission deadline 5th May ✍️ Further details and registration link👇🏻

Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly@plassembly.bsky.social · 4mo ago

📢 Join us in DCU Institute of Education on June 5th and 6th for our two-day assembly devoted to discussing and sharing research on professional learning. 📢 👉 Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7 🚀 Follow us for updates! #PLRPA2026 #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

There's a unique energy in a room full of people in your field. Kathleen Foley and Siobhan Weekes discuss why academic events are key for emerging researchers in professional learning;not just for the theory, but for finding your tribe and seeing your work through a new lens. tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7

The energy around the Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly is already beginning to build. DCU in Dublin is the place to be on 5/6 June. But if you can’t be there sign up as a supporter and be kept informed of all developments being planned. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Whether you can be with us in Dublin or not, we invite you to join us as a supporter of this project. As a supporter, you will be kept informed about all the practical activities and networking opport...

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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly@plassembly.bsky.social · 4mo ago

There's a unique energy in a room full of people in your field. Kathleen Foley and Siobhan Weekes discuss why academic events are key for emerging researchers in professional learning;not just for the theory, but for finding your tribe and seeing your work through a new lens. tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7

📢 Join us in DCU Institute of Education on June 5th and 6th for our two-day assembly devoted to discussing and sharing research on professional learning. 📢 👉 Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7 🚀 Follow us for updates! #PLRPA2026 #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

Really looking forward to this event. Fabulous keynotes! Check it out! #PLAssenbly2026 #professionallearning More information here: sites.google.com/dcu.ie/profe...

Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly@plassembly.bsky.social · 4mo ago

📢 Join us in DCU Institute of Education on June 5th and 6th for our two-day assembly devoted to discussing and sharing research on professional learning. 📢 👉 Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7 🚀 Follow us for updates! #PLRPA2026 #ProfessionalLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

If you can’t be with us in Dublin - add your name to our supporters list. Be kept informed, and get involved, as we create something new - building from the bottom up. Sign up here - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Out of the ashes … there is always the possibility of hope and renewal. A new space to connect research and practice in professional learning. Not just learning for work, but about work - and indeed, against work. Be part of something exciting and radical sites.google.com/dcu.ie/profe...

5th & 6th June 2026

Venue: Dublin City University Institute of Education, St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin, D09 YT18, Ireland Date: Friday 5th June & Saturday 6th June 2026

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📚 New Research Alert! Fostering teacher leadership for inclusion: the role of school-university partnerships and professional learning communities 50 free eprints: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/PPSFW... @dcuresearch.bsky.social @inclusivepedagogy.bsky.social @mauracoulter.bsky.social

📢 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

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

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.

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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

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'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

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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 · last yr.

‘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...

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...

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

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 · last yr.

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...

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 · last yr.

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...

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...

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)

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📣 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

📣 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

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....

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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

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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

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 · 2y ago

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

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

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

🎉 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