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Sabrina Fitzsimons

@sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social

Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education & Co-Director of DCU CREATE. Research focuses on occupational wellbeing in Education. IOE, DCU.

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@olivermcgarr.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Call for abstracts for special issue in the Journal of Education for Teaching on Developing student teachers’ critical understanding of digital technologies. enhance.oslomet.no/2026/01/14/s...

Special issue call for abstracts - Enhance

Developing student teachers’ critical understanding of digital technologies – beyond techno-utopian perspectives Editors Oliver McGarr, University of Limerick, oliver.mcgarr@ul.ie Bård Ketil Engen, Os...

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Sabrina Fitzsimons@sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I am exceptionally lucky to work with Dr Pia O’Farrell and Professor Catherine Furlong in DCU CREATE on research we’re all equally passionate about and committed to - research that is focused on impactful work that can make a real-world difference ⬇️ @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Education Matters@edmatters4all.bsky.social · 7mo ago

"Leaders shape workload expectations." Prof Catherine Furlong, Dr Pia O'Farrell & Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons offer valuable insights into the wellbeing of teachers. Full show on Monday 8am #Education #K12 #EdChat #wellbeing #art #love #nature #EdTech #AcademicTwitter #EduTwitter #EduSky #TeacherLife

Sinéad McNally@sineadmcnally.bsky.social · 12mo ago

In our recent school study of knowledge of #autism and attitudes to #inclusion, we found good understanding and positive attitudes. However, systemic barriers to full inclusion were evident. Available open access 👉 bit.ly/4fob70V @iesjournal.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Knowledge of autism and attitudes towards inclusive education for autistic pupils: a representative survey of school communities in Ireland

Autistic pupils have the right to access a quality education and be fully included in mainstream educational settings. This study aimed to measure knowledge of autism and attitudes towards the incl...

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DCU CREATE@dcucreate.bsky.social · last yr.

New EERA blog from Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons (DCU CREATE Co-Director) and Drs Lee Boag and David S. Smith (Robert Gordon University) "Why Teacher Educators Stay" - read more here ➡️ blog.eera-ecer.de/teacher-educ... @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @ecer-eera.bsky.social

Why teacher educators stay - the power of PERMA in practice

As the well-being of Teacher Educators is often overlooked, we take a closer look at how Seligman's PERMA model can help - and how institutions can help.

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DCU Library@dculibrary.bsky.social · last yr.

We officially left Twitter this week after 16 years on the platform. For those of you who followed us there during the good times (or for anyone who likes a good meme), we've compiled a video of our favourite Twitter moments. We're looking forward to finding friends old and new on Bluesky.

Sabrina Fitzsimons@sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland? DCU CREATE is conducting a large-scale mixed-methods study on mental health and burnout among primary and second level teachers in Northern Ireland. Have your voice heard here ⤵️

DCU CREATE@dcucreate.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland? Have your voice heard here ⤵️ dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Thank you for re-posts ➡️@utuedu.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social ‪ @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social

Sabrina Fitzsimons@sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland? DCU CREATE is conducting a large-scale mixed-methods study on mental health and burnout among primary and second level teachers in Northern Ireland. Have your voice heard here ⤵️

DCU CREATE@dcucreate.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you a teacher in Northern Ireland? Have your voice heard here ⤵️ dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Thank you for re-posts ➡️@utuedu.bsky.social @intonews.bsky.social ‪ @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social

Sabrina Fitzsimons@sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social · last yr.

Thank you for the opportunity to share my research on the vodcast @edmatters4all.bsky.social . I enjoyed our conversation! @dcucreate.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Education Matters@edmatters4all.bsky.social · last yr.

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 & 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! We speak to Sabrina Fitzsimons about her latest research - “Just plough on and pretend it’s not happening” - buff.ly/boyhwrh Full show out Mon 8am on YouTube & Spotify @DCU_IoE @DCU_Research David S. Smith RGU #burnout #educator #research

Siobhán Weekes@siobhanweekes.bsky.social · last yr.

It's going to be a great few days in Athlone for #esai25. I'll be taking part in one of the ERC roundtables, where I will be discussing my critical policy analysis of Droichead and teacher induction in Ireland. ➡️ Full paper here: zenodo.org/records/1441... @dcuioe.bsky.social

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ESAI@esai-irl.bsky.social · last yr.

Preparations are in full swing as #esai25 approaches this week! We look forward to 3 fantastic days 🎉 Best of luck to all those involved in the 185+ papers, 7 symposia, 14 posters, 4 SIG presentations, 2 keynotes, 1 panel & our new ‘round table & performance’ formats! #edchatie

Education Matters@edmatters4all.bsky.social · last yr.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐬 – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 #𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 Education Matters talks with expert Dr David Smith. Make sure your school knows what to do >> buff.ly/SEl6aTU #Adolescence #adolescencenetflix #StephenGraham #incels #teacher #school #education

Inside the World of Incels – What Educators Need to Know

Paul Hazzard sits down with Dr David Smith from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, to explore the controversial and often misunderstood world of incels (inv...

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RTÉ Brainstorm@rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · last yr.

Crisis in the classroom: 86% of Irish teachers in a new survey reported some level of burnout, indicating troubling levels of stress & poor mental health. Analysis by @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social Pia O'Farrell & Catherine Furlong @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Crisis in the classroom: burnout & stress amongst Irish teachers

86% of teachers in a new survey reported some level of burnout, indicating troubling levels of stress and poor mental health in Irish schools

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Eemer Eivers@eemereivers.bsky.social · last yr.

Know anyone aged 10-17 who’d like to be part of our fab Children’s Advisory Team? Help shape the Museum and have fun doing it! Details 👇

Museum of Childhood Ireland, Músaem Óige na hÉireann@museumofchildhood.bsky.social · last yr.

We are seeking new members to join our Children’s Advisory Team (ages 10-17). The views of children and young people have top priority in the development of the Museum. Be part of a team, share your ideas and help shape our future. Interested? Find out more: museumofchildhood.ie/we-are-the-c...

DCU CREATE@dcucreate.bsky.social · 2y ago

New publication alert ➡️ ‘Don’t do anything special for us coming’: the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... @dcuresearch.bsky.social @elainemcd.bsky.social @donenda.bsky.social @mbrowndcu.bsky.social

‘Don’t do anything special for us coming’: the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England

Ofsted inspections of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers aim to enhance training quality for pre-service teachers in England. However, research rarely examines the impact of these inspection...

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Joe O'Hara@joeoharadcu.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you keen to develop your research skills, extend your knowledge and become a leader in your field? If so, please consider joining us on the @dublincityuni.bsky.social EdD programme which is now recruiting for Autumn 2025.more detail here www.dcu.ie/courses/post... #educationalresearch

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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Paula Lehane@paulalehane.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 New publication (from last month, yes, but still!) A scoping review of research on assessment in Ireland’s Leaving Certificate (1999–2024)! 📚 With the LC's centenary approaching, now is the perfect time to take stock of the empirical research on LC assessment. 🧵👇1/11

Picture of the paper's abstract which reads: Post-primary students in Ireland are awarded the Leaving Certificate after passing the required assessments that occur inthe final year of senior-cycle education. While planned changeshave introduced incremental adjustments as to how assessment in this state-certified qualification is undertaken, recent unplanned events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated discussions on future assessment reforms. As we arrive at the centenary of the Leaving Certificate’s foundation, it seems timelyto review the empirical research that has been conducted on the assessment approaches that it currently uses. Taking the publication of the Commission on the Points System in 1999 as a starting point and using Arksey and O’Malley’s. (2005) six-step approach for scoping reviews, 107 publications up to 2024 were included in this study. Analysis and synthesis of the studies resulted in five broad research topics: Curriculum Development and Assessment Reform, Maths and Science Education, Fairness, Transition to Higher Education, and Emergency Measures. The results of this study highlight past researchand policy priorities as well as gaps within the existing literature. Itis hoped that the freely available database arising from this study will help to inform future research and policy agendas pertaining to Leaving Certificate assessment. The abstract's title is: Back to the future? Reflections from 25 years of empirical research on Leaving Certificate assessment in Ireland. It was written by Paula Lehane, Gillian O'Connor and Michael O'Leary
Dublin City University@dublincityuni.bsky.social · last yr.

Ofsted inspections affect not just teachers but also the people who train them. Piece co-authored by Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons @sabrinafitzsimons.bsky.social, Co-Director @dcucreate.bsky.social and Assistant Professor @dcuioe.bsky.social, for @uk.theconversation.com. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/4gpKXdj

Ofsted inspections affect not just teachers but also the people who train them

Ofsted inspections can take a heavy emotional and professional toll, making teacher educators feel undervalued.

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