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    Justin Rami

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    Justin the Director of the Further Education & Training Research Centre (FETRC) in DCUs Institute of Education. Justin is the Faculty of Education's former Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning. He is Chair of the Education & Training Foundation Programme (FET-HE) and the former Chair of the BSc in Education & Training, and the BSc in E&T Flexible Learning strand. Justin Rami is a lecturer and researcher in the School Policy & Practice at Dublin City University. At the undergraduate level, he teaches in the areas of Teaching & Learning Methodologies, Advanced Teaching & Learning Strategies, Curriculum,  Assessment & Feedback, Teaching Preparation & Developing a Research Perspective. Added to these modules Justin also delivers lectures and workshops on using Critical Voices in academic writing. At postgraduate level, he teaches in the area of Organisational Behaviour and Organisational Communications. Justin coordinates the Professional Management Skills area of the MSc in Education & Training (Leadership Strand), which covers areas such as Intercultural competence, Lean Six Sigma, Positive Psychology, Talent management, Coaching, Reflective practice and Communication and Perception. Justin is a graduate of the International University Leadership Management Programme (ULM).

    Book

    Year Publication
    2014 Holland, C., Mulcahy, C., Judge, M., Lovatt, J., Scanlon, G., Rami, J., Corrigan, T. & McSharry, M. (2014) Sustainability (RUCAS) project. RUCAS Case Studies:. E book: RUCAS. [Link]
    2012 Rami, J., Karakatsani, D. & LeRoy, E. (2012) An Inclusive Europe: Education for an inclusive Europe: New minorities / Movement within Europe. : CICE IPSE, London Metropolican College.
    2009 Rami, J. et al (2009) Accreditation of Vocational Learning Outcomes: Perspectives for a European Transfer . : ITB; University of Bremen.
    2007 Rami, J, Stenstr?m, M-L., Laine, K., Grollmann, P., Lalor, J., Loogma, K., McNamara, G., Messerer, K., Prokopp, M., ., Tutschner, R. & ?marik, M (2007) Elements of Good Practice-Examples in Towards Good Practices for Practice-Oriented Assessment n European Vocational Education. : Jyv?skyl? University Press.
    2007 Rami, J., Prokopp, M., Laine, K., Lalor, J., Loogma, K., McNamara, G. & ?marik, M.,Grollmann, P., Luomi-Messerer, K., Tutschner, R., Stenstr?m, M-L (2007) Praxisbegleitende Prüfungen und Beurteilungen in der beruflichen Bildung in Europa. : 3s, LIT Verlag.
    2007 Rami, J., Schuh, M.,LeRoy, E. (2007) Supporting students from different cultural backgrounds. : CiCe : IPSE, London Metropolitan University.
    2006 Rami, J., Lalor, J., Berg, W., Elm, A., Lorencovic, J., & Maiztequi-O?ate (2006) Developing Competencies in Citizenship Education and the Development of Identity in First Cycle Undergraduate Programmes. : CiCeA, IPSE, London Metropolitan University.
    2006 Rami, J., Lalor, J., Berg, W., Elm, A., Lorencovic, J., & Maiztequi-O?ate, C. (2006) Developing Competencies in Citizenship Education and the Development of Identity in Second Cycle Postgraduate Programmes, Vol 2. : CiCeA, IPSE, London Metropolitan University.
    2006 Rami, J, Stenstr?m, M-L., Laine, K., Grollmann, P., Lalor, J., Loogma, K., McNamara, G., Messerer, K., Prokopp, M., , Tutschner, R. & ?marik, M.( (2006) Quality & Practice in Assessment – New Approaches in Work-Related Learning. : Jyv?skyl? University Press.
    2005 Rami, J., Prokopp, M., Laine, K., Lalor, J., Loogma, K., McNamara, G. & ?marik, M - Grollmann, P., Luomi-Messerer, K., Tutschner, R., Stenstr?m, M-L (2005) Quality Assurance & Practice Oriented Assessment in Vocational Education & Training:. : ITB.

    Book Chapter

    Year Publication
    2022 O'Sullivan, R.; Rami, J. (2022) 'Key milestones in the evolution of skills policy in Ireland' In: Education Policy in Ireland Since 1922. [Link]
    2017 Rami, J & O'Kelly, J (2017) 'Initial Teacher Education in FET settings: Affirmation and Aspiration' In: Education Matters Yearbook 2016-2017. Galway, Ireland : Education Matters. [Link]
    2017 Justin Rami, Matt O'Leary (2017) 'The impact of austerity in Further Education: cross-cultural perspectives from England and Ireland' In: International and Comparative Education. United Kingdom : Taylor & Francis/Routledge. [Link]
    2017 O’leary, M.; Rami, J. (2017) 'The impact of austerity in Further Education: Cross-cultural perspectives from England and Ireland' In: International and Comparative Education: Contemporary Issues and Debates. [Link] [DOI]
    2014 Rami. J., and Shortt. T. (2014) 'Comparing the The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nursing in Ireland and the French State Diploma in Nursing' In: Tutschner, R; Müskens, W; Wittig, W(Eds.). Level assessments and bilateral comparisons in the European health care sector : Learning outcomes as a basis for comparing qualifications in Europe. Bonn : Nationale Agentur Bildung für Europa beim Bundesinstitut für Berufsbil.
    2013 Justin Rami , Tara Shortt (2013) 'Vocational Education & Training (VET) and professional education in health care and nursing in Ireland' In: Central Application Office [Online] Available from: [Accessed April 2013]. Department of Education and Science (1999) Qualifications (Education and Training) Act. Dublin: Department of Education and Science. Department of Health and Children (2001) The Health Service Reform Programme Quality and Fairness , A Health System for you. Dublin: Department of Health and Children. Further Education and Training Awards Council FETAC (2005) Placing FETAC Awards on the Nati(Eds.). Level Assessments of Learning Outcomes in Health Care and Nursing. Bremen, Germany : Bremen: Institut Technik und Bildung (ITB), Universit??t Bremen.
    2012 Lorenzi, F & Rami, J. (2012) 'A dialogical approach to developing professional competence in assessment' In: Dr Carmel Mulcahy and Professor Silvia Nikolova-Yalnazova(Eds.). Towards Transformative Education - A multidisciplinary perspective on research and practice in Bulgaria and Ireland. Bulgaria : Sofia University Press.
    2012 Francesca Lorenzi , Justin Rami (2012) 'A dialogical approach to developing professional competence in assessment' In: Towards Transformative Education .A multidisciplinary perspective on research and practice in Bulgaria and Ireland. Sofia : Sofia University Press.
    2012 Justin Rami , Francesca Lorenzi (2012) 'A dialogical approach to developing professional competence in assessment ' In: Biggs, J. B. (1987) Student Approaches to Learning and Studying, Melbourne, Australian Council for Educational Research Biggs, J. B. (1996) Enhancing teaching through constructive alignment, Higher Education , 32, pp. 347-364 Biggs, J. B. & Tang, C. (1999) Teaching for quality learning at university: what the student does, McGrew-Hill, US Boud, D. (2000) Sustainable Assessment: rethinking assessment for the learning society, in Professional Education, 22 (2) 151-167 Bryan, C. & Clegg, K. (ed(Eds.). Towards Transformative Education - A multidisciplinary perspective on research and practice in Bulgaria and Ireland. Sofia, Bulgaria : Sofia Univeristy.
    2009 Rami, J. & Lalor, J. (2009) 'Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning in Higher Education – Engineering in Ireland: a Case Study' In: Rami, J., Tutschner, R., & Wittig,W(Eds.). Accreditation of Vocational Learning Outcomes: Perspectives for a European Transfer . Bremen, Germany : ITB; University of Bremen.
    2007 Justin Rami , John Lalor , Gerry McNamara (2007) 'Multiple approaches to reflection as a key component of assessment' In: # Biggs, J. B. (1996) Enhancing teaching through constructive alignment. Higher education, 32(3):pp. 347???364. # Biggs, J. B. and Collis, K. F. (1982) Evaluating the quality of learning???the SOLO taxonomy. New York: Academic Press. # Bloxham, S. (2003) Guidelines for good assessment practice. UCSM, UK: Centre for Development of Learning and Teaching. # Boud, D., Keogh, R., and Walker, D. (1985) Reflection: turning experience into learning. London: Kogan Page. # Brown, S. and Knight, P. (19(Eds.). Case studies of good practices in assessment of student learning in higher education. : AISHE : All Ireland Society for Higher Education.
    2007 Rami, J., Lalor, J., & McNamara, G. (2007) 'Multiple approaches to reflection as a key component of Assessment' In: O’Neill, G., Huntley-Moore, S., Race, P.(Eds.). Case Studies of Good Practice in the Assessment of Student Learning in Higher Education. Dublin : (AISHE) All Ireland Society for Higher Education, AISHE READINGS 2007:.
    2006 Rami, J., Lalor, J., & McNamara, G. (2006) 'Triangulation & Reflection within Practice-Oriented Assessment on Vocational Education Programmes at Dublin City University' In: Institute of Educational Research(Eds.). Quality & Practice in Assessment – New Approaches in Work-Related Learning. Finland : Jyv?skyl? University Press.
    2006 Justin Rami , John Lalor (2006) 'Citizenship and identity education in Ireland in the post-celtic tiger era: impacts and possibilities' In: Banks, J.A., Banks, C.A.M., Cortes, C.E., Hahn, C., Merryfield, M., Moodley, K.A., Murphy-Shigematsu, S., Osler, A., Park, C. and Parker, W.C. (2005) Democracy and Diversity: principles and concepts for educating citizens in a global age, Seattle, WA, Centre for Multicultural Education, University of Washington. Holland,C and McKenna, P (2005) The Citizenship and Science Exchange (CaSE) Schools Project: A Report for the Centre for Cross Border Studies and Dublin City University Dub(Eds.). Citizenship education: Europe and the world. London : CiCe Institute for Policy Studies in Education.
    2006 Rami, J., Stenstr?m, M-L., Laine, K., Grollmann, P., Lalor, J., Loogma, K., McNamara, G., Messerer, K., Prokopp, M., Tutschner, R. & ?marik, M. (2006) 'Elements of Good Practice - Examples' In: Stenstr?m, M-L., Laine, K(Eds.). Towards Good Practices for Practice-Oriented Assessment in European Vocational Education, Occasional Papers 30. Finland : Institue of Educational Research, Jyv?skyl?.
    2004 Justin Rami , Gerry McNamara , John Lalor (2004) 'Ireland' In: Quality assurance and practice oriented assessment in vocational education and training: country studies. Germany : ITB Bremen.
    2003 Rami, J, () NQAI: Component 4:67-75 of the OECD’s ‘Country Background Report’ Into the role of the National Qualifications Systems in promoting Lifelong Learning’ NQAI / OCED, Dublin, Paris (2003) 'NQAI: Component 4:67-75 of the OECD’s' In: ‘Country Background Report’ Into the role of the National Qualifications Systems in promoting Lifelong Learning’. : OECD.

    Peer Reviewed Journal

    Year Publication
    2021 Peter Tiernan, Jane O'Kelly, Justin Rami (2021) 'Engaging Student Teachers in An Online Teaching Pedagogies Module during COVID-19'. International Journal of Higher Education, 10 (7):62-73. [Link] https://doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v10n7p62
    2021 (2021) 'Engaging Student Teachers in An Online Teaching Pedagogies Module during COVID-19'. International Journal of Higher Education, . [Link] [DOI]
    2015 Lalor, J.; Lorenzi, F.; Rami, J. (2015) 'Developing professional competence through assessment: Constructivist and reflective practice in teacher-training'. EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 15 . [Link] [DOI]
    2015 Rami, J, Lalor, J, Lorenzi, F. (2015) 'Developing Professional Competence through Assessment: Constructivist and Reflective Practice in Teacher-Training'. EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 15 :44-66.
    2015 Lalor, J; Lorenzi, F; Rami, J (2015) 'Developing Professional Competence through Assessment: Constructivist and Reflective Practice in Teacher-Training'. Egitim Arastirmalari - Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, :45-66. [DOI]
    2014 Holland, C., Mulcahy, C., Judge, M., Lovatt, J., Scanlon, G., Rami, J., Corrigan, T. & McSharry, M (2014) 'A Case Study of Infusing Sustainability within Dublin City University, through engagement in the EU TEMPUS Reorienting University Curricula to Address Sustainability (RUCAS) project'. 1 .
    2014 Holland, C., Judge, M., Rami, J., Mulcahy, C., Ramzy, O., & Lofty, N. (2014) 'Evaluation of the Infusion of Sustainability within Heliopolis University and Suez Canal University, Egypt'. 1 .
    2006 Rami, J., Lalor, J., & McNamara, G. (2006) 'Multiple approaches to reflection as a key component of Assessment'. in the Journal of Case Studies of Good Practice in the Assessment of Student Learning in Higher Education .

    Other Journal

    Year Publication
    2020 Rami, J. (2020) 'Look on every exit as being an entrance to somewhere else’ - Transitions from further to higher education in Ireland (Proving Hamlet wrong)' .
    2005 Rami, J. Lalor, J & McNamara, G Ed: Grollmann, P & Stenstr?m, M-L (2005) 'Quality Assurance and Practice-oriented Assessment in Vocational Education and Training : Country Studies' .

    Conference Publication

    Year Publication
    2020 Rami, J, & Lorenzi, F. (2020) Conference proceedings for Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC20) Co-located with the 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’20) Pedagogical dialogue and feedforward with large classes in a teacher education programme in Ireland [Link] [DOI]
    2019 Rami, J. (2019) JVET 2019: JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Increasing female participation in IT Apprenticeships in Ireland

    Conference Contribution

    Year Publication
    2024 John Lalor; Justin Rami (2024) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2024 Teachers’ responses to populism in the classroom: how do educators address the threat to European values posed by the rise of populism? Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, 04/04/2024-06/04/2024.
    2024 Rory O’Sullivan; Justin Rami (2024) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2024 International Drivers and National Barriers - the Story of FET in Ireland Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, 04/04/2024-06/04/2024.
    2024 Benjamin Mallon; John Lalor; Justin Rami (2024) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2024 Exploring the democratic potential of the Irish education system: from curriculum analysis to co-creation Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, 04/04/2024-06/04/2024.
    2024 Justin Rami (2024) ETBI Conference 21st February 2024 KEYNOTE - Unlocking the Potential of FET - Navigating Pathways & Transitions Athlone Springs Hotel, Ireland, .
    2024 Justin Rami; Francesca Lorenzi (2024) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2024 Navigating the Terrain of Dialogical Feedback in Teacher Education: Ethical Frontiers, Sustainable Practices, and Embracing Compassionate Care Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, 04/04/2024-06/04/2024.
    2024 John Lalor; Sarah McManus; Breda McNally; Justin Rami (2024) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2024 'Charting the experiences of FET learners into higher education: a case study' Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, 04/04/2024-06/04/2024.
    2024 Trudy Corrigan; Francesca Lorenzi; Jane O'Kelly; Justin Rami (2024) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference 2024 Evaluating the Health Benefits of Participation in Lifelong Learning in Ireland today Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, 04/04/2024-06/04/2024.
    2023 Rami, J.; O’Sullivan (2023) 15th International Conference & 75th Anniversary of the JVET Journal Employer Engagement in FET Programmes - Towards a Sustainable Approach Oxford University, United Kingdom, .
    2023 Lalor, J.; Rami, J. (2023) (ESAI) Annual Conference 2023- Education, Change and Democratic societies: new imperatives and Creat The Rise of Populism – Understandings, challenges, and responses within Irish Schools Stranmillis University College, Belfast, Ireland, 30/03/2023-01/04/2023.
    2023 Justin Rami & Rory O'Sullivan (2023) 15th International Conference & 75th Anniversary of the JVET Journal Employer Engagement in FET Programmes - Towards a Sustainable Approach Keble College, Oxford University, 13/07/2023-15/07/2023.
    2023 Rami, J.; Lalor, J.; Mallon, B. (2023) European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR): Prague Responsible Democratic Citizenship: conceptual considerations from the Irish educational context: symposium: Strengthening Responsible Democratic Citizenship: Conceptual and Practical Perspectives European Consortium for Political Research Prague, 04/09/2024-08/09/2024.
    2023 Justin Rami & Rory O (2023) 15th International JVET Conference 2023 Mapping the evolution of education and skills policy in Ireland Keble College, Oxford University, UK rd, 13/07/2023-15/07/2023.
    2023 Lalor, J.; Rami, J. (2023) (ECER) Annual Conference 2023- The Value of Diversity in Education and Educational Research Populism and Its Impact on Young People in Schools - A Comparative European Snapshot University of Glasgow, 22/08/2023-25/08/2023.
    2023 Rami, J.; O’Sullivan (2023) 15th International Conference & 75th Anniversary of the JVET Journal Mapping the evolution of education and skills policy in Ireland Oxford University, United Kingdom, .
    2022 Rami, J., Pennycook, C., Coulter, M., and Tiernan, P. (2022) National Volunteering Network Conference Celebrating connections and collaborations Volunteering during Covid-19: Lessons for the Future Athlone, .
    2022 Pennycook, C., Tiernan, P, Rami, J., and Coulter, M. (2022) National Volunteer Management Conference Volunteering through Covid Dublin, .
    2022 O’Kelly, J.,Rami, J., et al (2022) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2022, Reconstructing What Matter Exploring professionalism in Further Education and Training: a pilot module Marino Institute of Education, Ireland, .
    2022 Tiernan, P. & Rami, J. (2022) The Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) Spring Conference Pre-service Teachers Experiences of An Online Teaching Pedagogies Module during COVID-19 Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, Ireland, .
    2022 Rami, J. & O’Kelly, J. (2022) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annal Conference 2022, Reconstructing What Matters Implications for the professional formation of the FET Teacher - Teaching in Further Education & Training in Ireland Marino Institute of Education, Ireland, .
    2022 O’Sullivan, R. & Rami, J. (2022) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annal Conference 2022, Reconstructing What Matters Evolution of the Further Education & Training sector in Ireland – A focus on the development of a national skills policy in the State Marino Institute of Education, Ireland, .
    2022 Rami, J. (2022) EERA, European Conference on Education Research (ECER) Towards a Dialogical Model of Feedback and Engagement, the Use of Video Feedback in Pre-service Further Education Student Teachers Yerevan, Armenia, .
    2022 O’Sullivan, R. & Rami, J. (2022) American Association of Educational Research (AERA) Annual Meeting 2022 Equality of Opportunity in Further and Vocational Education in Ireland in the last century – Symposium, Equitable Education Systems for the 21st Century in Ireland San Diego, USA, .
    2022 Rami, J. (2022) International AHE Conference 2022 The use, impact, and possibilities of Video Feedback in Higher Education - towards a model of care, trust, and social presence Manchester UK, .
    2021 Tiernan, P. (2021) 17th International Conference on Technology, Knowledge & Society It’s not all Zoom and Gloom: Positives from the pandemic Online, Australia, 07/04/2021-08/04/2021.
    2021 Tiernan, P. (2021) Entrepreneurship in the Irish education system. International Conference on Science, Mathematics, En Keynote address: Entrepreneurship in the Irish education system. International Conference on Science, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and Technology Education Online, Turkey, 30/09/2021-03/10/2021.
    2021 O’Kelly, J., et al (2021) GASTA National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching in Learning Professional Identity for Teaching in FET Ireland, .
    2021 Corrigan, T.; Rami, J.; O’Kelly, J.; Lalor, J. (2021) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2021 Possibilities in Education: An Evaluation of a Team Based Approach (to supervision) of Final Year Student Projects in Teacher Education Online,Ireland, .
    2021 Corrigan, T., Rami, J., O’Kelly, J. & Lalor, J (2021) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2021 Possibilities in Education: An Evaluation of a Team Based Approach (to supervision) of Final Year Student Projects in Teacher Education Online, Ireland, .
    2021 Rami, J. & Tiernan, P. (2021) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2021 The use of Video Feedback In Higher Education - towards a model of social presence Online, Ireland, .
    2021 Tiernan, P. & Rami, J. (2021) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2021 How do undergraduate students evaluate online video for inclusion in assignment work? Online, Ireland, .
    2021 Tiernan, P. & Rami, J. (2021) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2021 Post-primary teachers learning to teach online: a COVID 19 response Online, Ireland, .
    2020 Rami, J. (2020) Are all assessment workloads the same? How can we encourage engagement through assessment? (forthcoming) Sipping Point, TEU, Dublin City University (date TBC), .
    2020 Rami, J and Lorenzi, F. (2020) HEAd’20 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’20) June 2 – 5, 2020 · Pedagogical dialogue and feedforward with large classes in a teacher education programme in Ireland Valencia, Spain (Virtual), 02/06/2020-05/06/2020.
    2020 Rami, J. (2020) HEAd’20 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd’20) June 2 – 5, 2020 · Pedagogical dialogue and feedforward with large classes in a teacher education programme in Ireland Valencia (Spain) - Virtual Presentation, 02/06/2020-05/06/2020.
    2019 Rami, J. (2019) The Institute of Education Inaugural Teaching & Learning Colloquim Aligning Assessment with Engagement, Participation and Attendance - Enhancing the Student Experience Institute of Education, DCU, Ireland, 18/06/2019-18/06/2019.
    2019 Rami, J. (2019) The Institute of Education Inaugural Teaching & Learning Colloquim Aligning Assessment with Engagement, Participation and Attendance - Enhancing the Student Experience Institute of Education, DCU, Ireland, 18/06/2019-18/06/2019.
    2019 Rami, J. (2019) Institute of Educations inaugural Teaching & Learning Colloquium Encouraging Attendance by engaging students through dialogic feedback Institute of Education, DCU, Ireland, 18/06/2020-18/06/2020.
    2019 Rami, J. And Lorenzi, F (2019) 7th Annual International AHE (Assessment in Higher Education) Conference DIALOGICAL FEEDBACK AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN PRE-SERVICE FURTHER EDUCATION TEACHERS MANCHESTER, UK, 26/06/2019-27/06/2019.
    2019 Rami, J. & Stokes, D, (2019) Presentation to the Ministry of Education, Skills, and Finance regarding the state of play of VET in Ireland ) Further Education & Training - The scenic route to success Institute fo Education, DCU, IRE, 07/11/2019-01/11/2019.
    2019 Rami, J. & Stokes, D, (2019) Presentation to the Ministry of Education, Skills, and Finance regarding the state of play of VET in Ireland ) Further Education & Training - The scenic route to success Institute fo Education, DCU, IRE, 07/11/2019-01/11/2019.
    2018 Rami, J. (2018) Presentation to the Austrian Ministry of Education & Skills, and delegation from Austrian VET colleges Connecting Research on/in F(V)ET in Ireland IE, .
    2018 Rami, J. (2018) Educational Studies Association of Ireland – Conference 2018 Values and Purpose in Education Learning opportunities between vocational education and training and the world of work - European perspectives on partnership University College Dublin, IE, 05/04/2018-07/04/2018.
    2018 Rami, J, & Lorenzi, F. (2018) 6th Annual International AHE (Assessment in Higher Education) Conference FET Teachers - Feedback & the development of professional competence Manchester, ENGLAND, 28/06/2018-01/07/2018.
    2018 Justin Rami (2018) 43rd Annual ESAI (Education Studies Association of Ireland) Learning opportunities between vocational education and training and the world of work - European perspectives on partnership University College Dublin, 05/04/2018-07/04/2018.
    2017 Justin Rami, John Lalor, Peter Teirnan, Francesca Lorenzi, Jane O'kelly (2017) ESAI 42nd Annual Conference Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice Cascading support from practitioners to learners in FET: learning difficulties and other issues Cork, 20/04/2017-22/04/2017.
    2017 Rami, J. (2017) HECA Conference 2017: Demographic Trends: The Urgent Agenda of HE Places Cooperation between FET & HE sector to improve student pathways Griffith College, Dublin, 27/04/2017-27/04/2017.
    2017 Rami, J, O'Kelly, J, Teirnan, P (2017) 12th Annual JVET Journal Conference Squeezing the middle - A study of of teachers, trainers and staff working in the Further Education & Training sector in Ireland under the backdrop of the Irish financial crisis Oxford, UK, 07/07/2017-09/07/2017.
    2017 Justin Rami (2017) Student pathways in Higher Education Plenary IV: Near & Far: Supporting Student Mobility across Diverse Dimensions- Pathways and Progression from FET (College) to University & Institutes of Technology (IoTs) in Ireland : Barriers to Pr Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 01/05/2017-02/05/2017.
    2017 Rami, J. Lalor, J. (2017) ESAI 42nd Annual Conference Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice Squaring the circle – vocationalism and further education & training in Ireland University College Cork, 20/04/2017-22/04/2017.
    2017 Rami, J, O'Kelly, J, Teirnan, P (2017) 12th Annual JVET Journal Conference Squeezing the middle - A study of of teachers, trainers and staff working in the Further Education & Training sector in Ireland under the backdrop of the Irish financial crisis Oxford, UK, .
    2016 Lalor, J., O’Kelly, J,. Rami, J. (2016) ECER 2016, Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers Initial Teacher Education for Further Education: An Evaluation of Trainee Teachers’ Experiences of their Teaching Placement Dublin, .
    2016 (2016) ECER 2016 Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers UCD The emergence of a new Further Education and Training Landscape in Ireland - responding to learner needs - moving from FET to HE Dublin, Ireland, 22/08/2016-26/08/2016.
    2016 Rami, J, Kenny, M, Walsh, A (2016) Imagining Diverse Futures form Adult Education: Questions of Power and Resources of Creativity Further Education and Training (FET): Questions of Power and Resources Maynooth University, Kildare, Ireland, 07/09/2016-11/12/2016.
    2016 Ursel Hauschildt (presenting), I?igo Isusi, Adamantia Spanaka (presenting), Justin Rami (presenting), Klaus Ruth (presenting), Ruta Porniece (presenting) (2016) ECER 2016 Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers Partnerships for Lifelong Learning in Engineering and Technology Sectors - An Investigation of Integrated Learning Opportunities and Bridging Programs in Europe UCD, Dublin, Ireland, 22/08/2016-26/12/2016.
    2016 Rami, J, O'Kelly, J, Lalor, J (2016) ECER 2016 Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers Initial Teacher Education for Further Education: An Evaluation of Trainee Teachers’ Experiences of their Teaching Placement UCD, Dublin , Ireland, 22/08/2016-26/08/2016.
    2016 Rami, J. (2016) Pathways and Progression from FET to HE – Supporting Progression Key Barriers to Progression – 大发体育在线_大发体育-投注|官网ings from a Scoping Exercise by FET2HE Regional Network DCU, Ireland, 21/10/2016-21/10/2016.
    2016 Rami, J, (2016) VET European Business Forum (VET Skills Week - Brussels) VET Researcher Community Forum: Focus on VET Research - Strengthening the Evidence Base Brussels, 07/12/2016-09/12/2016.
    2015 Rami, J, Tobin, I, Gunning, S. (2015) ESAI (Educational Studies Association of Ireland) 40th Annual Conference Transitions Between Further & Higher Education - Symposium - Further Education in a time of Transition Carton House, County Kildare, 09/04/2015-11/04/2015.
    2015 Rami, J, Tobin, I, Gunning, S. (2015) The European Conference on Educational Research Look on every exit as being an entrance to somewhere else -Transitions from Further to Higher Education in Ireland (Proving Shakespeare wrong ) Budapest, Hungary, 08/09/2015-11/09/2015.
    2014 Rami, J. Berry, R. (2014) ESAI (Educational Studies Association of Ireland) Imagining and Innovating for Sustainable Futures; education in challenging times Challenging Assumptions A case study illuminating parental perceptions of education in a disadvantaged school, using traditional and gamified homework to illustrate parental involvement. Athlone, Ireland, 10/04/2014-12/04/2014.
    2012 Rami, J. (2012) International Consortium for Educational Development, (ICED 2012) Assessment for Transformation: Development & Sustainability of an innovative dialogical assessment framework Bangkok, Thailand, 22/07/2012-25/07/2012.
    2012 Rami, J. & Lorenzi, F (2012) 37th Annual Conference ESAI (Education Studies Association of Ireland) Assessment in Higher Education – The Influence of the Bologna Process on Learning University College Cork, 29/03/2012-31/03/2012.
    2012 Rami, J. & Lorenzi, F. (2012) 22nd Annual ETEN Conference - 'Education Key Competences for the Future' The Development Holistic Professional Competence through assessment - Applying Constructivist and Reflective Assessment Practices In A Teacher-Training Programme Coimbra, Portugal, 19/04/2012-21/04/2012.
    2012 Rami, J & Lorenzi, F. (2012) The European Conference on Educational Research 2012 Dialogical Assessment: The Development And Adaptability Of An Innovative Dynamic Framework Cadiz, Spain, 17/09/2012-21/09/2012.
    2011 Rami, J. & Lorenzi, F. (2011) 36th Annual Conference ESAI (Education Studies Association of Ireland) Dialogical approaches to the learner/teacher relationship in teaching (and) assessment Dublin, Ireland, 14/04/2011-16/04/2011.
    2011 Rami, J. Lorenzi F. (2011) 36th Annual Conference ESAI (Education Studies Association of Ireland Dialogical approaches to the learner/teacher relationship in teaching (and) assessment Dublin, 14/04/2011-17/12/2016.
    2010 Rami, J. & Lorenzi, F. (2010) ECER (European Conference of Educational Research): Education and Cultural Change Assessing the Assessment University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, 24/08/2010-26/08/2010.
    2010 Rami, J., Le Roy, E. & Karakatsani, D. (2010) The Twelfth Annual CiCe Network Conference: Lifelong Learning and Active Citizenship Education for and Inclusive Europe: Movement within Europe Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, 20/05/2010-22/05/2010.
    2010 Rami, J. & Lorenzi, F. (2010) The 35th ESAI Annual Conference: Assessment without boundaries Crown Plaza Hotel Dundalk, Dundalk, Ireland, 25/03/2010-27/03/2010.
    2010 Rami, J. (2010) Migration & citizenship in Europe: University of Peloponnese Citizenship and Intercultural Education in Ireland Dept of Political Science and International Relations, University of Peleponnese, Corinth, Gree, 28/04/2010-01/05/2010.
    2009 Rami,J. & Lorenzi, F. (2009) ECER 2009: The European Educational Research Association annual conference: Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research Assessment for the development of professional competence University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 28/09/2009-30/09/2009.
    2009 Rami, J. & Lorenzi, F (2009) The 34th ESAI Annual Conference: Professional Education, Research, Practice and Learning Assessment for professional Competence Hotel Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland, 02/04/2009-04/04/2009.
    2009 Rami, J. et al (2009) ECER 2009: The European Educational Research Association annual conference: Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research European Approaches to Enhance Permeability between Vocational and Higher Education through Accreditation of Learning Outcomes University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 28/09/2009-30/09/2009.
    2009 Rami, J (2009) ECER 2009: The European Conference on Educational Research: Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research Recognition and accreditation of prior learning in the engineering sector in Ireland University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, 28/09/2009-30/09/2009.
    2009 Rami. J., Lorenzi. F. & Lalor J. (2009) BERA (British Educational Research Association) annual conference The application of constructivist assessment practices in a teacher-training programme: a tool for developing professional competencies University of Manchester, Manchester, England, UK, 02/09/2009-05/09/2009.
    2008 Rami, J & Lalor, J (2008) The European Conference on Educational Research; Theme: From Teaching to Learning Recognition and Validation of Prior learning in Vocationally related Education in Ireland: Innovative Instruments for the Accreditation of Vocational Learning Outcomes University of Gothenburg. Gothenburg, Sweden, 10/09/2008-19/09/2008.
    2008 Rami, J & Lalor, J (2008) 10th Annual CiCe Conference he role of Culture in the development of Identity in diverse education settings Istanbul Univeristy, Istanbul, Turkey, 28/05/2008-31/05/2008.
    2008 Rami, J. & Lalor, J. (2008) MESEA (The Society for Multi-Ethnic Studies: Europe and the Americas) Conference Confronting the realities of immigration: how does the Irish education systems accommodate the rich diversity of it's student population University of Leiden, Netherlands, 25/06/2008-28/06/2008.
    2008 Rami, J & Lalor, J. (2008) Forging Identities : Past into Present The Development of Identity in Education in a Culturally Diverse Setting Dublin City Univeristy, 15/02/2008-16/02/2008.
    2008 Rami, J. (2008) ECER 2008: The European Conference on Educational Research : Theme: From Teaching to Learning? Innovative Instruments for the Accreditation of Vocational Learning Outcomes in Europe – Symposium no. 298: University of Gothenburg. Gothenburg, Sweden, 10/09/2008-19/09/2008.
    2007 Rami, J. & Lalor, J. (2007) 9th Annual CiCe Conference: Citizenship Education in Society - Experiences of foreign nationals within the Irish Education sector Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III, Montpellier, France, 24/05/2007-27/05/2007.
    2007 Rami, J. et al (2007) ECER 2007 : European Conference on Educational Research: Contested Qualities of Educational Research, European Conference on Education Research New approaches of assessment and quality in work-related learning University of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium, 19/09/2007-21/09/2007.
    2007 Rami, J., Lalor, J., & McNamara, G. (2007) ESAI 32nd Annual Conference Reflective practice as a means of ensuring Quality Assurance & Improvement in Assessment in Higher Education Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan, Ireland, 29/03/2007-31/03/2007.
    2007 Rami, J. & Lalor, J. (2007) Sociological Association of Ireland, Post Graduate Research Conference Citizenship and Identity Education in Ireland: recent developments and possible futures’ Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, 04/11/2007-04/11/2007.
    2007 Rami, J (2007) 9th annual CiCe Conference: Citizenship Education in Society - Academic Freedom not Academic Assimilation - Higher Education and International Students Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III, Montpellier, France, 24/05/2007-27/05/2007.
    2007 Rami, J & Lalor, J. (2007) Second European Quality Assurance Forum Implementing and Using Quality Assurance: Strategy and Practice Multiplicity of methods in assessment as a form of quality assurance, quality control & quality improvement Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy, 15/11/2007-18/11/2007.
    2007 Rami, J. & Lalor, J. (2007) 2nd Irish Evaluation Network National Conference: The relationship of evaluation to emerging approaches to quality assurance in organisations Multiplicity of Methods in assessment as a form of Quality Assurance, Quality Control & Quality Improvement Jurys Hotel, Ballsbriedge, Dublin. Ireland, 19/01/2007-20/01/2007.
    2007 Rami, J. & Lalor, J. (2007) New Voices in Irish Criticism - International Postgraduate Conference, 2007 Citizenship and Identity Education in Ireland: recent developments and possible futures St Patrick’s Institute of Education, Dublin, Ireland, 20/04/2007-21/04/2007.
    2006 Rami, J., Lalor, J. (2006) 8th Annual (CICE) Children's Identity and Citizenship Education in Europe Conference: Citizenship Education: Europe and the World Citizenship & Identity Education in Ireland in the Post-Celtic Tiger era: Impacts & Possibilities University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitate), Riga, Latvia, 25/05/2006-27/05/2006.
    2005 Rami. J, Lalor, J. & McNamara. G. (2005) ECER 2005: European Educational Research Association Annual Conference The Irish context: practice-oriented assessment in vocational education & training - current systems, new trends and future developments University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 07/09/2005-10/09/2005.

    Commissioned Report

    Year Publication
    2022 Rami, J., Pennycook, C., Coulter, M., Tiernan, P. (2022) Volunteering during COVID-19 Lessons for the Future (Research Report). Ireland: COMMREP [Link]
    2017 Justin Rami, John lalor, Peter Teirnan, Francesca Lorenzi, Jane O'kelly (2017) Key issues and approaches to working with and supporting adult learners in the further Education and Training (FET) sector in Ireland - Focus on CPD: A report by FETRC, (Further Education & Training Research Centre). COMMREP

    Other Publication

    Year Publication
    2012 Justin Rami (2012) Non satis scire (To know is not enough): the impact of Europe's Bologna process on the development of learning and assessment in the context of a higher education institution in Ireland.
    2012 Dr Justin Paul Rami (2012) ‘NON SATIS SCIRE’ (TO KNOW IS NOT ENOUGH) THE IMPACT OF EUROPE’S BOLOGNA PROCESS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING & ASSESSMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN IRELAND . Dublin City University:
    2005 Rami, J. Lalor, J. & McNamara, G. (2005) The Irish context: Practice-oriented assessment in VET- Current systems, new trends and future developments.
    2003 Rami, J. (2003) An exploration of Organisational Communications leading to Organisational Change in an Arts Development organisation using Action Research. Dublin City University:

    Invited Seminars

    Year Publication
    2021 Rami, J (2021) The use, impact and possibilities of Video Feedback in Higher Education - towards a model of care, trust and social presence. INVS [Link]

    Invited papers

    Year Publication
    2022 Rami, J & O’Kelly, J. (2022) Teaching in Further Education and Training - Implications for the professional formation of the FET practitioner - Further Education & Training. Dublin: INVP [Link]
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    Professional Associations

    Association Function From / To
    FE-HE Network support ATP related to HE & FE -
    HEI FET Forum The Association of Qualifications Providers for FET Educators provides education and training and related supports to assist individuals to gain a range of employment, career, personal and social skills and qualifications at Levels 1-6 on the NFQ or equivalent, and is aimed at jobseekers, school leavers, labour market returners, employees, those interested in new career direction, those wishing to access ‘second chance’ education, those wishing to re-engage in learning and to prepare school-leavers and others for higher education. FET also plays an important role in helping people to lead fulf -

    Honors and Awards

    Date Title Awarding Body
    01/09/2011 Teaching & Learning Award DCU Learning Innovation Unit
    01/09/2009 Teaching & Learning Award DCU Learning Innovation Unit
    01/09/2007 Teaching & Learning Award DCU Learning Innovation Unit
    01/09/2006 Teaching & Learning Award DCU Learning Innovation Unit
    01/05/2018 Presidents Award for Teaching Excellence DCU

    Committees

    Committee Function From / To
    University Standards Committee -
    Faculty Teaching & learning Committee IoE -
    Faculty Board -
    Academic Council 30/09/2013 - 30/06/2016

    Research Interests

    Justin’s current research expertise is in the area of Further and Vocational Education and Training, with a focus on Assessment & Feedback in education. Dr Rami has published over 60 articles, books and chapters relating to FET, vocational education, apprenticeship, assessment & feedback, quality assurance and accreditation. He has 16 year’s experience working on national and international research projects focusing on Assessment, RPL, Qualification Frameworks, Accreditation and Transfer and Progression -  with an special interatied in life long learning issues.  Other current and recent research work focuses on Curriculum Reform, Vocational Education and Training, European vocational education and training, Apprenticeships, Gender Equality, Training, Citizenship and Diversity.

    He is a recipient of DCU's Teaching & Learning Award in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 and was awarded the President's Award for Teaching Excellence in 2018. Justin's background is in Development / Community Arts and Education and he has worked as a teacher/trainer &  researcher across the EU and Nigeria, Egypt, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Japan, Croatia, Bosnia and India.

    Modules Coordinated

    Term Title Subject
    2022 Microteaching and Teaching Preparation ES114
    2022 Assessment and Feedback ES204
    2020 Leadership and the Learning Organisation ES316
    2022 Professional Development & Lifelong Learning ES328
    2021 Developing a Research Perspective ES323
    2021 Leadership and the Learning Organisation ES325
    2021 Research Project 2 ES327