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    Ann Marie Farrell

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    E:AnnMarie.Farrell@dcu.ie

    Assistant Professor
    DCU St Patrick's Campus
    Drumcondra
    Dublin 9
    D09 DY00

    E:annmarie.farrell@dcu.ie

    Assistant Professor

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    Book Chapter

    Year Publication
    2021 Farrell, A.M. (2021) 'Embedding Universal Design for Learning in the Large Class Context: Reflections on Practice' In: Handbook of Research on Applying Universal Design for Learning Across Disciplines: Concepts, Case St. Pennsylvania, USA : IGI Global. Link
    2012 Walshe, D. & Farrell, A.M. (2012) 'Developing home-school collaboration for children with special educational needs in a mainstream setting (pp. 353-366)' In: In T. Day, & J. Travers (Eds.), Special and inclusive education: A research perspective. Oxford : Peter Lang.
    2012 Kelly, S. & Farrell, A.M (2012) 'Making the transition: Exploring pupils’ and parents’ experiences of the move from a special class in primary school to post-primary schooling (pp. 39-52)' In: In T. Day, & J. Travers (Eds.), Special and inclusive education: A research perspective. Oxford : Peter Lang.

    Edited Book

    Year Publication
    2012 Farrell, A.M (Ed.). (2012) The course: A history of the special education diploma in St Patrick's College 1961/62 - 2011/12. Dublin: St. Patrick's College,

    Peer Reviewed Journal

    Year Publication
    2021 Buckley, K.;Stone, S.;Farrell, A.M.;Glynn, M.;Lowney, R.;Smyth, S. (2021) 'Learning from student experience: large, higher education classes transitioning online'. Irish Educational Studies, 40 . Link
    2021 O’Keeffe, M.;Crehan, M.;Munro, M.;Logan, A.;Farrell, A.M.;Clarke, E.;Flood, M.;Ward, M.;Andreeva, T.;Van Egeraat, C.;Heaney, F.;Curran, D.;Clinton, E. (2021) 'Exploring the role of peer observation of teaching in facilitating cross-institutional professional conversations about teaching and learning'. International Journal for Academic Development, 26 . Link
    2018 Carty, A. & Farrell, A.M. (2018) 'Co-teaching in a mainsteam post-primary mathematics clasroom: an evaluation of models of co-teaching from the perspective of the teachers'. Support for Learning, 33 (2):101-121. Link
    2017 Coogan, C. & Farrell, A.M. (2017) 'Transition to the post-primary section of a special school for students with mild general learning disabilities'. REACH - Journal of Special Needs Education in Ireland, 30 (2).
    2016 Farrell, A.M. & Seery, M. (2016) 'Making Chemical Language Easier (hardcopy title) / Making Chemical Language Easy (online title)'. Education in Chemistry, . Link
    2012 Farrell, A.M., & O'Neill, A. (2012) 'Learning support/resource teachers in mainstream post-primary schools: Their perception of the role in relation to subject teachers'. REACH - Journal of Special Needs Education in Ireland, 25 (2):92-103. Link
    2016 Farrell, A.M.;Seery, M. (2016) 'Making chemical language easier'. Education in Chemistry, 53 . Link
    2011 Douglas, G.;McLinden, M.;Farrell, A.M.;Ware, J.;McCall, S.;Pavey, S. (2011) 'Access to print literacy for children and young people with visual impairment: Implications for policy and practice'. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 26 . Link

    Other Journal

    Year Publication
    2012 Farrell, A.M. (2012) 'Differentiating for language and literacy within subject areas in post-primary schools' .

    Conference Publication

    Year Publication
    2021 Glynn, M., Farrell, A.M., Buckley, K., Lowney, R., Smyth, S., & Stone, S. (2021) 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'21) Suddenly moving large classes online: Illuminating the experience of the teaching staff in one university
    2021 Smyth, S., Buckley, K., Farrell, A.M., Glynn, M., Lowney, R., & Stone, S. (2021) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium The opportunities and challenges of emergency, remote learning for large class students during the Covid-19 pandemic
    2020 Farrell, A.M. & Logan, A. (Eds.). (2020). (2020) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC): Pre-Conference Symposium of Higher Education Advances (HEAd) Conference Proceedings of the Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium Link
    2019 Farrell, A.M. & Logan, A. (Eds) (2019) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (pre-conference workshop HEAd '19) Proceedings of the first PHELC symposium, Universitat Politècnica de València, 25 June 2019 Link
    2019 Carty, A. & Farrell, A.M. (2019) Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI) Supporting Mathematical Literacy in Post-Primary Schooling: Issues to Consider when using a Co-Teaching Approach Link
    2019 Farrell, A.M. (2019) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (Pre-conference workshop HEAd '19) Building UDL into summative assessment in a large class: Challenges and possibilities Link
    2019 Farrell, A.M. (2019) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy (ICEP) Using the UDL framework to take account of student diversity when developing summative assessment in a large class context: Reflections of a higher education teacher educator
    2018 Logan, A. & Farrell, A.M. (2018) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Co-Teaching in a Large Class in Higher Education: Working Collaboratively in Support of Engaging Pedagogy Link
    2018 Farrell, A.M. & Logan, A. (2018) 4th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd) Increasing engagement and participation in a large, third -level class setting using co-teaching Valencia, 20/06/2018- 22/06/2018 Link
    2018 Farrell, AM;Logan, A (2018) 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION ADVANCES (HEAD'18) Increasing engagement and participation in a large, third-level class setting using co-teaching

    Conference Contribution

    Year Publication
    2021 Glynn, M.;Farrell, A.M.;Buckley, K.;Lowney, R.;Smyth, S.;Stone, S. (2021) Higher Education Advances (HEAd) Conference Suddenly moving large classes online: Illuminating the experience of the teaching staff in one university Valencia, Online, .
    2021 Smyth, S.;Buckley, K.;Farrell, A.M.;Glynn, M.;Lowney, R.;Stone, S. (2021) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium, Online The opportunities and challenges of emergency, remote learning for large class students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Oral Presentation Dublin: Virtual, .
    2021 Stone, S., Buckley, K., Farrell, A.M., Glynn, M., Lowney, R., & Smyth, S. (2021) European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) Annual Con Moving Large Classes Online Virtual, .
    2020 Glynn, M., Farrell, A.M., Buckley, K., Lowney, R., Smyth, S., & Stone, S. (2020) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy (ICEP) Suddenly moving large classes online: the DCU experience Dublin: Virtual, .
    2019 Farrell, A.M. (2019) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) (Pre-conference symposium HEAd '19) Building UDL into summative assessment in a large class: Challenges and possibilities Valencia, Spain, .
    2019 Farrell, A.M. & Logan, A. (2019) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) (Pre-conference symposium of HEAd '19) Convenors and facilitators of symposium for HE large class teachers Valencia, Spain, .
    2018 Logan, A. & Farrell, A.M. (2018) 4th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd) Evaluating the use of co-teaching as a teaching strategy in the large class setting (400 students) Valencia, 20/06/2018-22/06/2018.
    2017 Farrell, A.M. and Logan, A. (2017) International Symposium in New Issues in Teacher Education (ISNITE) International conference on initial teacher education Gdansk, Poland, 29/08/2017-31/08/2017.
    2016 Logan, A., King, F., & Farrell, A.M. (2016) ECER 2016 Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers Enabling Education: A Model for Developing a Collaborative Pedagogical Culture that Impacts on Student Teacher Learning and Practice Dublin, UCD, .
    2013 Farrell, A.M. (2013) Annual Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Task analysis: Target setting, teaching and assessment St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, .
    2012 Farrell, A.M. (2012) Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) Differentiating within subject areas to address students' language and literacy needs St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, .
    2012 Farrell, A.M. (2012) Annual Graduate Student Conference of Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) An analysis of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act: Implications for initial teacher education Dublin Institute of Technology, .
    2012 Farrell, A.M. (2012) Regional Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) Differentiating for language and literacy in subject areas in post-primary schools Wexford, .
    2012 Farrell, A.M. (2012) Irish Red Cross Instructor Seminar Considerations for teaching and training people with special educational needs Dublin, .
    2012 Farrell, A/M. (2012) Support for Learning Regional Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) - Organiser and manager of conference content and presentations as part of 50th Anniversary celebrations for Graduate Diploma in Special Education, St Patrick's College (1961/2 - 2011/12) in collaboration with ILSA Executive Committee Carlow, .
    2011 Farrell, A.M. & Travers, J. (2011) Re-imagining initial Teacher Education Conference Special education legislation and policy since 1998 in Ireland: Implications for initial teacher education Dublin, .
    2011 Farrell, A.M. (2011) Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) Teaching language and literacy within and through history Dublin, .
    2011 Farrell, A.M. & O'Neill, A. (2011) Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) The role of learning support/resource teachers in post primary schools: Collaborating with and supporting class teachers Dublin, .
    2010 Farrell, A.M. & O'Neill, A. (2010) Annual Conference of the Colleges of Education Research Consortium (CERC) Learning support/resource teachers in post-primary schools: Their perceptions of their role Dublin, .
    2009 Douglas, G., McLinden, M., & Farrell, A.M. (2009) National Council for Special Education (NCSE) Inaugural Research Seminar International review of the literature of evidence of best practice models and outcomes in the education of blind and visually impaired children Dublin, .
    2009 Farrell, A.M. & O'Neill, A. (2009) 21st Annual Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Learning support/resource teachers in post-primary schools: Their perceptions of their role and of the challenges of inclusion at second level Dublin, .
    2007 Farrell, A.M., Ware, J., Balfe, T., Travers, J., Prunty, A., O'Riordan, M., & McPhillips, T (2007) 19th Annual International Conference of Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) The changing face of the pupil population in special schools and classes Dublin, .
    2007 Farrell, A.M. & Kelleher, D. (2007) Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) Transition from primary to post-primary school for pupils with special educational needs Dublin, .
    2006 Farrell, A.M. (2006) Association Montessori Internationale Annual Conference Including children with special educational needs Cork, .
    2005 Farrell, Ann Marie (2005) Building Blocks: for Effective Special Educational Needs Provision - 17th Annual International Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) (i) Using Differentiation to Meet Individual Needs in the Classroom (ii)Understanding Life in the 'Olden Days' - Strategies for Teaching History to Students with Mild and Moderate General Learning Disabilities Dublin, Ireland, 09/06/2005-11/06/2005.
    2004 Farrell, Ann Marie (2004) Towards Mutual Understanding: PErson, Environment, Community - 12th World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (IASSID) Educational Provision for Pupils with Mild Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland Monpellier, France, 14/06/2004-19/06/2004.
    2003 Farrell, Ann Marie (2003) Special Needs: Demands and Delivery - 15th Annual International Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Going to the 'Big School' - Transition from First to Second Level for Students with Special Educational Needs Dublin, Ireland, 12/06/2003-14/06/2003.
    2000 Farrell, Ann Marie (2000) Special Education: A Celebration - 12th Annual International Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Practical Ideas for Promoting Literacy Across the Curriculum Dublin, Ireland, 08/06/2000-10/06/2000.
    1997 Farrell, Ann Marie; Buckley, Sean; McDermott, Alan; Sweeney, Bernie (1997) Curriculum: Dynamic of Disintegrating - 9th Annual International Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education Accessing Mainstream Curricula Dublin, Ireland, 13/06/1997-14/06/1997.

    Published Report

    Year Publication
    2021 Farrell, A.M., Buckley, K., Glynn, M., Lowney, R., Smyth, S., & Stone, S. (2021) Moving Large Classes Online: Illuminating the experience of the sudden transition of large, face-to-face programmes to the online environment in Dublin City University, in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Dublin City University, . Link
    2009 Ware, J., Balfe, T., Butler, C., Day, T., Dupont, M., Harten, C., Farrell, A.M., McDaid, R., O'Riordan, M., Prunty, A., & Travers, J. (2009) Research report on the role of special schools and classes in Ireland (NCSE Research Reports No: 4). National Council for Special Education, .
    2009 Douglas, G., McCall, S., McLinden, M., Pavey, S., Ware, J., & Farrell, A.M. (2009) International review of the literature of evidence of best practice models and outcomes in the education of blind and visually impaired children(NCSE Research Reports No: 3). National Council for Special Education, .
    2007 Ware, J., Balfe, T., Day, T., Farrell, A.M., O'Keeffe, M., O'Riordan, M., Prunty, A., & Travers, J. (2007) Report on the survey of special schools and classes. Report Commissioned by the Department of Education and Science. St. Patrick's College, .
    2004 Farrell, Ann Marie (2004) Provision for Students with Special Educational Needs in Dublin Post-Primary Schools (Research Report). Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education, .

    Booklet

    Year Publication
    2018 Bolger, E., Butler, T., Byrne, C., Kelly, A., Wickham, J. & Farrell, A.M. (2018) Including pupils with ADHD: A practical guide for student-teachers on school placement. http://www.hadd.ie/article/including-pupils-adhd-new-booklet-dcu-and-hadd-adhd-ireland. BOOKLET

    Thesis

    Year Publication
    1998 Farrell, A.M. (1998) Accessing mainstream curricula in a special school: An illuminative case study. THES

    Invited Seminars

    Year Publication
    2021 Farrell, A.M. (2021) The Advance HE Journey: Reflections on the Senior Fellowship Route. INVS
    2020 Smyth, S., Glynn, M., Buckley, K., Farrell, A.M., Lowney, R., & Stone, S. (2020) Moving large, face-to-face classes online. INVS
    2019 Farrell, A.M. & Logan, A. (2019) Using a range of co-teaching models to facilitate workshop-based learning in a large class: Invited seminar for the 'Sipping Point' seminar series 2018/19, DCU Teaching Enhancement Unit. INVS
    2018 Logan, A. & Farrell, A.M. (2018) Co-teaching: Supporting Participation, Engagement and Learning in a Large University Class [GradIreland Higher Education and Awards Symposium 2018]. INVS
    2018 Farrell, A.M. (2018) Monitoring Attendance [in university]. Invited seminar for the 'Sipping Point' seminar series 2017/8, DCU Teaching Enhancement Unit. INVS
    2016 Farrell, A.M. (2016) Size Matters: Using Formative Assessment and Feedback to Support Teaching, Learning and Summative Assessment in the Large Class Setting: Teaching and Learning Day (DCU Teaching Enhancement Unit). INVS
    2015 Logan, A. & Farrell, A.M. (2015) Team Teaching in a Large Lecture Setting: Lessons from Practice: DCU Teaching Enhancement Unit Seminar Series, National Institute for Digital Learning. INVS
    2014 Farrell, A.M. (2014) Mild general learning disabilities: Implications for teaching and learning: IATSE Regional Seminar. INVS
    2010 A.M. Farrell (2010) History of special education in Ireland and current trends. Presentation to the Special Education Team, Education Department, University of Aberdeen. INVS

    Seminar

    Year Publication
    2018 Farrell, A.M. (2018) Creating case study materials [DCU Teaching Enhancement Unit Teaching and Learning Day]. SEM
    2016 Farrell, A.M. (2016) Preliminary Evaluation of the Integration of Special and Inclusive Education across the BEd Programme: CREATE21 Seminar Series. SEM
    2016 Farrell, A.M & Logan, A. (2016) The use of co-teaching as a platform for workshop-based learning leading to formative assessment of threshold concepts in the large class setting: National Forum for Enhancement of T&L at third level - Seminar Series on Assessment. SEM Link
    2016 Logan, A. & Farrell, A.M. (2016) Evaluating the Use of Co-Teaching as a Teaching Strategy in the Large Class Setting: Poster Presentation - Launch of CREATE21 Research Centre. SEM
    2016 Farrell, A.M. (2016) Kahoot! Using educational technology to formatively assess learning and understanding in the large class context: National Forum for the Enhancement of T&L at Third Level - Seminar Series on Assessment. SEM Link
    2016 Farrell, A.M. (2016) Integration of Special and Inclusive Education (SIE) on the BEd Programme: Poster Presentation for Launch of CREATE21 Research Centre. SEM
    2015 Farrell, A.M., & Logan, A. (2015) Evaluating the use of co-teaching as a strategy in a large class setting at third level: CREATE Research Programme Seminar. SEM
    2013 Farrell, A.M. (2013) Requirements of regulatory bodies on professional degree programmes: A comparison between initial nursing and teaching education in Ireland. SEM

    Other Publication

    Year Publication
    2011 Douglas, G.;McLinden, M.;McCall, S.;Pavey, S.;Ware, J.;Farrell, A.M. (2011) Access to print literacy for children and young people with visual impairment: 大发体育在线_大发体育-投注|官网ings from a review of literature. Link
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    Honors and Awards

    Date Title Awarding Body
    01/05/2021 Teaching Hero National Forum for the Enhancement of T&L in Higher Education
    01/05/2020 Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Advance HE
    01/06/2020 Overall Winner - DCU President's Award for Teaching and Learning Dublin City University
    01/05/2019 Nominated for DCU President's Award for Excellence in Teaching DCU
    01/12/2018 Best Presentation - International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Organising Committee of ICEP Conference
    01/06/2012 St Patrick's College President's Award for Excellence in Teaching St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra

    Committees

    Committee Function From / To
    Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) 01/11/2001 - 31/10/2005

    Education

    Start date Institution Qualification Subject
    University of Sheffield Enrolled in EdD programme
    3U Partnership (DCU, NUI Maynooth, RCSI) CPD level 9 module
    Dublin Institute of Technology Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
    St. Patrick's College (DCU) Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education
    Dublin City University MSc in Education and Training Management
    St. Patrick's College (NUI) BEd

    Other Activities

    Description
    2021 National Forum Badge: Personal & Professional Digital Capacity. Completion of 25-hour course with the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (NF) to develop and enhance digital skills to support teaching and learning.
    2020: National Forum Badge - Programme Focused Assessment Facilitator. Completion of 25-hour course with the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (NF) exploring the holistic development of assessment from a programme perspective.
    2020: National Forum Badge - Programme Focused Assessment Facilitator. Completion of 25-hour course with the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (NF) to develop the knowledge acquired during the PFA badge course to become of facilitator for future PFA courses.

    Enterprise Engagement

    Year Engagement Type Client Description
    2007 Consultancy Special Education Support Service Advisory role in development of materials and CPD programme for teachers in relation to transition from primary to post-primary schools for pupils with special educational needs.
    2016 and 2017 Consultancy National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Invited member of working group focusing on assessment at third level with a view to developing guidelines for practice.

    Outreach Activities

    Year Engagement Type Organisation Description
    2001 to date - provision of support to schools upon request i.e. presentations, advice re policy and practice and so on

    Research Interests

    Special and Inclusive Education in primary, post-primary and special schools: Provision for students with special needs in second-level (post-primary) schools; students' perceptions of educational provision; teaching strategies for inclusion; role of special schools and classes; initial teacher education for special and inclusive education; history of special and/or inclusive education development.
       
    Teaching and Learning at Third Level: participation, engagement, teaching and learning in the large class setting; co-teaching in the university setting; curriculum and programme development; using technology to enhance teaching and learning; developing collaborative practice at university level; assessment in higher education


    Research Projects

    Title Role Description Start date End date
    Moving Large Classes Online: Illuminating the experience of the sudden transition of large, face-to-face programmes to the online environment in Dublin City University, in response to the Covid-19 crisis Principal Investigator 01/05/2020 29/01/2021

    Current Postgraduate Students

    Student Name Degree Supervision
    Mc Grotty ,Caroline Master of Arts Supervisor

    Teaching Interests

    Teaching Interests:

    I teach on a range of modules across seven programmes - levels 8, 9 and 10:
    • Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary)
    • Professional Masters in Education (Primary)
    • Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education, Learning Support and Special Education
    • Masters in Special Educational Needs
    • Masters in Education (Special and Inclusive Education Strand)
    • Education Doctorate (Special and Inclusive Education Strand) 
    I have a particular interest in:

    Special and Inclusive Education
    • Inclusive planning and teaching practices
    • Transitions for students with special educational needs
    • Post-primary programmes and curricula
    • History, Geography and Science Education for pupils with SEN
    Teaching in Higher Education
    • Collaboration amongst teacher educators
    • Teaching methods and practices in the large class setting
    • Student engagement and digital technology in the large class setting
    • Curriculum/Programme development
    • Assessment
    Below are listed the modules for which I am coordinator.

    Modules Coordinated

    Term Title Subject
    2020 Planning for Learning SI805
    2020 Teaching and Learning for SIE SI806