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Dr Gerard McNamara

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Dr Gerard McNamara

Dr Gerard McNamara

Biographical Details:

Dr. Gerry McNamara is Associate Professor of Education. From 1997-2007 he was Head of the School of Education Studies.He is course director of the Doctorate in Education , a taught doctoral programme in the field of educational leadership and evaluation. Gerry is a specialist in educational evaluation and has planned and led many major evaluations at home and abroad, working for, among others, the Dept. of Education and Science, the National Centre for Guidance in Education, Leargas, the Equality Authority of Ireland, the European Commission, and the United Nations Development Programme. Gerry was a member of the Teaching Council of Ireland (2001/2002, 2004-2006),a co-founder of the Irish Evaluation Network, (2000) and is a member of the Council of the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society, (Belmas).

Research Interests:

Educational Evaluation,Education and Training Policy,Leadership in Education.

Selected Peer Reviewed Journals

  • Ehren, M. C. M.,Altrichter, H., McNamara, G. and O'Hara, J. 2013. Imoacts of School Inspections on the Improvement of Schools - Describing Assumptions on Casual Mechanisms in Six European Coutries. Educational Assessment, Evaluation And Accountability, 25, 1
  • McNamara, G and O Hara, J. 2012. From Looking at Our Schools (LAOS) to Whole School Evaluation, Management, Leadership and Learning (WSE-MLL): the Evolution of Inspection in Irish Schools over the Past Decade. Educational Assessment, Evaluation And Accountability, 24,, pp79-97.
  • Anderson,B.,Brien,K.,McNamara,G.,O'Hara,J.and McIsaac,D. 2011. Reluctant leaders:Why are some capable leaders not interested in the principalship?. International Journal Of Management In Education, 5, 4, pp384-400.
  • McNamara,G.O'Hara, J,Lisi, P.L.and Davidsdottir, S. 2011. Operationalising Self Evaluation in Schools: Experiences from Ireland and Iceland. Irish Educational Studies, 30, 1, pp63-83.
  • McNamara, G. and Norman, J. 2010. Conflicts of Ethos: Issues of Equity and Diversity in Faith-based Schools. Educational Management Administration And Leadership, 21, 3, pp1-13.
  • McNamara, G., O'Hara, J., Boyle, R. and Sullivan, C. 2009. Developing a Culture of Evaluation in the Irish Public Sector. Evaluation: Int. Journal Of Theory, Research & Practice, 15, 1, pp100-112.
  • McNamara, G. and O'Hara, J. 2008. The Importance of the Concept of Self-Evaluation in the Changing Landscape of Education Policy. Studies In Educational Evaluation, 34, 3, pp173-180.
  • McNamara, G. and O Hara, J. 2008. Contexts and Constraints:An Analysis of the Evolution of Evalaution in Ireland with particular reference to the Education System. Journal Of Multidisciplinary Evaluaton, 4, 7, pp75-83.
  • McNamara, G. and Griffin, S. 2007. Film in the Curriculum; an Evaluation of a pilot project in Primary Schools. Oideas, 52, Winter, pp88-105.
  • McNamara, G. and Mulcahy, C. 2007. Adult Educators Reflect on the Impact of Further Education on Themselves and their Communities. Oideas, 52, Winter, pp41-56.
  • McNamara, G, O Hara, J.and Boyle, R. 2007. Influences Shaping National Evaluation Policies: the Case of Ireland. The Evaluator, 8, Spring, pp15-20.
  • McNamara, G. and O'Hara,J. 2006. Workable Compromise or Pointless Exercise? SchoolBased Evaluation in the Irish Context. Educational Management Administration And Leadership, 34(4), Autumn, pp564-582.
  • McNamara, G. and O'Hara,J.. 2005. Internal Review and Self Evaluation - The Chosen Route to School Improvement in Ireland?. Studies In Educational Evaluation, 31, 2005, pp267-282.
  • McNamara, G., Mulcahy,C. and O' Hara,J. 2005. An Evaluation of Staff Training Needs and Provision in the Further Education Sector in Ireland. Journal Of Adult And Continuing Education, 11, 2, pp155-170.
  • Morrissey, M. and G. McNamara. 2005. Paid Educational Leave : Policy and Practice in Ireland. Widening Participation And Lifelong Learning, 7, 1, pp30-39.
  • McNamara,G.and O'Hara, J. 2004. Trusting the Teacher: Evaluating Educational Innovation. Evaluation: Int. Journal Of Theory, Research & Practice, 10, 4, pp463-474.
  • Morrissey, M. and G. McNamara. 2004. Adult Education and Training in Ireland.. Journal Of Adult And Continuing Education, 10, 1, pp77-85.
  • McNamara, G. and O¿Hara, J. 2002. Whole School Evaluation and School Development Planning ; an Analysis of recent Initiatives in Ireland. Educational Management Administration And Leadership, 30, 2, pp201-212.
  • McNamara, G. and O¿Hara, J. 2001. Process and Product Issues in the Evaluation of School Development Planning. Evaluation: Int. Journal Of Theory, Research & Practice, 7, 1, pp99-110.
  • McNamara, G. and O¿Hara, J. 2000. Evaluation: Business or Vocation?. Evaluation: Int. Journal Of Theory, Research & Practice, 5, 14, pp490-503.
  • O'Hara,J , Byrne, S. and McNamara. G. 2000. Implementing a Positive Learning Programme. Irish Educational Studies, 19, 1. Irish Educational Studies, 19, 1, pp68-81.
  • McNamara, G., J. O¿Hara and H.Roussi. 1998. The Pedagogical Challenges of Constructivist Theory in Learning and Information Technology. Irish Educational Studies, 19, 4, pp17-38.
  • McNamara, G. 1998. Evaluation or Guesswork?: a Critique of Some Modes of Assessment. Compass, 13, 1, pp43-57.
  • Morrissey, M .and G. McNamara.. 1997. Education and Training: a Review of Developments in the European Year of Lifelong Learning.. Irish Educational Studies, 16, 1, pp119-132.
  • McNamara, G.. 1992. The Senior Cycle and the Less Academically Inclined Student. Studies, 8, 2, pp27-38.
  • McNamara, G. and J.Boland.. 1992. The Reform of Senior Cycle Educational Provision in Ireland:a Proposal for Radical Change. Irish Educational Studies, 13, , pp180-195.
  • McNamara, G. 1991. Curriculum Innovation and Teaching Skills. Oideas, 37, Spring, pp16-28.
  • McNamara, G. 1990. European Rhetoric and National Reality: a Study of Policy and Practice in the Vocational Preparation and Training Programme in Ireland. Curriculum, 11, 3, pp162-173.
  • McNamara, G.. 1989. The Myth of Illiberality: Educational Theory and Curriculum Practice in Pre-Vocational Education. Irish Educational Studies, 8, 2, pp99-116.
  • McNamara, G. 1987. Transition Education: Issues in Curriculum Design. Oideas, 31, Spring, pp31-46.
  • Williams, K. and G. McNamara.. 1987. The Interface Between Education and Training:the Case for Coherence,. Irish Educational Studies, 6, 1, pp101-130.

Selected Books

Selected Chapters

Selected Non-peer Reviewed Journals

  • O'Hara, J and McNamara, G. 2003. An Evaluation of the IAN / FRY Vocational Skills Training Programme : Belgrade, Serbia. APSO / Trocaire, . ,
  • McNamara, G., O'Hara, J and Mulcahy,C. 2001. An Analysis of the Training Needs of Educators in the Further Education Sector in Ireland. . Department of Education and Science/ Commission of the European Communities Leonardo da Vinci Programme.,. ,
  • McNamara, G.,O'Hara, J. 1999. The Vocational Education and Training System in Surinam Present Realities and Future Directions. United Nations Development Programme, New York, . ,
  • Fogarty, C., G. McNamara and J. Boland. 1995. `The Role of the National Council for Vocational Awards in the Certification of Vocational Education and Training¿,. Decision Maker., 9.,
  • Corrigan,T.and McNamara,G., Intergenerational Learning at Third Level: A perspective on a Partnership, Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Annual Meeting, 14-APR-11 - 16-APR-11, Dublin
  • McNamara,G.and O'Hara, J., The Rhetoric and Reality of Inspection in Irish Post Primary Schools, Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Annual Meeting, 14-APR-11 - 16-APR-11, Dublin
  • Altrichter, H., McNamara, G. Ohara, J. and Ehren, M.C.M., How Do School Inspections Aim To Further School Improvement?, European Conference on Educational Research, 17-SEP-12 - 21-SEP-12, Cadiz, Spain
  • McNamara,G. O¿Hara,J. Corrigan,T., Intergenerational Learning as a Perspective on Learner Voice in Educational Research., American Educational Research Association, Annual Meeting., 08-APR-11 - 12-APR-11, New Orleans, USA
  • Corrigan, T,McNamara, G.and O'Hara, J., Intergenerational Learning- A Conversation, Carnegie Research Institute Seminar., 22-MAR-11 - 23-MAR-11, Leeds Metropolitan University
  • O'Hara,J, McNamara,G and Boyle,R.,, Tiger-Forces Shaping Evaluation in Ireland in Good Times and in Bad, European Evaluation Society Bi-Annual Conference,, 06-OCT-10 - 08-OCT-10, Prague
  • McNamara, G., O Hara, J., Anderson, K.,Brien, K.and McIsaac, D., Reluctance Factors for Principals in Canada and Ireland, Annual Conference of the British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society., 08-JUL-10 - 11-JUL-10, Reading, England
  • McNamara,G., Democracy, Equality and the Control of Schools ¿ A case study, XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies,, 06-JUN-10 - 09-JUN-10, Istanbul, Turkey
  • McNamara,G. and Corrigan, T., Intergenerational Learning, Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland, 25-MAR-10 - 27-MAR-10, Dundalk,Ireland
  • McNamara, G., O Hara, J., Anderson, K.,Brien, K.and McIsaac, D., Choosing not to lead-examing the reluctant school learder in Ireland and Canada, Annual Conference of the educational Stuies Association of Ireland., 25-MAR-10 - 27-MAR-10, Dundalk, Ireland
  • McNamara, G. and O'Hara, J., Theory and Evidence in European Educational Research, European Conference on Educational Research, the Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association., 01-OCT-09 - 03-OCT-09, Vienna
  • Anderson,K., Brien,K., McNamara,G.and O¿Hara, J. , Where have `some¿ of the leaders gone: Reluctance factors in leadership graduates as aspiring administrators , The Canadian Association for Studies in Educational Administration, 23-MAY-09 - 26-MAY-09, Ottawa-Canada
  • McNamara, G., O'Hara, J. and Mulkerrins, B., Whole School Evaluation and Professional Education in Irish Schools, Annual Conference of the Eductional Studies Association of Ireland., 02-APR-09 - 04-APR-09, Kilkenny
  • McNamara, G., Leadership and Control,Ethos and Diversity in Faith- Based Schools, Annual Conference of the British Educational Leadership Management and Administration Society., 04-JUL-08 - 06-JUL-08, Aston Business School, Birmingham
  • McNamara, G. and O'Hara, J., Key Research Agenda-A Briefing from the Republic of Ireland, Developing Celtic Capacity in Educational Research, 09-JUN-08 - 10-JUN-08, University of Ulster, Jordanstown
  • McNamara, G. and O'Hara, J., Directions and Dilemmas in Research on Teaching and Teacher Eduacation in Ireland, Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association., 24-MAR-08 - 28-MAR-08, New York
  • McNamara, G., O'Hara, J., Cuddihy, N. and Forde, M., Engaging with Whole-School Evaluation, Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland., 06-MAR-08 - 08-MAR-08, Galway
  • McNamara, G., Promoting Educational Research: New Doctorates, Funding Streams and Policy Contexts, Annual Conference of the Eductional Studies Association of Ireland., 06-MAR-08 - 08-MAR-08, Galway
  • McNamara, G. and Kenny,A., Quality,evaluation,policy,theory and practice in the education sector., Joint conference of the European Evaluation Society and the UK Evaluation Society., 04-OCT-06 - 06-OCT-06, London
  • McNamara, G.,O'Hara, J. and Bovle, R., Influences shaping national evakuation policies; an Irish case study., Joint Conference of the European Evaluation Society and the Uk Evaluation Society., 04-OCT-06 - 06-OCT-06, London.
  • McNamara, G. and Norman, J., Homophobic Bullying: Evaluating Relationships and Sexuality Education in Irish Second Level Schools., The Second World Curriculum Studies Conference,, 21-MAY-06 - 24-MAY-06, Tampere, Finland
  • O¿Hara, J., O¿Sullivan, C. and McNamara, G. , Can online interaction add to the Microteaching Experience?, Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland, 30-MAR-06 - 01-APR-06, Dublin,NCAD
  • McNamara, G, O¿Hara, J and O¿Sullivan, C., 'I¿ll show you what I mean' ; using digital video technology and online discussion fora to enhance teacher education students' microteaching and teaching practice experience., Interlearn 2005 Conference, 03-DEC-05 - 06-MAR-05, Helsinki, Finland
  • McNamara, G. and Norman, J., Feel the fear and do it anyway: Identifying the Need for Sexuality Education in Irish Second ¿ Level Schools., Annual Meeting of the Association for Moral Education, 01-NOV-05 - 04-NOV-05, Harvard Graduate School of Education.
  • Rami, J., McNamara, G. and Lalor, J., The Irish Context: Practice ¿ Oriented Assessment in Vocational Education and Training, Current Systems, New Trends and Future Developments., European Conference on Educational Research, the Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association., 12-SEP-05 - 15-SEP-05, Dublin,UCD.
  • McNamara, G., Education Policy and the Creation of a Knowledge Society., International Congress on the School of the Future., 28-APR-05 - 29-APR-05, University of Granada.
  • McNamara, G. and J O'Hara,, Fighting the Wrong War? Curriculum Studies in the Age of Evaluation., American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies., 09-APR-05 - 11-APR-05, Mc Gill University, Montreal, Canada
  • O'Hara, J and McNamara, G., Embedding a culture of evaluation: The Whole School Evaluation Experience, ESAI Annual Conference., 10-MAR-05 - 11-MAR-05, University College Cork
  • McNamara, G. and J O'Hara, Knowing what they need to know ? Data in School Self-Evaluation., 6th Biennial Conference of the European Evaluation Society., 30-SEP-04 - 02-OCT-04, Berlin, Germany
  • McNamara, G. and J O'Hara., The Whole-School Evaluation Experience., Irish Evaluation Network Innaugural Conference., 25-SEP-04 - 25-SEP-04, DCU.
  • O' Hara, J and McNamara, G., Online Professional Development: real trainers in a Virtual World?, Annual conference of the Education Studies Association of Ireland., 02-APR-04 - 03-APR-04, National University of Ireland, Maynooth
  • McNamara, G. , J. O'Hara and Griffin, S,, Vision in the Curriculum: Evaluating Expressive Objectives., American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting., 21-APR-03 - 25-APR-03, Chicago
  • McNamara,G.and J O'Hara., Evaluating Quality in Education - an Analysis of recent developments in Whole School Evaluation in the Irish Education System., Annual Conference of the European Evaluation Society., 08-OCT-01 - 12-OCT-01, Lausanne.
  • McNmara,G.,J O'Hara and B. English., Whole School Development through Evaluation-An Assessment of a National Pilot Project., American Educational Research Ass., 11-APR-01 - 15-APR-01, Seattle
  • O'Hara, J. and G. McNamara,, Pathways in Lifelong Learning for Adult Educators: Issues in Structural Change for Social Inclusion., European Access Network 9th Annual Convention., 10-SEP-00 - 12-SEP-00, Santiago De Compostela, Spain
  • O'Hara, J and G. McNamara,, The Person in the Process of Change: Action Research in Improving Organisations., International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching., 27-JUL-99 - 31-JUL-99, St. Patricks College, DCU
  • O'Hara, J and G. McNamara., Teacher Professional Development and Organisational Growth - a Collaborative Research Perspective, .Third International Conference on Teacher Education, 20-JUN-99 - 22-JUN-99, Beit Berl College, Tel Aviv.
  • McNamara, G. and J. O'Hara., Evaluation and Organisational Climate: Practical and Emancipatory Goals in Evaluation Design., 3rd European Evaluation Society Biennial Conference,, 10-OCT-98 - 12-OCT-98, Rome, Italy
  • McNamara, G. and J. O'Hara., Teaching in a Digital World: Teacher Development and the Facilitation of Effective Learning in the Modern Educational Environment., Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland., 10-APR-97 - 12-APR-97, University College Galway
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