Academic biography

Dr Paula Lehane is an Assistant Professor in the School of Inclusive and Special Education at Dublin City University. She is Programme Chair of the Masters of Education in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) and lectures in the areas of assessment, dyslexia, inclusive pedagogy and research methods. Her teaching has been recognised through both institutional and national awards, including the 2025 DCU President’s Award for Teaching.

Paula’s research has been published in a range of national and international journals, with a focus on assessment, teacher education and inclusive practice. Her collaborative research with Dr Patrick Burke on curriculum integration, pedagogy and assessment, commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, has informed the redevelopment of the primary school curriculum and a Routledge volume published in 2026. She currently serves on an