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Ann Marie Farrell

Ms.

Contact Details

Assistant Professor, School of Inclusive and Special Education
DCU St Patrick's Campus
Drumcondra
Dublin 9
D09 DY00

Member DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy

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E:AnnMarie.Farrell@dcu.ie

Ann Marie Farrell is Assistant Professor in the School of Inclusive and Special Education in the Institute of Education, DCU. She has taught across the Irish education system (primary, post-primary and special school sectors) in multiple teaching roles (infant single and multi-grade classes, special classes, learning support and subject teacher). In 1995, she introduced the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme to the special school in which she worked as one of 45 pilot schools; the first special school in the country to adopt this programme - a groundbreaking curricular innovation in the special school sector. She joined the Special Education Department, St.Patrick’s College in 2001 and has been a member of the School of Inclusive and Special Education, DCU since 2016.

Ann Marie teaches across multiple programmes in the IoE, focusing on inclusive pedagogy, special and inclusive education, universal design for learning and other related themes. She has supervised numerous student’s research projects and has engaged extensively in research projects in the field of Special and Inclusive Education. She is also a leader in the field of Higher Education, actively engaging in formal and informal professional learning, culminating in her doctorate which focused on assessment in the Higher Education Sector. She regularly contributes to professional development events nationally and internationally. She is co-founder of the Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium which provides a forum for teachers of very large class cohorts globally to share practice and research in this challenging aspect of teaching practice. She is a member of the recently established DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy.

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] [DOI]
	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] [DOI]
	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] [DOI]
	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] https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12198
	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 Inclusive Education in Ireland, 30 (2).
	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 Inclusive 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] [DOI]

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
	2024	Logan, A.; Farrell, A.M. (2024) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes *Proceedings of the Sixth PHELC Symposium* [DOI]
	2024	Felten, P.; Farrell, A.M. (2024) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium *Relationship rich education at scale* [DOI]
	2024	Mathews, E.S.; Farrell, A.M.; Ní Gháirbhith, L. (2024) International Conference on Higher Education Advances *Deaf Signing Students in Higher Education: the benefits of a congregated programme for deaf students in teacher education* [Link] [DOI]
	2023	Logan, A.; Farrell, A.M. (2023) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes *Proceedings of the Fifth PHELC Symposium* [DOI]
	2022	Farrell, A.M.; Logan, A. (2022) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes *Proceedings of the Fourth PHELC Symposium* [DOI]
	2022	Farrell, AM (2022) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes *Developing a sense of community in a large class context* https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6949117
	2021	Logan, A.; Farrell, A.M. (2021) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes *Proceedings of the Third PHELC Symposium* [DOI]
	2021	Smyth, S.; Buckley, K.; Farrell, A.M.; Glynn, M.; Lowney, R.; Stone, S. (2021) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes *The opportunities and challenges of emergency, remote learning for large class students during the Covid-19 pandemic* [DOI]
	2021	Glynn, M.; Farrell, A.M.; Buckley, K.; Lowney, R.; Smyth, S.; Stone, S. (2021) 7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd21) *Suddenly moving large classes online: Illuminating the experience of the teaching staff in one university* [Link] [DOI]
	2020	Farrell, A.M.; Logan, A. (2020) Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes: Pre-Conference Workshop, HEAd Conference *Proceedings of the Second PHELC Symposium* [DOI]
	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] [DOI]
	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] [DOI]
	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] [DOI]
	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	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] http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/HEAd18.2018.8209
	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]

Conference Contribution

	Year	Publication
	2022	Farrell, A.M. (2022) Assessment in Higher Education (AHE) Conference Embedding UDL in assessment in a large class context Manchester, .
	2022	Farrell, A.M. (2022) th Symposium of Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes, Online, June 2022 Developing a sense of community in a large class context Online, .
	2022	Travers, J.; Farrell, A.M. (2022) Association for Teacher Education in Europe, Annual Conference Theorising and reflecting on practice: using semantic waves to connect the conceptual and contextual in teacher education for inclusion Dublin, Ireland, .
	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, . [DOI]
	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, .
	2021	Stone, S., Lowney, R., Buckley, K., Farrell, A.M., Glynn, M. and Smyth, S. (2021) Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech Winter Conference, Online Moving large classes online - findings and guidance from a rapid research project Online, .
	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] [DOI]
	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
	2024	Farrell, A.M. (2024) Pedagogical craft: assessment beliefs of higher education teachers. EdD Thesis. THES https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/35810/
	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

Professional Associations

	Association	Function	From / To
	DCU Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy	Member	01/09/2024 -
	Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes	Co-founder and Organiser	06/05/2019 -

Honors and Awards

Date	Title	Awarding Body
01/05/2021	Teaching Hero Award - NF & USI	National Forum for the Enhancement of T&L in Higher Education and USI
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
01/05/2012	President's Award for Teaching Excellence	St Patrick's College

Committees

	Committee	Function	From / To
	Faculty T&L Committee, IoE, DCU		11/12/2016 - 10/01/2022
	St Patrick's College T&L Committee		01/01/2009 - 30/09/2016
	Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE)		01/11/2001 - 31/10/2005

Employment

Employer	Position	From / To
Dublin City University	Assistant Professor	01/10/2016 -
St Patrick's College	Lecturer	01/09/2001 - 30/09/2016
Primary, Post-Primary & Special Schools	Teacher	01/09/1988 - 30/06/2001

Education

Start date	Institution	Qualification	Subject
20/10/2017	University of Sheffield	EdD	Higher Education
01/10/2011	Dublin Institute for Technology (Now TUD)	Post-Grad Diploma in Higher Education	Higher Education
18/09/2000	St Patrick's College (DCU)	Post-Grad Diploma in Advanced Studies in Special Education	Special Education
25/09/1995	Dublin City University	MSc in Education and Training Management	Education Management
21/01/1985	St Patrick's College (NUI)	Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Primary Teaching	Education

Other Activities

	Description
	National Forum Badge: Personal & Professional Digital Capacity (2020). 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.
	National Forum Badge - Programme Focused Assessment (2020). 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.
	National Forum Badge - Programme Focused Assessment Facilitator (2020). 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.
	Peer Observation of Teaching (PoT) - 3U Partnership (2017) - This was a professional development project which lasted one year (2016-2917) requiring collaboration with academics in the three partnered universities (DCU, MU and RCSI) to observe and evaluate each other's teaching. Each participant then wrote up a reflective piece afterwards which was evaluated by those running the course.
	June 2019-2024 In collaboration with Anna Logan, organised and facilitated Pedagogy for Higher Education Large Classes (PHELC) Symposium

Enterprise Engagement

Year	Engagement Type	Client	Description
2025	Invited talk/presentation	Mary Immaculate College Staff Day	Keynote Address: Farrell, A.M., Logan, A., & Hannify, C. (May, 2025). Universally Designed Assessment for Large Classes: Warts and All
2023	Invited talk/presentation	Higher Education Advances (HEAd) Conference	Pedagogical practices in large classes in higher education: challenges and opportunities. Keynote Address, Higher Education Advances (HEAd) Conference, June 2023, Valencia, Spain.
2021	Invited talk/presentation	European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) seminar	Teaching after the storm: Reimagining the traditional lecture
2017	Consultancy	National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education	Invited member of working group focusing on assessment in the Irish Higher Education sector with a view to developing guidelines for practice.
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.

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

Media

	Title	Year	Type	Authors
	Cross Institutional Peer Observation	2024	Podcast	Crehan, M., Farrell, A.M., & Logan, A.
	Pedagogy for Large Classes	2024	Podcast	Farrell, A.M., & Logan, A.

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; history of special and/or inclusive education development.

Initial Teacher Education: Preparation of student teachers for inclusive pedagogy and collaborative practice; pedagogical practice of teacher educators.

Higher Education Pedagogy and Practice: 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	DCU Co-PI	This study examined the sudden move of DCU's large classes (100+ students) online in reaction to the mandatory lockdown arising from the COVID19 pandemic	01/05/2020	29/01/2021
Review of assessment practices, challenges and opportunities in a higher education / teacher education context	DCU Co-PI	This research study focuses on one part of a wider review of faculty assessment practices. Data to be collected using focus groups. Beliefs and practices regarding current assessment practices and the purposes of assessment will be explored. In addition, possibilities for the future development of assessment design will be identified	01/05/2025	20/12/2026
Evaluation of the use of authentic assessment from the perspective of recently qualified teachers (RQTs) and first year primary student teachers.	DCU Co-PI	In the context of teacher education, this study will evaluate how student teachers engage with authentic assessment to address pedagogical challenges related to inclusive practice in schools. First-year student teachers of the BEd programme worked collaboratively to critically evaluate and develop a solution-focused plan for a pedagogical challenge encountered by recently qualified teachers (RQTs) who graduated from the same initial teacher education programme within the last three years. The authenticity of this assessment lies in its focus on addressing real-world pedagogical challenges as experienced by RQTs. By engaging with real issues encountered in actual teaching environments, this assessment mirrors the type of problem-solving and decision-making that student teachers will need to apply in their future professional practice.	28/04/2025	30/12/2026

Current Postgraduate Students

	Student Name	Degree	Supervision
	McGrotty ,Caroline	Master of Arts	Supervisor

Teaching Interests

Teaching Interests:

I teach on a range of modules across a range of programmes - levels 8, 9 and 10:

Bachelor of Education Degree (Primary)
Professional Masters in Education (Primary)
Graduate Diploma in Inclusive and Special Education (GDISE)
Masters in Special Educational Needs (MSEN)
Masters in Education (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. I teach on a range of other modules also.

Modules Coordinated

Term	Title	Subject
2024-2025	Working in Schools	EDP1154
2024-2025	Special & Inclusive Education and Poverty & Social Inclusion	EDP1115
2023-2024	Inclusion: Teaching Roles and Contexts	SI103
2023-2024	Special & Inclusive Education and Poverty & Social Inclusion	ED4013
2022-2023	Special & Inclusive Education and Poverty & Social Inclusion	ED4013
2022-2023	Inclusion: Teaching Roles and Contexts	SI103
2020-2021	Assessment, Digital Learning & Special and Inclusive Education	ED1017
2020-2021	Special & Inclusive Education and Poverty & Social Inclusion	ED4013
2020-2021	Planning for Learning	SI805
2020-2021	Teaching & Learning for SIE	SI806