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Joe Travers

Dr.

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E:Joe.Travers@dcu.ie

level 10
T:Ext. 9067

E:Joe.Travers@dcu.ie

Associate Professor
F317
Sch of Inclusive and Special Ed.
T:Ext. 9067

E:Joe.Travers@dcu.ie

Dr Joseph Travers is an associate professor in the School of Inclusive and Special Education. He was the first Head of School (2016-2022). Previous to this he was Director of Special Education (2008-2016) in St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra joining the College in 1998. He is a former primary school teacher (mainstream, special class, learning support/resource teacher for Travellers). He is a graduate of Coláiste Mhuire, Marino (B.Ed), Trinity College (Dip. in Ed. Mgt), St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra (Dip. in Sp.Ed), NUI Maynooth (M.Ed) and Queen’s University Belfast (Ed.D). He has published in the areas of policy and practice in special education/learning support for mathematics, inclusion, leadership and early intervention. Dr Travers has been principal investigator on research projects for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and for the Department of Education and Skills (DES). He teaches across a range of teacher education programmes from initial to postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctoral level.

Peer Reviewed Journal

	Year	Publication
	2023	(2023) 'Travers, J. (2023). Special Class Provision in Ireland: Where We Have Come from and Where We Might Go. Education Sciences, 13(9), 859. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci13090859'. Education Sciences, .
	2023	(2023) 'Torrance, D., Forde, C., Harvie, J., Mitchell, A., King, F., McGowan, J., Travers, J., Mahfouz, J., Arlestig, H., Mifsud, D., Flood, L., Angelle, P., & Chisolm, L. (2023). Conducting comparative analyses of social justice leadership: Creating an international research team from diverse country, policy and education system contexts. Equity in Education & Society, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/27526461231194788'. Equity in Education & Society, .
	2023	Nic Aindriú, S.; Connaughton-Crean, L.; Ó Duibhir, P.; Travers, J. (2023) 'The Design and Content of an Online Continuous Professional Development Course in Special Education for Teachers in Irish Immersion Primary and Post-Primary Schools'. Education Sciences, 13 . [Link] [DOI]
	2022	Aindriu, Sinead Nic; Duibhir, Padraig O.; Connaughton-Crean, Lorraine; Travers, Joe (2022) 'The CPD Needs of Irish-Medium Primary and Post-Primary Teachers in Special Education'. Education Sciences, 12 (12). [DOI]
	2021	Aoife Brennan; Fiona King; Joe Travers (2021) 'Supporting the enactment of inclusive pedagogy in a primary school'. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 25 . [DOI]
	2021	Nic Aindriu, Sinead; Duibhir, Padraig O.; Travers, Joe (2021) 'A Survey of Assessment and Additional Teaching Support in Irish Immersion Education'. Languages, 6 (2). [DOI]
	2021	King, F.; Travers, J.; McGowan, J. (2021) 'The importance of context in social justice leadership: Implications for policy and practice'. European Journal of Educational Research, 10 . [Link] [DOI]
	2018	Travers, J; Savage, R; Butler, C; O'Donnell, M (2018) 'Mapping research in the field of special education on the island of Ireland since 2000'. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 18 (2):94-102. [DOI]
	2017	Travers, J. (2017) 'Does the new model for special education teacher allocation in Ireland reach the equity bar?'. REACH - Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 30 (2):101-105.
	2017	King, Fiona; Travers, Joe (2017) 'SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE LENS OF ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS THEORY'. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERSHIP FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, .
	2016	Douglas, Graeme; McLinden, Mike; Robertson, Christopher; Travers, Joseph; Smith, Emma (2016) 'Including Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability in National Assessment: Comparison of Three Country Case Studies through an Inclusive Assessment Framework'. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISABILITY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, 63 (1). [DOI]
	2011	Balfe, T., & Travers, J. (2011) 'The children's voice: What makes students feel included?'. REACH - Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 25 (1):8-24.
	2011	Travers, Joseph (2011) 'Teachers' organisational practices and their perceptions of the benefits of support by withdrawal for mathematics in Irish primary schools'. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 26 (4). [DOI]
	2010	Travers, Joseph (2010) 'Learning support policy for mathematics in Irish primary schools: equal access but unequal needs'. Irish Educational Studies, 29 (1). [DOI]
	2010	Mullan, Y., & Travers, J. (2010) 'Early intervention in mathematics'. REACH - Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 95 (105).
	2010	J. Travers (2010) 'The impact of the general allocation model policy on learning support for mathematics in Irish primary schools'. Oideas, (55):8-20.
	2009	J. Travers (2009) 'The suppression of 128 special classes for pupils with mild general learning disabilities: A response'. REACH - Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 23 (1):2-12.
	2006	Travers, J. (2006) 'Perceptions of learning-support teachers and resource teachers of each other's role in Irish primary schools'. Irish Educational Studies, 25 . [Link] [DOI]
	2005	Ring, E.; Travers, J. (2005) 'Barriers to inclusion: A case study of a pupil with severe learning difficulties in Ireland'. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 20 . [Link] [DOI]
	2005	Joseph Travers and Penny Mc Keown (2005) 'Preparation for the Leadership of Professional Staff: A Critique of the Misneach Programme, Irish Educational Studies, Vol. 24 (1), pp. 39-51'. Irish Educational Studies, Vol. 24 (1), pp. 39-51 .
	2005	Travers, J.; McKeown, P. (2005) 'Preparation for the leadership of professional staff: A critique of the Misneach programme'. Irish Educational Studies, 24 . [Link] [DOI]
	2001	Travers, J. (2001) 'Teaching the euro to pupils with general learning disabilities'. REACH - Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 15 (1):22-32.
	2000	J. Travers (2000) 'Responding to learning needs through teacher collaboration: A resource unit model'. REACH - Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 14 (1):21-30.

Conference Contribution

	Year	Publication
	2022	Nic Aindriú, S., Ó Duibhir, P., Connaughton-Crean, L., & Travers, J. (2022) Tumoideachas Conference Cúrsa FGL san oideachas speisialta a fhorbairt do mhúinteoirí atá ag teagasc trí mheán na Gaeilge University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, .
	2021	Connaughton-Crean, L., Andrews, S., Ó Duibhir, P., & Travers, J. (2021) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) What do teachers in Irish-medium schools want to know more about in the area of special education? Online, 26/03/2021-.
	2019	Nic Aindriú, S., Ó, Duibhir, P., & Travers, J. (2019) International Symposium on Bilingualism 12 Supporting students with special educational needs in immersion education University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, .
	2019	Nic Aindriú, S., Ó, Duibhir, P., & Travers, J (2019) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Including students with special educational needs learning through a second language St. Angela’s College, Sligo, .
	2018	Nic Aindriú, S., Travers, J., & Ó Duibhir, P. (2018) An Dara Comhdháil Taighde Uile-Oileánda ar an Tumoideachas Na dúshláin a bhaineann le hoideachas do daltaí a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta oideachais acu i mbunscoileanna lán-Ghaeilge Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, .
	2018	Ní Bhroin, Ó. & Travers, J. (2018). (2018) European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Inclusion and Exclusion Educational Experiences and Outcomes for Children with Special Educational Needs in Ireland Bolzano, .
	2018	Nic Aindriú, S., Travers, J., & Ó Duibhir, P. (2018) Irish Association of Applied Linguistics Policy and Practice: Special Education Provision in Irish-medium Schools DCU, .
	2018	Nic Aindriú, S., Ó Duibhir, P., & Travers, J (2018) International Professional Development Association Special Education Professional Development in Immersion Education Aston University Birmingham, .
	2018	Nic Aindriú, S., Ó Duibhir, P., & Travers, J. (2018) (2018) Language, identity, and education in multilingual contexts The prevalence and types of special educational needs of children in Irish-medium schools throughout All-Ireland Marino Institute of Education, .
	2018	Forde, C., Torrance, D., King, F., & Travers, J. (2018) BELMAS 2018 Sustaining Social Justice Leadership in Two Education Systems Windsor, London, 06/07/2018-08/07/2018.
	2017	Ó Duibhir, P., Nic Aindriú, S. & Travers, J. (2017) Riachtanais Speisialta Oideachais sna Bunscoileanna lán-Ghaeilge Oiriúnacht an tumoideachais do dhaltaí a bhfuil RSO acu: Cad atá ar eolas againn? Marino Institute of Education, .
	2017	Travers, J. (2017) A New Approach to Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs INTO Special Education Conference DCU St Patrick's Campus, .
	2017	Travers, J. (2017) Special and Inclusive Education: Where are we at and where do we hope to get to? Special Education Conference, Waterford Ed Centre Waterford Education Centre, .
	2017	Deirdre Torrance University of Edinburgh, Fiona King, Joe Travers, Dublin City University, Christine Forde, University of Glasgow & SCEL Ken Jones, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2017) BELMAS 2017 Educational leadership for a global society: challenges, dilemmas and ways forward Social Justice Leadership: Policy and Practice in Small Educational Systems - Ireland, Scotland and Wales (based on findings as part of our membership of the International School Leadership Development Network (ISLDN)) Stratford-Upon-Avon, 07/07/2017-09/07/2017.
	2016	Travers, J. & King, F. (2016) Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Education as a public good: Social Justice leaders’ aptitude and latitude Galway, .
	2016	Torrance, D., Forde, C., Potter, I., Angelle, P., Norberg, K., Ärlestig, H., Branson, C., Cheng, A., King, F., McNae, R., Miller, P., Morrison, M., Norberg, K., Szeto, E., and Travers, J. (2016) International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) Voices of School Leaders across the World: What factors help and hinder the work of social justice leaders? Glasgow, Scotland, .
	2016	King, F., Logan, A., & Travers, J. (2016) Annual conference of BELMAS, British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society Unlocking leadership and management potential in student teachers: walking the walk Cheshire, UK, 08/07/2016-10/07/2016.
	2016	Travers, J. (2016) Learning Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Irish Learning Support Association Conference Kilkenny, .
	2015	King, F., & Travers, J. (2015) Annual Educational Studies of Ireland (ESAI) Conference, Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition Looking to the Future Social justice leaders: Innate or circumstances Maynooth, Co. Kildare, .
	2015	Potter, I., Torrance, D., Angelle, P., Ärlestig, H., Branson, C., Cheng, A., Forde, C., King, F., McNae, R., Miller, P., Morrison, M., Norberg, K., Szeto, E., & Travers, J. (2015) BELMAS Conference 2015 Voices of school leaders across the world: To what extent are their voices heard, particularly when leading for social justice and schools in high need? Wokefield Park, Berkshire, UK, .
	2014	Travers, J. (2014) Invited presentation to the primary inspectorate Early intervention and differentiation for children with special educational needs in mathematics Clock Tower, Marlborough St. Dublin, .
	2014	Travers, J & McKiernan, O. (2014) National Council for Curriculum and Assessment conference Supporting children at risk of experiencing difficulties in early mathematics Dublin Castle, Dublin, .
	2014	Travers, J. (2014) Invited presentation to the National Executive of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) Measuring educational engagement, progress and outcomes for childlren with special educational needs: Implications for post primary schools Galway, .
	2013	Travers, J. & Douglas, G. (2013) Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland How inclusive is assessment policy in Ireland? Limerick, .
	2012	Douglas, G., & Travers, J. (2012) National Council for Special Education (NCSE) Annual Research Conference Measuring educational engagement, progress and outcomes among students with special educational needs: Key findings Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin, .
	2012	Travers, J. (2012) The international conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Opening Address St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, .
	2011	Day, T., & Travers, J. (2011) 36th Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Partnerships: Addressing the challenges and barriers to inclusion in Irish schools Dublin, .
	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	J. Travers (2011) Disability Seminar hosted by Labour Disability Education and disability Mansion House, Dublin, .
	2010	Travers, J. (2010) Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland Exploring boundaries: A review of the current and future role of special schools and special classes in Ireland Church of Ireland College of Education, Rathmines, Dublin, .
	2010	Travers, J. (2010) 36th Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) The practice of learning support teachers for mathematics in Irish primary schools Dublin, .
	2009	Ware, J., & Travers, J. (2009) Presentation at the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) Inaugural Research Seminar A review of the future role of special schools and classes in Ireland Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin, .
	2009	Travers, J. (2009) Annual Conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) The changing context for professional development in learning support Kilkenny, .
	2009	Travers, J. (2009) Plenary Address at the 21st Annual Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Current issues in special education in Ireland St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, .
	2008	Travers, J. (2008) Invited presentation to the 34th Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) Inclusive practice in mathematics Dublin, .
	2007	Farrell, A.M., Ware, J., Balfe, T., Travers, J., Prunty, A., O'Riordan, M., & McPhillips, T. (2007) Paper presented at the 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 St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, .
	2006	Travers, J. (2006) Invited presentation to the Primary Curriculum Support Programme Cuiditheoiri for Learning Support and the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) the new School Support Programme (SSP) Approaches to early intervention in mathematics Athlone, .
	2005	Joseph Travers (2005) Irish Learning Support Association Teaching Mathematics: Strategies for the Learning-Suport and Resource Teacher St. Patrick's College, Dublin, 19/09/2003.
	2005	Joseph Travers (2005) First National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education An Exploration of Self-Reported Strategy use for Word Problems in Mathematics of Sixth Class Pupils in Irish schools St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, 16/09/2005-.
	2005	Yvonne Mullan and Joseph Travers (2005) First National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education, St. Patrick’s College Educational Disadvantage and Mathematics: The impact of the Number Worlds Intervention Programme on the Number Knowledge of Children in a Junior Infant Class St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, 16/09/2005.
	2004	Travers, J. (2004) Annual Conference of the Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Mathematics strategies for pupils with moderate general learning disabilities St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, .
	2004	Travers, J. (2004) Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association (ILSA) Assessment and teaching strategies for learning support in mathematics Dublin, .
	2004	Joseph Travers (2004) Regional workshop hosted by the Clare branch of the Irish Learning Support Teachers Association Addressing Mathematical Difficulties in the Primary School Ennis, 26/03/2004.
	2004	Joseph Travers (2004) Thirtieth Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association Assessment and Teaching Strategies for Learning Support in Mathematics St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, 17/09/2004-18/09/2004.
	2004	Joseph Travers (2004) Workshop hosted by the Dublin West Education Centre The Management of Inclusion in Primary Schools Dublin West Education Centre, 29/01/2004.
	2003	Joseph Travers (2003) 'Perspectives on equality'Seamus Heaney Lecture Series 2002-2003 �Reflections on the challenges of inclusive education' St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin, 07/04/2003.
	2003	Anita Prunty and Joseph Travers (2003) INTO seminar on �The management of special education in the mainstream school� Cork and Galway, March, 2003 �Individual planning for pupils with special educational needs� Cork , Galway and Limerick, 28/03/2003.
	2003	Joesph Travers (2003) Thirty First Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association Early Intervention in Learning Support Mathematics St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, 16/09/2005.
	2003	Joseph Travers (2003) Primary Mathematics Conference Mathematics for children with special educational needs St. Mary's College, Marino, Dublin, 09/10/2003.
	2003	Travers, J., & Prunty, A. (2003) Invited presentation to the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) seminar on the management of special educational needs in the mainstream school Individual planning for pupils with special educational needs Cork and Galway, .
	2002	Joseph Travers (2002) Presentation made to the Primary Curriculum Support Programme Cuiditheoiri for Mathematics and Learning Support, Dublin,June, 2002 �Formal Assessment in Primary Mathematic� Dublin, 18/06/2002.
	2002	Joseph Travers (2002) Presentation made to the Primary Curriculum Support Programme Cuiditheoiri for Mathematics and Learning Support, Kildare, 6th Sept, 2002 �Informal Assessment in Primary Mathematic� *, 06/09/2002.
	2002	Joseph Travers (2002) Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Support Association, Dublin,October,2002 Mathematics Assessment for the Learning Support Teacher Dublin, 10/10/2002.
	2002	Travers, J. (2002) Invited presentation to the Primary Curriculum Support Programme Cuiditheoiri for Mathematics and Learning Support Formal assessment in mathematics Dublin, .
	2002	Travers, J. (2002) Invited presentation to the Primary Curriculum Support Programme Cuiditheoiri for Mathematics and Learning Support Informal assessment in mathematics Kildare, .
	1999	Travers, J. (1999) Responding to inclusion through teacher collaboration Annual Conference of the British Institute of Learning Disabilities London, .

Book Chapter

	Year	Publication
	2021	Torrance, D., Potter, I., Forde, C., Angelle, P., Arlestig, H., Branson, C., Cheng, A., King, F., McNae, R., Miller, P., Morrison, M., Norberg, K., Szeto, E., & Travers, J. (2021) 'What factors help and hinder the work of social justice leaders? A summary of findings from the social justice leadership strand' In: Educational Leadership for Social Justice and Improving High-Needs Schools: Findings from 10 Years of International Collaboration. Australia : Information Age Publishing.
	2017	King, F., & Travers, J. (2017) 'Social Justice Leadership through the lens of ecological systems theory' In: Angelle. P. (Ed). A Global Perspective of Social Justice Leadership for School Principals. Charlotte, NC, USA : Information Age Publishing.
	2012	Murphy, D.; Travers, J. (2012) 'Including young bilingual learners in the assessment process: A study of appropriate early literacy assessments utilising both languages of children in a Gaelscoil' In: Special and Inclusive Education: A Research Perspective. [Link]
	2012	Murphy, D. & Travers, J. (2012) 'Including young bilingual learners in the assessment process: A study of appropriate early literacy assessments utilising both languages of children in a Gaelscoil' In: Special and inclusive education: A research perspective. Oxford : Peter Lang.
	2012	Ní Chiaruáin, M.; Travers, J. (2012) 'How children with dyslexia experience literacy in Irish and English in a gaelscoil' In: Special and Inclusive Education: A Research Perspective. [Link]
	2012	Ní Chiaruáin, M. & Travers, J. (2012) 'How children with dyslexia experience literacy in Irish and English in a Gaelscoil' In: Special and inclusive education: A research perspective. Oxford : Peter Lang.
	2012	Ní Fhoighil, N. & Travers, J. (2012) 'The inclusion of Irish-medium students with special educational needs' In: Special and inclusive education: A research perspective. Oxford : Peter Lang.
	2012	Fhoighil, N.N.; Travers, J. (2012) 'The inclusion of Irish-medium students with special educational needs' In: Special and Inclusive Education: A Research Perspective. [Link]
	2007	Mullan, Y., & Travers, J. (2007) 'An early intervention that counts: An evaluation of the number worlds programme in a disadvantaged area' In: Beyond educational disadvantage. Dublin : Institute of Public Administration.
	2005	Joseph Travers (2005) 'Reflections on the Challenges of Inclusive Education' In: In M.A. Lyons and F. Waldron (eds) Perspectives on Equality, the Second Seamus Heaney Lectures, Dublin: Liffey Press. Dublin : Liffey Press.

Conference Publication

	Year	Publication
	2013	Mc Glinchey, M., & Travers, J. (2013) 5th National conference on research in mathematics education: Crossing Boundaries . In: T. Dooley, S. Ni Mhuiri &. R. Ward eds. *Using an on-line learning facility to personalise mathematical learning in a learning support context with students from senior classes in a rural primary school*
	2011	J. Travers (2011) In The Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South (SCoTENS), Proceedings of 2010 conference and annual reports *Addressing the barriers and challenges to inclusion in schools*
	2009	Travers, J. (2009) Proceedings of the third national conference on research in mathematics education MEI 3: ‘Mathematics for all’ – extending mathematical capacity . In: D. Corcoran, T. Dooley, S. Close & R. Ward eds. *Learning support for mathematics: Lessons from 100 lessons*
	2007	Mullan, Y., & Travers, J. (2007) Proceedings of the second national conference on research in mathematics education . In: S. Close, T. Dooley & D. Corcoran eds. *‘Walking the talk’ – Using mathematics education research* Dublin,
	2005	J. Travers (2005) Proceedings of first national conference on research on mathematics education . In: S. Close, T. Dooley & D. Corcoran eds. *Mathematics education in Ireland: A research perspective* Dublin,
	2005	Mullan, Y., & Travers, J. (2005) Proceedings of first national conference on research on mathematics education *Educational disadvantage and mathematics: The impact of the number worlds programme on the number knowledge of children in a junior infant class*
	2005	J. Travers (2005) Seamus Heaney Lecture Series (2nd) . In: M.A. Lyons & F. Waldron eds. *Reflections on the challenges of inclusive education*

Edited Book

	Year	Publication
	2012	Day. T., & Travers, J (Ed.). (2012) Special and inclusive education: A research perspective. Oxford: Peter Lang,

Commissioned Report

	Year	Publication
	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. COMMREP

Thesis

	Year	Publication
	2007	J. Travers (2007) Learning support for mathematics in Irish primary schools: A study of policy, practice and teachers' views. Belfast: THES

Other Journal

	Year	Publication
	2020	Ní Thuairisg, L., & Ó Duibhir, P., (2020) 'Buntáistí agus dúshláin teanga atá ag iar-scoláirí na n-iar-bhunscoileanna Gaeltachta agus lán-Ghaeilge ar aistriú go hinstitiúid 3ú leibhéal a fheidhmíonn trí Bhéarla' 2 (2) :87-98. [Link]
	2020	Nic Aindriú, S., Ó Duibhir, P., & Travers, J. (2020) 'Students with special educational needs learning trough Irish/Daltaí a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta oideachais acu ag foghlaim trí Ghaeilge' . [Link]
	2012	Travers, J. (2012) 'Safeguarding inclusive education in a time of austerity' (34) :126-140.
	2011	Travers, J. (2011) 'Evidence based interventions in primary mathematics' (33) :96-113.
	1998	J. Travers (1998) 'Building an inclusive school: The Huntstown experience' (36) .

Book

	Year	Publication
	2012	Day, T.; Travers, J. (2012) Special and inclusive education: A research perspective. [Link]

Published Report

	Year	Publication
	2023	Kennedy, E., Shiel, G., French, G., Harbison, L., Leahy, M., Ó Duibhir, P., & Travers, J. (2023) Towards a New Literacy, Numeracy and Digital literacy Strategy: A review of the Literature. Department of Education, . [Link] https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/256086/907a34c9-f95d-4cf1-af52-35589b066d8e.pdf#page=null
	2022	Travers, J. (2022) Review of supports for learners with learning difficulties in mathematics, with dyscalculia and developmental disabilities. A review of the literature. Department of Education (Ireland). Department of Education, . [DOI]
	2022	Nic Aindriú, S., Connaughton-Crean, L., Ó Duibhir, P., & Travers, J. (2022) Ag tacú le daltaí a bhfuil riachtanais speisialta oideachais acu i scoileanna Gaeltachta agus lán-Ghaeilge. An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta, . [Link]
		Travers, J., Balfe, T., Butler, C., Day, T., Dupont, M., McDaid, R., O’Donnell, M., & Prunty, A. .
	2014	Travers, J. & Savage, R. (2014) An inventory of research and policy related publications in the field of special education on the island of Ireland since 2000. Report on updating of database from 2009-2013.(NCSE research reports No: 8). National Council for Special Education, .
	2014	Cosgrove, J., McKeown, C., Travers, J., Lysaght, Z., Ní Bhroin, O., & Archer, P. (2014) Educational experiences and outcomes for children with special educationa lneeds: A secondary analysis of data from the Growing Up in Ireland Study. National Council for Special Education, .
	2014	Therese Dooley, Elizabeth Dunphy & Gerry Shiel with Deirdre Butler, Dolores Corcoran, Therese Farrell, Siun Ni Mhuiri, Maura O'Connor and Joe Travers with International Advisor Bob Perry (2014) Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (children aged 3-8 years). Volume 18: Teaching and learning. NCCA, .
	2014	Elizabeth Dunphy, Therese Dooley & Gerry Sheil with Deirdre Butler, Dolores Corcoran, Miriam Ryan and Joe Travers, with International Advisor Bob Perry (2014) Mathematics in Early Childhood and Primary Education (children aged 3-8 years). Volume 17: Definitions, theories, stages of development and progression. Desk-top review of research on mathematics education at early childhood and primary (children aged 3-8 years). National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, .
	2014	Travers, J. & Savage, R. (2014) An inventory of research and policy related publications in the field of special education on the Island of Ireland since 2000: Report on updating of database from 2009-2013. National Council for Special Education, .
	2014	Dunphy, E., Dooley, T., & Shiel, G. with Butler, D., Corcoran, D., Ryan, M. & Travers, J. (2014) Mathematics in early childhood and primary education (3–8 years) definitions, theories, development and progression (NCCA Research Report 17). National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, .
	2010	Travers, J., Balfe, T., Butler, C., Day, T. Dupont, M., McDaid, R., O'Donnell, M., & Prunty, A. (2010) Addressing the challenges and barriers to inclusion in Irish schools. Report to the Research and Development Committee of the Department of Education and Skills. St. Patrick's College, Special Education Department, .
	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. Research report commissioned by the Department of Education and Science. St. Patrick's College, Special Education Department, .
	2018	Cosgrove, J., McKeown, C., Travers, J., Lysaght, Z., Ní Bhroin, O., & Archer, P. (2018) Educational experiences and outcomes for children with special educational needs: Phase 2 - from age 9 – 13. A secondary analysis of data from the Growing Up in Ireland Study. (NCSE Research Report 25). National Council for Special Education, National Council for Special Education, . https://ncse.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/03263-NCSE-EdExps-Children-SEN-FINAL-UPLOAD.pdf

Review Articles

	Year	Publication
	2021	Brennan, Aoife; King, Fiona; Travers, Joe (2021) Supporting the enactment of inclusive pedagogy in a primary school. REV [DOI]

Other Publication

	Year	Publication
	2012	Day, T.; Travers, J. (2012) Introduction: Inclusive education. [Link]

External Collaborators

Type	Name	Company
External
External
External	Yvonne Mullan	NEPS
External	Special Ed. Dept	St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra
External	Seán Ó Cathalláin	MIC