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