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Karen Buckley

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Karen Buckley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Inclusive and Special Education at the Institute of Education at DCU. As a qualified post-primary teacher and experienced lecturer in teacher education, Karen has enjoyed working across a range of educational settings in second-level, further education and higher education. With a particular research interest in inclusive pedagogy, Karen is an advocate for inclusive practice to improve and optimise teaching, learning and assessment in higher education.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Sociology, a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education. She is currently a Doctoral candidate at Maynooth University, exploring Teacher Education, Identity and Professional Development practices.

Peer Reviewed Journal

	Year	Publication
	2022	Kelly, O., Buckley, K., Lieberman, L. J., & Arndt, K. (2022) 'Universal Design for Learning—A framework for inclusion in Outdoor Learning'. Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 25 (1):75-89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42322-022-00096-z
	2021	Orna Farrell;Karen Buckley;Lisa Donaldson;Tom Farrelly (2021) 'Eportfolio in Ireland: A landscape snapshot of current practice'. Irish Journal Of Technology Enhanced Learning, . [Link] [DOI]
	2021	Farrell, O., Buckley, K., Donaldson, L., & Farrelly, T. (2021) 'Editorial: Good bye exams, hello eportfolio'. Irish Journal Of Technology Enhanced Learning, 6 (1). https://doi.org/10.22554/ijtel.v6i1.101
	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 (2):399-406. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916566
	2021	Farrell, AM, 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 (0.1)'. Zenodo, . https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.4574650
	2021	O’Riordan, F., Buckley, K., & Lincoln, A. (2021) 'Peer Observation of Teaching: Can Peer Observation of Teaching Enhance Professional Development Practices within Higher Education? A Literature Scoping Review'. Zenodo, . https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4494444
	2021	Lyons, R.;Buckley, K. (2021) 'Stakeholder Engagement in a Large Enterprise Class Showcase'. Journal of Management Education, 45 . [Link] [DOI]
	2020	Roisin Lyons and Karen Buckley (2020) 'Stakeholder Engagement in a Large Enterprise Class Showcase'. Journal of Management Education, . [Link] https://doi-org.dcu.idm.oclc.org/10.1177%2F1052562920969908
	2018	Lisa Donaldson, Karen Buckley, Orna Farrell, Julie Uí Choistealbha (2018) 'Refections on ePortfolio Professional Learning: Harnessing an Unconference Approach'. Aepr, 2 (3):20-29. [Link]

Conference Publication

	Year	Publication
	2018	Fiona O’Riordan, Karen Buckley and Mark Glynn (2018) International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy 2018 *What can educators do to promote academic integrity?*

Online Article

	Year	Publication
	2019	Karen Buckley, Mark Glynn (2019) UDL in DCU. ELEA [Link]

Published Report

	Year	Publication
	2021	O'Riordan, Fiona; Buckley, Karen; Lincoln, Angela (2021) Peer Observation of Teaching: Can Peer Observation of Teaching Enhance Professional Development Practices within Higher Education? A Literature Scoping Review. Dublin City University, . [Link]

Conference Contribution

	Year	Publication
	2019	Karen Buckley, Lorraine Gallagher (2019) AGEAD Annual Conference: Journey to Oz -Travelling Together Towards Inclusive Education Universal Design for Learning (UDL) A professional development workshop to promote and implement an inclusive teaching and learning environment Dublin 20/03/2019- .
	2019	Karen Buckley (2019) Universal Design for Learning (UDL) A Professional Development Workshop A professional development workshop to promote and implement an inclusive teaching and learning environment using principles of UDL for staff, faculty and learners in Higher Education Institutions Dublin City University 22/02/2019- .
	2019	Karen Buckley (2019) Promoting Inclusivity through Universal Design for Learning Evaluate approaches to UDL taken in other institutions and note successes and challenges in implementing UDL principles in different settings University of Limerick 06/11/2019- .
	2019	Karen Buckley (2019) 28th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning Doctoral Research Symposium - To Read or Not to Read? Dublin City University 03/11/2019- .
	2019	Karen Buckley, Mary Fitzpatrick (2019) 12th International Conference on Engaging Pedagogy Voice of the Educator University of Limerick 12/12/2019- 13/12/2019.
	2019	Karen Buckley (2019) Designing your Professional Portfolio Enhancing Eportfolio competencies for higher education practitioners across Ireland Dublin City University 14/02/2019- .
	2019	Karen Buckley (2019) DCU Teaching & Learning Day 2019 Student Panel Discussion: Do Universities Kill Creativity? Dublin City University 11/09/2019- .
	2019	Karen Buckley (2019) QUB Annual Learning & Teaching Conference - Shaping Change in an Educational Setting Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in DCU Queens University, Belfast 17/04/2019- .
	2019	Lisa Donaldson, Karen Buckley, Orna Farrell (2019) Workshop: The Potential and Practice of Eportfolio This half day workshop featured a keynote by Kristina Hoeppner, Catalyst IT, New Zealand & a conversational workshop on eportfolio practice Dublin City University 11/11/2019- .
	2019	Orla Kelly, Karen Buckley (2019) 18th Conference of the European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning (EOE) Universal Design for Learning: A framework to explore inclusion in outdoor learning IT Trallee 27/09/2019- .
	2019	Karen Buckley (2019) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Curriculum Designing Inclusion in the Curriculum - Building sustainable learning communities Queens University, Belfast 25/09/2019- .
	2018	Lisa Donaldson, Orna Farrell, Karen Buckley, and Julie Uí Choistealbha. (2018) DIY Unconference: CPD with a twist Presentation at EdTech 2018, TEL Quality Matters – People, Policies and Practices, Annual Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association, Carlow, 31st May - 1st June Carlow, Ireland .
	2018	Lisa Donaldson, Karen Buckley, Orna Farrell, Julie Ui Choistealbha.. (2018) Harnessing an unconference approach to develop eportfolio competencies Presentation at ePortfolios & More: The Developing Role of ePortfolios within the Digital Landscape, Dublin City University, Dublin, 24th May Dublin City University, Dublin 9, 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	Stone, S., Galvin, T., & Buckley, K. (2021) AHEAD Conference 2021 A Shared Vision for Inclusion in Higher Education: Three Perspectives on Embedding UDL Principles During the Swift Move to Online Learning Online .

Podcast

	Year	Publication
	2023	Buckley, K. (2023) DCU Podcast: Exploring group work assessment with Karen Buckley \| A discovery series for teaching and learning in Higher Education by DCU. PODCAST [Link]

Other Journal

	Year	Publication
	2018	Donaldson, L., Buckley, K., Farrell, O., & Uí Choistealbha, J. (2018) 'Reflections on eportfolio professional learning: Harnessing an unconference approach' The AAEBBL Eportfolio Review, 2 (3) . [Link]

Edited Book

	Year	Publication
	2018	Whitaker, T., Lynam, A., Buckley, K., Cassidy, D., Rowland, S., Thornton, M., Flanagan, M., Duffy, L., Bailey, J., Pasley, N., Clarke, A.-M., Caulfield, A., O’Sullivan, J., Kelly, M., Shanahan, E., McDonnell, A., & Beechinor, A (Ed.). (2018) Voices of Educators in 21st Century Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: The Doggett Group, [Link]

Presentation

	Year	Publication
	2021	Lowney, R., Stone, S., Buckley, K., Farrell, A. M., Glynn, M., & Smyth, S. (2021) Moving large classes online—Findings and guidance from a rapid research project. PRES [Link]

Education

	Start date	Institution	Qualification	Subject
		National University of Ireland, Maynooth	Doctorate of Education
		National University of Ireland, Maynooth	Higher Diploma in Education
		National University of Ireland, Maynooth	Master of Arts Degree
		National University of Ireland, Maynooth	Bachelor of Arts Degree

Research Interests

Professional Development in Higher Education
Academic Identity
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Universal Design for Learning
Student Voice

Research Projects

	Title	Role	Description	Start date	End date
	Moving Large, Face-to-Face classes online	Researcher		01/06/2020	01/01/2021

Modules Coordinated

Term	Title	Subject
2022	Introduction to Inclusive Education	SI220
2022	Principles and Concepts	SI701
2023	Understanding Behaviour as Communication	SI609
2022	Curriculum, Pedagogy & Current Issues	SI802
2023	Professional Preparation and Practice 4	PR406
2023	Dyslexia	SI607
2023	Mild General Learning Disabilities	SI608
2021	Reflective Practice and Inquiry	SI706
2023	Understanding Autism	SI606