Dr Trevor O'Brien

Lecturer in Educational Psychology, Inclusive & Special Education

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Research interests

Student voice, Specific learning differences, Inclusive pedagogies, Social Justice and Education, Professional learning for teachers, Teacher identity.

More information / biography

Prior to joining the Department of Educational Psychology, Inclusive and Special Education in 2012, Trevor worked as a class teacher and special education teacher in primary schools in Dublin and Cork. He also worked in a Youthreach centre in Cork, working with young people between the ages of 15 and 21. He is involved in the design and delivery of initial teacher education as well as professional learning for teachers at Post Graduate level. He is the co-ordinator of The Post Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Special Education.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Education/Academic qualification

Bachelor

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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