Doctoral Thesis

Dunne, Orla (2023) The experiences of gifted LGBTQ post-primary students in Ireland. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Skerritt, Craig ORCID: 0000-0002-3695-758X (2022) Student voice and classroom practice in Ireland’s post-primary schools: an exploration of exercises, experiences, and emotions at the coalface. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Keegan, Rachel (2021) Education doctorates. exploring personal, professional and academic contributions. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

O'Sullivan, Michael (2021) The principal behind the report. An exploration of the evaluation perceptions of British Schools Overseas’ principals. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Cusack, Eithne (2021) A narrative history of psychiatric / mental health nursing in the asylum / mental hospital system in Ireland from 1940 to 1970. ‘Always remember they are some mother’s child’. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

O'Connor, Noel (2021) ‘Beyond rehabilitation.’ ‘An exploration of workers’ experiences in delivering drug services within the special drugs rehabilitation community employment programme.’. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Carroll, Eamonn (2020) Student experiences of an out of school academic enrichment programme for high ability students transitioning from DEIS primary schools to DEIS secondary schools. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Redmond, Úna (2020) “Creating capital”: the impact of sustained engagement with extracurricular activities on access students’ experience of university. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Kelly, Mary (2020) “I don’t want to be a researcher…… I just want to teach” Exploring teacher as researcher identity amongst graduates of an Irish teacher education programme. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

O'Connor, Miriam (2019) Theory to practice: exploratory study on dental nursing graduates' experience of professional practice placement and how effective it is for preparation for employment. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Sheridan, Niamh (2018) A fusion of horizons: an exploration of text and context in the formation of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

O'Shea, Seamus (2018) An examination of the implementation of Ireland’s new higher education system performance framework in a sample of higher education institutions. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

O'Connor, Christopher (2018) An evaluation of novel methodologies to support reflective practice among pre-hospital emergency care practitioners. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Langan, Eoin (2018) An evaluation of an introductory module to support students with the transition to Irish higher education. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Alia, Ashkanani (2017) An investigation of the application of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to evaluate instructors’ perspectives on E-Learning at Kuwait University. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

O'Kelly, Jane (2016) How can a community of practice process and concept support undergraduates learning experiences? PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Breslin, Eileen Elizabeth (2016) Exploring the experience of high-ability students from socio-economic disadvantaged schools participating in a summer academic programme. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Ward, Bernadette (2014) CAM, is there an Irish solution? A needs analysis of the Irish CAM community with a focus on training and practice. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Ledwith, Catriona (2013) A case study investigation into the performance of gifted, transition year students participating in a dual enrolment programme. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Brown, Martin ORCID: 0000-0002-5436-354X (2013) Deconstructing evaluation in education. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Bodkin, Patsey (2013) Framework for the continuing professional development of art teachers at post-primary level. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Emmett, Yvonne (2013) How do I create a living theory of leadership development for e-learning as an explanation of educational influence in improving training practice? Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Healion, Eleanor (2013) Perceived effects of an academic enrichment programme for potentially gifted students from a socio-economic disadvantaged area using critical action research. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Dillon, Suzanne (2012) “The way I see it is… Whole-School Evaluation in Irish Post-Primary Schools from the perspectives of principals, teachers, parents and students”. Doctor of Education thesis, Dublin City University.

Harrison, Catherine (2011) Re-thinking assesment philosophy and practice peer- and self-assesment. PhD thesis, Dublin City University.

Masters Thesis

Woods, Cathy (2024) An empirical investigation of the early university entrance programme in CTYI. Master of Arts thesis, Dublin City University.

Croke, Fiona (2012) Learning By leaving: Identifying the impact of intercultural mobility as a pedagogic tool in the learning environment. A return on investment analysis measuring the impact of intercultural mobility and work based learning on: absenteeism; academic performance; access, transfer & progression and employability. Master of Arts thesis, Dublin City University.

Laurenson, Pauline (2012) Young, gifted and underachieving: examining the role of mentoring in assisting underachieving highly-able students achieve their educational potential. Master of Arts thesis, Dublin City University.