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Research Interests

Research interests lie within learning and development with a particular focus on efficacy of professional development activities, the student experience in teaching and learning, and the role of learning and development at work.                      

Teaching Interests

Academic Development, Reflective Practice, Human Resource Development, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management                   

Biography

Dr Mary Fitzpatrick is Head, Centre for Transformative Learning at the University of Limerick. Her key area of expertise is the professional development of teaching and learning among academics through reflective practice, feedback and evaluation, development of teaching portfolios, peer observation partnerships and engagement in teaching excellence awards. She leads an inter-institutional project on regional teaching enhancement within three higher educational institutions, establishing a wide range of professional development initiatives to this end. She is Co-Chair of both Staff and Educational Developers Association (SEDA) and Irish Conference on Engaging Pedagogy (ICEP) Conference Committees.andnbsp; Her research interests lie within learning and development with a particular focus on efficacy of professional development activities, the professionalization of teaching in HE, students as co-creators in learning and teaching, and the role of CPD at work. andnbsp;She is a Senior Fellow of SEDA and a chartered member of the CIPD.andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;

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 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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