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Research Interests
Research Interests: Informed by cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives on learning and development, my research focuses on learning theories, teacher education (particularly initial teacher education and its interface with other phases in the continuum), the psychology and pedagogy of literacy and mathematics and policy developments in two areas: teacher education and; e-learning. Research has been funded by a range of bodies - both national and international - including the Irish Research Council (Advanced Collaborative Research Award, 2012-13), National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), National Council for Special Education (NCSE), Teaching Council, European Science Foundation (ESF), Irish Aid, Norwegian Research Council, Uwezo, Ohio Dept of Education, Department of Education and Skills (DES).
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD, Michigan State University
Award Date: 1 Jan 1998
Masters, Master of Education, Boston College
Award Date: 1 Jan 1989
External positions
Professor (2014), University of Limerick
1 Jun 2013 → …
College Lecturer (2001); Senior Lecturer (2007) & Assoc Director (2011) Director (2013), Centre for Global Development (CGD), University College Cork
1 Jan 2001 → …
Asst Professor (1998-2000), Cleveland State University
16 Aug 1999 → …
Flint (UofM) - Lecturer (1997-98), University of Michigan
1 Aug 1997 → …
1993-98: Researcher; Lecturer; Community Relations Specialist (Mediation), Michigan State University
15 Aug 1993 → …
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):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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First- and third-person mathematics-related teacher identity: capturing the learning pathway of an out-of-field teacher of mathematics acquiring mathematics teacher certification
Quirke, S., O’Meara, N., Goos, M. & Conway, P., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. 29, 2, p. 345-378 34 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inter-professional education between allied health and education: A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perspectives in Ireland.
Gallagher, A. L., Fitzgerald, J., Mahon, L., Conway, P. & Murphy, C. A., 1 Jun 2025, (Submitted) In: Child Language Teaching and Therapy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The first decade of teachers’ professional lives: a scoping review of research in the Republic of Ireland
Hourigan, M., Ní Chróinín, D., Fitzgerald, J., Conway, P. F., Leavy, A., Smyth, E. & Fitzpatrick, M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Irish Educational Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The "N" Framework: A Teacher Knowledge Framework for Numeracy across the Curriculum
O'sullivan, K., O'meara, N., Goos, M. & Conway, P., 2025, In: Numeracy. 18, 2, 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding teacher ethico-political identity formation from a Foucauldian perspective
Carswell, D. & Conway, P. F., Feb 2025, In: British Educational Research Journal. 51, 1, p. 321-343 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
- 5 Membership of council
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Educational Studies Association of Ireland (External organisation)
Conway, P. (Member)
1999Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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European Educational Research Association (External organisation)
Conway, P. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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European Association for Learning and Instruction (EARLI) (External organisation)
Conway, P. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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Section Teacher Education Policy (1999-2000), American Education Research Association (AERA) (External organisation)
Conway, P. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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World Education Research Association (WERA) (External organisation)
Conway, P. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Prizes
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Arthur R. and Pearl Butler Fellowship, Michigan State University
Conway, P. (Recipient), 1997
Prize: Honorary award
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Co-chair SIG Teaching and Teacher Education (2005-09), European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI)
Conway, P. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Honorary award
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Council member (2009-13), World Education Research Association (WERA)
Conway, P. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Honorary award
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Dissertation Completion Fellowship, Michigan State University
Conway, P. (Recipient), 1998
Prize: Honorary award
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Irish Research Council (IRC), Advanced Collaborative Research Award (2012-13)
Conway, P. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Honorary award