I believe we should all be cognizant of the extent to which our respective areas of interest and expertise is actively recruiting and nurturing early-career scholars (MacPhail, 2017). We cannot be complacent and expect or […]
Tag: Ann MacPhail
Publication: A student-centred digital technology approach: The relationship between intrinsic motivation, learning climate and academic achievement of physical education pre-service teachers.
Research Impact: While digital technology is generating considerable interest in terms of research and practice in physical education, it is receiving little attention in (physical education) teacher education programmes. The evidence suggests that the student-centred […]
Publication: Transformative teaching and learning through engaged practice
Research Impact: This article explores the transformative teaching and learning experiences that arose throughout the duration of a 2-year community-driven program developed in partnership between an underserved community in Limerick City and staff at the […]
PEPAYS Ireland Consultation (April to May 2019). Professor Ann MacPhail
The PEPAYS Ireland Advisory Board is currently reviewing the future direction of PEPAYS Ireland (www.pepaysireland.com). Members of the Board have agreed to connect with specific individuals / small groups of colleagues within the research community […]
Irish National Teacher Education and Teacher Educator Forum – Professor Ann MacPhail
There has long been a need for a National Teacher Education and Teacher Educator Forum in Ireland to support the professional development of teacher educators and to contribute to the development of the continuum of […]
Publication: Original intentions & unintended consequences: the ‘contentious’ role of assessment in the development of Leaving Certificate Physical Education in Ireland
Research Impact Summary: This paper explores how the Leaving Certificate Physical Education (LCPE) specification was constructed. Ten Physical Education Development Group (PEDG) members, who had the responsibility of such construction, were interviewed. This construction process was […]
Publication: Initial post-primary physical education teacher education: a comparative exploration across European countries
Research Impact: This study documents and explores the patterns that arise across twenty-five European post-primary initial physical education teacher education (PETE) programmes. The demographics of each country, the support for teachers and teacher education, those […]
Publication: “I want to do it all day!” – Students’ experiences of classroom movement integration.
Research Impact Summary: Whole-of-school physical activity programming is being advocated internationally, with movement integration in the classroom considered an effective method to increase physical activity throughout the school day. Three themes were evident across data types […]
PEPAYS Ireland Forum 2018 ‘Enacting and researching Irish school physical education’. Professor Ann MacPhail
This was the first time that the PEPAYS Ireland Forum was held on a Saturday and the day proved successful given almost 80 attendees were present and that a significant number were practicing physical education […]
Publication: Transformative Teaching and Learning Through Engaged Practice: Lecturers’ & Students’ Experiences
Research Impact: This article explores the transformative teaching and learning experiences that arose throughout the duration of the The Community Wellness, Empowerment, Leadership and Lifeskills (CWell) program, a 2-year community-driven program developed in partnership between an […]
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