Let's Talk Education Research

Peter Tiernan

Let’s Talk Education Research is a monthly research podcast hosted by Dr Peter Tiernan from the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies at the DCU Institute of Education. Each month Dr Tiernan speaks with a member of academic staff from the Institute of Education about a recent research publication or project. The purpose of the podcast is to provide a platform for staff to discuss their research publications and research projects, provide an additional avenue for colleagues to disseminate their research, to build an archive of research activity for the faculty, and to promote national and international connections with like-minded researchers.

  1. 21 SEPT

    Episode 38: Supporting the educational progress of children in care: primary special education teachers’ views and experiences, with Dr Rosie Savage

    In this episode, I speak with Dr Rosie Savage about supporting the educational progress of children in care, with a particular focus on primary special education teachers’ views and experiences. Rosie's work can be found here: https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/studentTheses/supporting-the-educational-progress-of-children-in-care-a-qualita Rosie's profile: https://www.dcu.ie/inclusiveandspecialeducation/people/rosie-savage

    32 min

  2. 1 JUL

    Episode 37: Resilience, Resistance and Giving Back - exploring the topic of teacher diversity, with Dr Gareth Burns

    In this episode, I speak with Gareth Burns teacher diversity. Gareth's recent publication about this topic can be found here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01425692.2023.2294686 Gareth's profile: https://www.dcu.ie/policyandpractice/people/gareth-burns

    32 min

  3. 29 MAY

    Episode 36: Task-based Language Learning, with Pearse Ahern

    In this episode, I speak with Pearse Ahern about task-based language learning for Irish (Gaeilge). Pearse's publication on this topic can be found here: https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/630/546 Pearse's profile: https://www.dcu.ie/languageliteracyandearlychildhoodeducation/people/pearse-ahern

    35 min

  4. 27 APR

    Episode 35: Burnout in Initial Teacher Education, with Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons

    In this episode, I speak with Dr Sabrina Fitzsimons about burnout in Initial Teacher Education. Sabrina's bio: https://www.dcu.ie/policy-and-practice/people/sabrina-fitzsimons Create Website: https://www.dcu.ie/create Articles Discussed in the podcast: Fitzsimons, S., Boag, L. & Smith, D.S. (2025) Understanding Teacher Educators' Quality of Life: Insights from the PERMA Model. Applied Research Quality Life. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-025-10435-z Fitzsimons, S., & Smith, D. S. (2025). ‘Don’t do anything special for us coming’: the mental health impact of Ofsted inspections on teacher educators in England. Cambridge Journal of Education, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305764X.2025.2451280 Support: If any of the topics raised in this discussion have caused distress and you require support please contact the Samaritans who offer a free 24-hour helpline: 116 123

    42 min

  5. 14 MAR

    Episode 34: The autistic voice - experiences of autistic academics, with Dr Jane O'Kelly

    In this episode, I speak with Dr Jane O'Kelly about the work completed by a team of researchers exploring the experiences of autistic academics. You can find out more about Dr O'Kelly here: https://www.dcu.ie/policyandpractice/people/jane-okelly You can find out more about the team's research network here: https://sites.google.com/view/acorn-network/home?authuser=0 The team's publication is available here: https://osf.io/preprints/osf/tyxma_v1

    35 min

  6. 11 FEB

    Episode 33: Publishing in Irish Educational Studies, with Dr Audrey Bryan

    In this episode, I speak with the General Editor of Irish Educational Studies, Dr Audrey Bryan, about all things related to the journal, from the readership and scope, to advice on how to publish with Irish Education Studies. You can find out more about Irish Educational Studies on their website here: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ries20 You can follow them on Twitter/X (@Editor_IES) and BlueSky (@iesjournal.bsky.social)

    34 min

  7. 20 JAN

    Episode 32: Exploring hidden histories with the LETHE project, with Dr Caitríona Ní Cassaithe

    In this episode, I speak with Dr Caitríona Ní Cassaithe about the LETHE project, a project designed to help teachers and students uncover hidden histories from across Europe. You can find out more about Dr Ní Cassaithe here: https://www.dcu.ie/stemeducationinnovationglobalstudies/people/caitriona-ni-cassaithe You can find Dr Ní Cassaite on Twitter/X (@trionacheile) and BlueSky (@trionacheile.bsky.social) The project website is here: https://letheproject.eu/

    27 min

  8. 11/12/2024

    Episode 31: Teachers' Research Exchange (TREX), with Barbara Mulvihill and Dr Marek McGann

    In this episode, I speak with Barbara Mulvihill and Dr Marek McGann about the Teachers Research Exchange TREX initiative - an online community of practice for education research in Ireland. You can find out more about TREX and register here: https://www.t-rex.ie/

    35 min
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Let’s Talk Education Research is a monthly research podcast hosted by Dr Peter Tiernan from the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies at the DCU Institute of Education. Each month Dr Tiernan speaks with a member of academic staff from the Institute of Education about a recent research publication or project. The purpose of the podcast is to provide a platform for staff to discuss their research publications and research projects, provide an additional avenue for colleagues to disseminate their research, to build an archive of research activity for the faculty, and to promote national and international connections with like-minded researchers.

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  • Creator
    Peter Tiernan
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk Education Research
  • Provider