Shane’s disposition is one of ‘education as living’ as opposed to education as a preparation for life. He seeks to blend research activities with teaching, having students at the centre of both. Examples of Shane’s teaching that embody this include informal projects like Quavers to Quadratics (with the National Concert Hall) or undergraduate modules that partner with local primary schools. Co-teaching approaches are routinely employed whereby undergraduate students, primary teachers and Shane co-plan, co-teach and co-reflect on all aspects of the project.

Nominating students attest to Shane’s student-led and student-focused approaches and his genuine commitment to their development, both personally and professionally. Shane is Principal Investigator for a number of education research grants including a Horizon 2020 grant to understand the impact informal learning has on undergraduate students.

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