Published work

Part of a series of peer-reviewed articles published by the Learning and Skills Research Network (LSRN), I reflect on researching the experiences of ESOL practitioners in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how ESOL is positioned within the wider adult and further education landscape throughout these islands.

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NB: the title and focus of this publication reflects a nod to the writings of bell hooks.

 

Click here to access the full Publication.​​​​​

I contributed a 'Section 1' article to the 2024 edition of Ireland's only peer-reviewed journal dedicated specifically to adult and community education.

 

The article draws on the experiences of ESOL practitioners in Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as setting out a contextual analysis of public-funded ESOL provision. 

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Click here to access the journal (aontas.com, PDF).

"I have to know. I have to understand how to do this!" Exploring personal and professional experiences of ESOL practitioners in Ireland during and since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Click here to read the full thesis document (MU.ie Mural).

Short article, summarising my presentation to ESOL Special Interest Group (ESOLSIG) Pre-Conference Event at IATEFL 2024, about a scholarship scheme for people seeking asylum established in Derry by North West Regional College and North West Migrants Forum.

 

Click here to access the article (PDF).

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NB: the full issue of ESOL Matters is only available to ESOLSIG members.​​​

This poster was produced alongside my Masters thesis to summarise the research. It was exhibited at NATECLA's 2023 Annual Conference.

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Click here to see full-sized version (PDF).

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RaPAL (Research and Practice in Adult Literacies) Journal article discussing changes to language, literacy and numeracy qualification assessment arrangements during the pandemic.

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Click here to read RaPAL Journal 100(ii) 2020 (rapal.org.uk, PDF).