Dr Manuela Heinz

M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D

Contact Details

Associate Professor, Head of Discipline of Education
E: manuela.heinz@nuigalway.ie
 
researcher
 

Biography

M.A. Hispanic & English Linguistics and Literature (TU Dresden), Professional Master of Education (TU Dresden), M.Sc. International and European Politics (Edinburgh University), D Psych Counselling (NUI Galway), PhD Education (NUI Galway) 
Senior Lecturer in educational theory and practice, modern foreign language teaching & learning methodologies, quantitative and mixed-methods research methodologies, professional practice, action and practitioner research
Director of the Professional Master of Education (PME)
Published researcher in initial and continuing teacher education policy and practice
Member of the Editorial Board of European Journal of Teacher Education
Member of the College of Reviewers for the Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education
Member of the Editorial Board for Journal of Teacher Action Research
Over ten years experience as modern foreign languages teacher (English, Spanish & German) in Germany, Spain, the UK and Ireland before taking up full-time lecturing position at NUI Galway in 2010

Research Interests

diversity in initial teacher education, teacher motivations, teacher professional development, school university partnerships, teacher practitioner research, social inclusion of children with migrant backgrounds

Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
IRC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2020 SEUN ADEBAYO: DEVELOPING MORE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PEDAGOGIES WITH IRISH PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS USING A LEARNING STUDY APPROACH 01-OCT-20 30-SEP-27
LIFE 2 - Learning Interculturality from Religion 02-DEC-19 01-DEC-21
BIG IDEAS FOR BETTER SCHOOLS: LEADING 'BIG ISSUE' TRANSFORMATION IN SCHOOLS - DIVERSITY, DEMOCRACY AND EQUITY 01-SEP-19 31-DEC-22
MILLENIUM FUND MANUELA HEINZ 01-DEC-12 01-JAN-16
Ubuntu - Teacher Education for Sustainable Development 03-SEP-12
Access to Post-primary Teaching (APT) 07-JUL-17 07-JUL-19
Diversity in Initial Teacher Education, Irish Research Council, RPG2013-1 02-DEC-13

Contract Researchers

  Researcher Name Project Role Funding Body
Maeve Kavanagh Dunne Access to Post-Primary Teaching (APT) Post-doctoral Researcher
Andrea Lynch Access to Post-primary Teaching (APT) Post-doctoral Researcher
Conor Foley Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) Post-doctoral Researcher
Aoife O'Brien Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) Research Assistant

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(2023) 'Factors Impacting the Retention of Students from Under-represented Groups in Initial Teacher Education in Ireland'
Keane, E., Heinz, M., and Lynch, A. (2023) 'Factors Impacting the Retention of Students from Under-represented Groups in Initial Teacher Education in Ireland'. Tertiary Education And Management, :1-19 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2023) 'Gender in initial teacher education: entry patterns, intersectionality and a dialectic rationale for diverse masculinities in schooling'
Heinz, M., Keane, E., Davison, K. (2023) 'Gender in initial teacher education: entry patterns, intersectionality and a dialectic rationale for diverse masculinities in schooling'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, 46 (1):134-153 [DOI] [Details]
(2023) 'Religious education in Catholic schools in Ireland and South Korea: complex layers of diversity, policy and teacher agency'
Cho, J, Heinz, M., Choi, J. (2023) 'Religious education in Catholic schools in Ireland and South Korea: complex layers of diversity, policy and teacher agency'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details]
(2022) 'Extended School Placement in Initial Teacher Education: Factors Impacting Professional Learning, Agency and Sense of Belonging'
Hanly, C., Heinz, M. (2022) 'Extended School Placement in Initial Teacher Education: Factors Impacting Professional Learning, Agency and Sense of Belonging'. European Journal of Educational Research, 11 (4):2373-2386 [Details]
(2021) '‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Parents, Young People and Children. . Irish Educational Studies, 40(2), 217-225. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916558'
Flynn, N., Keane, E. Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2021) '‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Parents, Young People and Children. . Irish Educational Studies, 40(2), 217-225. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916558'. Irish Educational Studies, :217-225 [DOI] [Details]
(2020) 'Identity matters? 'Working class' student teachers in Ireland, the desire to be a relatable and inclusive teacher, and sharing the classed self'
Keane, E;Heinz, M;Lynch, A (2020) 'Identity matters? 'Working class' student teachers in Ireland, the desire to be a relatable and inclusive teacher, and sharing the classed self'. International Journal Of Inclusive Education, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2020) 'Reconceptualising relatedness in education in 'distanced' times'
Murray, C.; Heinz, M.; Munday, I; Keane, E.; Flynn, N.; Connolly, C.; Hall, T.; MacRuairc, G. (2020) 'Reconceptualising relatedness in education in 'distanced' times'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2020) 'Shared reading practices between parents and young children with Down syndrome in Ireland'
Lusby, S. & Heinz, M. (2020) 'Shared reading practices between parents and young children with Down syndrome in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 39 (1):19-38 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) 'Leading Change in Teacher Education: Balancing on the Wobbly Bridge of School-University Partnership'
Heinz, M., & Fleming, M. (2019) 'Leading Change in Teacher Education: Balancing on the Wobbly Bridge of School-University Partnership'. European Journal of Educational Research, 8 (4):1295-1306 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) 'Developing critical thinking, justification and generalisation skills in mathematics through Socratic questioning'
Duffy, M. & Heinz, M. (2019) 'Developing critical thinking, justification and generalisation skills in mathematics through Socratic questioning'. Journal of Teacher Action Research, 5 (3):85-98 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) 'Differentiated Homework: Impact on Student Engagement'
Keane, G. & Heinz, M. (2019) 'Differentiated Homework: Impact on Student Engagement'. Journal of Practitioner Research, [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) ''I will do it but religion is a very personal thing’: teacher education applicants’ attitudes towards teaching religion in Ireland'
Heinz, M., Davison, K., Keane, E. (2018) ''I will do it but religion is a very personal thing’: teacher education applicants’ attitudes towards teaching religion in Ireland'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) ''Working-class' student teachers: Not being encouraged at school and impact on motivation to become a teacher'
Keane, E., Heinz., M., and Lynch, A. (2018) ''Working-class' student teachers: Not being encouraged at school and impact on motivation to become a teacher'. Education Research and Perspectives, 45 :71-97 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'Socio-demographic composition of primary initial teacher education entrants in Ireland'
Heinz, M. & Keane, E. (2018) 'Socio-demographic composition of primary initial teacher education entrants in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2018) 'Fit (ness) to teach?: disability and initial Teacher education in the republic of Ireland'
Keane, E., Heinz, M., & Eaton, P. (2018) 'Fit (ness) to teach?: disability and initial Teacher education in the republic of Ireland'. International Journal Of Inclusive Education, 22 (8):819-838 [DOI] [Details]
(2017) 'Sexualities of initial teacher education applicants in the Republic of Ireland: Addressing the hidden dimension of diversity in teaching'
Heinz, M., Keane, E. & Davison, K. (2017) 'Sexualities of initial teacher education applicants in the Republic of Ireland: Addressing the hidden dimension of diversity in teaching'. Journal of Education for Teaching, 43 (1):99-116 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2017) 'Walk Little, Look Lots: Tuning into Teachers’ Action Research Rhythm'
Eberhardt, A. & Heinz, M. (2017) 'Walk Little, Look Lots: Tuning into Teachers’ Action Research Rhythm'. Studying Teacher Education, 13 (1):36-51 [Details]
(2016) 'Excavating an Injustice? Nationality/ies, Ethnicity/ies, and Experiences with Diversity of Initial Teacher Education Applicants and Entrants in Ireland in 2014'
Keane, E. & Heinz, M. (2016) 'Excavating an Injustice? Nationality/ies, Ethnicity/ies, and Experiences with Diversity of Initial Teacher Education Applicants and Entrants in Ireland in 2014'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, [Details]
(2016) 'Using Comment Only Marking in a Mathematics Classroom in the Republic of Ireland: Experience and Learning of a Student Teacher'
O'Mahoney, K & Heinz, M. (2016) 'Using Comment Only Marking in a Mathematics Classroom in the Republic of Ireland: Experience and Learning of a Student Teacher'. Journal of Teacher Action Research, 2 (2):58-69 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) 'Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland: The Socio-demographic Backgrounds of Postgraduate Post-primary Entrants in 2013 & 2014'
Keane, E., Heinz, M. (2015) 'Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland: The Socio-demographic Backgrounds of Postgraduate Post-primary Entrants in 2013 & 2014'. Irish Educational Studies, 34 (3):281-301 [Details]
(2015) 'Why choose teaching? An international review of empirical studies exploring student teachers’ career motivations and levels of commitment to teaching'
Heinz, M. (2015) 'Why choose teaching? An international review of empirical studies exploring student teachers’ career motivations and levels of commitment to teaching'. Educational Research and Evaluation: An International Journal on Theory and Practice, 21 (3):258-297 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Why choose teaching in the Republic of Ireland? – Student teachers' motivations and perceptions of teaching as a career and their evaluations of Irish second-level education'
Heinz, M. (2013) 'Why choose teaching in the Republic of Ireland? – Student teachers' motivations and perceptions of teaching as a career and their evaluations of Irish second-level education'. European Journal of Educational Studies, 5 (1):1-17 [Details]
(2013) 'Tomorrow's teachers-selecting the best: An exploration of the quality rationale behind academic and experiential selection criteria for initial teacher education programmes'
Heinz, M (2013) 'Tomorrow's teachers-selecting the best: An exploration of the quality rationale behind academic and experiential selection criteria for initial teacher education programmes'. Educational Assessment Evaluation And Accountability, 25 :93-114 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'The next generation of teachers: an investigation of second-level student teachers' backgrounds in the Republic of Ireland'
Heinz, M (2013) 'The next generation of teachers: an investigation of second-level student teachers' backgrounds in the Republic of Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 32 :139-156 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Journal. 93, 1110-1115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.09.340'
Higgins, A., Heinz, M., McCauley, V., & Fleming, M. (2013) 'Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Journal. 93, 1110-1115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.09.340'. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences, 93 :1110-1115 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2008) 'The composition of applicants and entrants to teacher education programmes in Ireland: trends and patterns'
Heinz, M (2008) 'The composition of applicants and entrants to teacher education programmes in Ireland: trends and patterns'. Irish Educational Studies, 27 :223-240 [DOI] [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
(2023) 'Migrant students' schooling experiences in Ireland: Perspectives from parents'
Adebayo, S.B. & Heinz, M. (2023) 'Migrant students' schooling experiences in Ireland: Perspectives from parents' In: Perspectives on Transitions in Refugee Education. Berlin & Toronto: Barbara Budrich. [Details]
(2023) 'Researching with `working class' student teachers and issues of identity, positionality, and disclosure: Reflections on research praxis'
Keane, E., Heinz, M., and Lynch, A. (2023) 'Researching with `working class' student teachers and issues of identity, positionality, and disclosure: Reflections on research praxis' In: Challenging Assumptions: Voices from Marginalised Communities. London: Emerald International Perspectives on Inclusive Education. [Details]
(2023) 'Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Mapping Learning and Interrogating Tensions'
McDaid, R., Keane, E. and Heinz, M. (2023) 'Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Mapping Learning and Interrogating Tensions' In: Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas, and Directions for the Future. :211-225 London: Routledge. [Details]
(2023) 'Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Representation Matters'
Keane., E., Heinz, M. and McDaid, R. (2023) 'Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Representation Matters' In: Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas, and Directions for the Future. :3-21 London: Routledge. [Details]
(2023) '`Working Class' Student Teachers' Constructions of Teaching as a Powerful Role: Encountering Deficit-based `Teacher-Teacher Talk' During Placement'
Keane, E., Heinz, M., and Lynch, A. (2023) '`Working Class' Student Teachers' Constructions of Teaching as a Powerful Role: Encountering Deficit-based `Teacher-Teacher Talk' During Placement' In: Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas, and Directions for the Future. :113-124 London: Routledge. [Details]
(2023) 'Charting Pathways towards a More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Teaching Profession'
Heinz, M., Keane, E., and McDaid, R. (2023) 'Charting Pathways towards a More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Teaching Profession' In: Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas, and Directions for the Future. :226-240 London: Routledge. [Details]
(2023) 'Diversity in the Teaching Profession in Ireland: Tracing Research and Policy Development'
Keane, E., Heinz, M. and McDaid, R. (2023) 'Diversity in the Teaching Profession in Ireland: Tracing Research and Policy Development' In: Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas, and Directions for the Future. :36-53 London: Routledge. [Details]
(2017) 'Career Motivations of Student Teachers in the Republic of Ireland: Continuity and Change during Educational Reform and 'Boom to Bust' Economic Times'
Heinz, M., Keane, E. and Foley, C, (2017) 'Career Motivations of Student Teachers in the Republic of Ireland: Continuity and Change during Educational Reform and 'Boom to Bust' Economic Times' In: Global Perspectives on Teacher Motivation. :1-21 Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2016) 'Irland forscht - Aktionsforschung mit Fremdsprachenlehrenden an irischen Sekundarschulen'
Eberhardt, A. & Heinz, M. (2016) 'Irland forscht - Aktionsforschung mit Fremdsprachenlehrenden an irischen Sekundarschulen' In: Germanistik zwischen Tradition und Innovation: Akten des XIII. Kongresses der Internationalen Vereinigung für Germanistik (IVG). :23-28 Frankfurt am Main, Bern, Bruxelles, New York, Oxford, Warszawa, Wien: Peter Lang. [Details]
(2014) 'Initial Teacher Education in Ireland: Structure, policy developments and implications for practice'
Heinz, M. (2014) 'Initial Teacher Education in Ireland: Structure, policy developments and implications for practice' In: Education's Role in Preparing Globally Competent Citizens. :178-184 Sofia: BulgarianComparativeEducationSociety(BCES). [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2013) 'Preparing Teachers for Ireland's Future: New Policies, Practices and Challenges for Initial Teacher Education in Ireland'
Fleming, M. & Heinz, M. (2013) 'Preparing Teachers for Ireland's Future: New Policies, Practices and Challenges for Initial Teacher Education in Ireland' In: Education Matters Yearbook. Galway: Education Matters. [Details]
(2007) 'Being a good teacher and/or teaching to the exams? Student teachers' narratives of learning and teaching in Ireland'
HEINZ, M. (2007) 'Being a good teacher and/or teaching to the exams? Student teachers' narratives of learning and teaching in Ireland' In: Comparative Education, Teacher Training and New Education Agenda Sofia, Bureau for Educational Services. :55-61 Sofia: Popov,N; Wolhuter,C; Leutwyler,B; Kysilka,M; Cernetic,M. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
(2021) European Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2021
Adebayo, S. & Heinz, M. (2021) Perspectives of Minority Parents from non-Irish Backgrounds on Developing Culturally Responsive Competencies among Irish Teachers European Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2021 [Details]
(2020) 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances
Heinz, Manuela (2020) Using Real Data in a quantitative methods course to enhance teachers’ and school leaders’ statistical literacy 6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances Valencia, , 02-JUN-20 - 05-JUN-20 , pp.1313-1322 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2019) Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice
Heinz, M., Fleming, M., Logue, P., McNamarra, M. J. (2019) Collaborative Learning, Role Play and Case Study: Pedagogical Pathways to Professionalism and Ethics in School Placement . In: Supple, B. & Delahunty, T eds. Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice , 05-DEC-19 - 06-DEC-19 , pp.129-134 [ARAN Link] [Details]
(2015) Who is in the Classroom? Learners, Teachers, Identities. 2015 Conference in the Humanising Rights and Responsibilities Series
Heinz, M. & Keane, E. (2015) Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland – A National Research Project Calling for Action Who is in the Classroom? Learners, Teachers, Identities. 2015 Conference in the Humanising Rights and Responsibilities Series Ennis, , 10-DEC-15 - 10-DEC-15 [Details]
(2014) British Educational Research Association (BERA) Special Interest Group (SiG): Researching Higher Education: Investigating Inequalities
Keane, E. & Heinz, M. (2014) Researching Inequalities in Higher Education: The Case of Initial Teacher Education in Ireland British Educational Research Association (BERA) Special Interest Group (SiG): Researching Higher Education: Investigating Inequalities Institute of Education, University of Londin, , 21-MAY-14 - 21-MAY-14 [Details]
(2014) 2014 Association for Teacher Education in Europe Winter Conference - Social Justice and Diversity in Teacher Education (Bulgaria)
Keane, E. and Heinz, M. (2014) Continuity and Change: Examining the Diversity Profile of Initial Teacher Education Applicants and Entrants in Ireland 2006-2013 2014 Association for Teacher Education in Europe Winter Conference - Social Justice and Diversity in Teacher Education (Bulgaria) Budapest, , 15-APR-14 - 17-APR-14 [Details]
(2012) American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting
Heinz, Manuela (2012) Why enter teaching in the Republic of Ireland? Student teachers’ motivations to teach, their perceptions of the teaching career and assessment of Irish second-level education. Paper presented as part of an international symposium (Australia, US, Norway, Germany, UK, China, Ireland) on Factors Influencing Teaching (FIT) Choice American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting Vancouver, , 17-APR-12 - 20-APR-12 [Details]

Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2020) ‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-level Students and their Parents.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., MacRuairc, G. (2020) ‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-level Students and their Parents. NUI Galway, National University of Ireland Galway. [Details]
(2020) ’Schooling at home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. . School of Education, NUI Galway: Galway, Ireland. Available at: tinyurl.com/SchoolingAtHome.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M. and MacRuairc, G. (2020) ’Schooling at home’ in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. . School of Education, NUI Galway: Galway, Ireland. Available at: tinyurl.com/SchoolingAtHome. School of Education, Galway, Ireland. [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
(2023) Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas and Directions for the Future.
Keane, E., Heinz, M., Mc Daid, R (Ed.). (2023) Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas and Directions for the Future Diversifying the Teaching Profession: Dimensions, Dilemmas and Directions for the Future. New York: Routledge. [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
(2022) Scotens: The Standing Conference on Teacher Education North and South: Reflecting, Reconnecting, and re-engaging with the core purposes of education,
Keane, E., Heinz, M., and Lynch, A. (2022) 'Working class' student teachers' constructions of teaching as a powerful role: encountering deficit-based `teacher talk' during placement. [Oral Presentation], Scotens: The Standing Conference on Teacher Education North and South: Reflecting, Reconnecting, and re-engaging with the core purposes of education, Dundalk, Ireland , 20-OCT-22 - 21-OCT-22. [Details]
(2023) IV Congreso Internacional Liderazgo y Mejora de la Educación,
María Jesús Rodríguez-Entrena, Manuela Heinz y Gerry MacRuairc (2023) School leaders and teachers leading `big conversations¿ with students about democracy at school. [Oral Presentation], IV Congreso Internacional Liderazgo y Mejora de la Educación, Sevilla , 23-MAY-23 - 25-MAY-23. [Details]
(2023) Education, Change and Democratic Societies: New imperatives and creative responses, ESAI Annual Conference,
Brown, M., Eaton, P., Gardezi, S., Heinz, M., OHara, J., Jones, S., Rowan, A. (2023) The place of cultural responsivity in Teacher Education Programmes on the Island of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Education, Change and Democratic Societies: New imperatives and creative responses, ESAI Annual Conference, Stranmillis University, Belfast , 30-MAR-23 - 01-APR-23. [Details]
(2023) Education, Change and Democratic Societies: New imperatives and creative responses, ESAI Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. (2023) Charting Pathways towards a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Teaching Profession. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Education, Change and Democratic Societies: New imperatives and creative responses, ESAI Annual Conference, Stranmillis University, Belfast , 30-MAR-23 - 01-APR-23. [Details]
(2022) Restructuring Education: what matters? ESAI Annual Conference,
Adebayo, S. & Heinz, M. (2022) What does ¿good teaching¿ look like in a culturally diverse classroom? Perspectives of student-teachers/beginning teachers in second-level Irish schools. [Oral Presentation], Restructuring Education: what matters? ESAI Annual Conference, Dublin , 07-APR-22 - 09-APR-22. [Details]
(2022) Restructuring Education: what matters? ESAI Annual Conference,
Cho, J. & Heinz, M. (2022) Primary Teachers¿ Experiences and Perspectives Regarding the Promotion of Religious Tolerance in Catholic Schools in Ireland and South Korea. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Restructuring Education: what matters? ESAI Annual Conference, Dublin , 07-APR-22 - 09-APR-22. [Details]
(2023) Education, Change and Democratic Societies: New imperatives and creative responses - ESAI Annual Conference,
Keane, E., Heinz, M., Lynch, A. (2023) Retention of students from lower socio-economic backgrounds on initial teacher education programmes. [Oral Presentation], Education, Change and Democratic Societies: New imperatives and creative responses - ESAI Annual Conference, Stranmillis University College Belfast , 30-MAR-23 - 01-APR-23. [Details]
(2022) Reflecting, Reconnecting and Re-Engaging with the Core Purpose(s) of Education - Annual Scotens Conference North and South,
Keane, E., Heinz, M., Lynch, A. (2022) Working Class¿ Student Teachers¿ Constructions of Teaching as a Powerful Role. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Reflecting, Reconnecting and Re-Engaging with the Core Purpose(s) of Education - Annual Scotens Conference North and South, Dundalk , 22-OCT-22 - 23-OCT-22. [Details]
(2023) Centre for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) 7th International Conference,
O Hara, J., Brown, M., Hughes, J., Heinz, M., Eaton, P., McKenzie, L., Jones, S., Rowan, A. (2023) Exploring the Place of Cultural Responsivity in Teacher Education Programmes on the Island of Ireland. [Conference Paper], Centre for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) 7th International Conference, University of Illinois , 03-OCT-23 - 06-OCT-23. [Details]
(2023) Leading Effectively Together - Irish Primary Principals' Network,
Heinz, M. (2023) Diversity in Teaching and School Leadership (Keynote Panel). [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Leading Effectively Together - Irish Primary Principals' Network, Dublin , 09-FEB-23 - 10-FEB-23. [Details]
(2022) ETBI National Conference 2022: Opening the Door to Excellence - Why Diversity Matters,
Keane., E. and Heinz, M. (2022) Invited oral contribution to panel discussion, chaired by John Walshe: Responding to the ETBI Diversity Survey: What Needs to Happen Next to Make the ETB Sector More Inclusive and Diverse?. [Invited Oral Presentation], ETBI National Conference 2022: Opening the Door to Excellence - Why Diversity Matters, Carlow, Ireland , 28-SEP-22 - 29-SEP-22. [Details]
(2021) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference. Online,
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (March 2021). (2021) Using the lived experiences of parents, young people and children of 'Schooling at Home' in Ireland during COVID-19 to identify possibilities for inclusive future-facing education. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Conference. Online, Online , 26-MAR-21 - 26-MAR-21. [Details]
(2021) National Teacher Education and Teacher Educator Forum,
Murray, C.; Heinz, M.; Holland, E. (2021) Relatedness and care in teacher education during a pandemic and beyond. [Invited Oral Presentation], National Teacher Education and Teacher Educator Forum, Online , 07-MAY-21. [Details]
(2020) National Youth Council of Ireland online conference: The power of education in Ireland and in a global context,
Heinz, M. (2020) Education Expert Panellist. [Keynote Address], National Youth Council of Ireland online conference: The power of education in Ireland and in a global context, Online , 23-NOV-20. [Details]
(2021) Traveller Ethnicity Day,
Heinz, M. (2021) Increasing Diversity in the Teaching Profession. [Invited Oral Presentation], Traveller Ethnicity Day, NUI Galway , 01-MAR-21. [Details]
(2020) Leadership Reserves: Agents of transformation in teacher education,
Heinz, M. (2020) Funded by the Ministry of Education of Israel. [Invited Oral Presentation], Leadership Reserves: Agents of transformation in teacher education, NUI Galway , 29-JAN-20. [Details]
(2020) National Institute for Studies in Education Research Seminar Series,
Heinz, M. & Keane, E. (2020) Making a Case for Teacher Diversity in Ireland: Research, Policy and Practice. [Invited Oral Presentation], National Institute for Studies in Education Research Seminar Series, University of Limerick , 13-NOV-20. [Details]
(2020) UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference,
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, McCauley, V., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2020) Schooling at Home during Covid-19. [Oral Presentation], UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference, Online , 17-DEC-20 - 17-DEC-20. [Details]
(2019) APT Project Launch and Schools' Event Day,
Keane, E., Heinz., M. (2019) Diversifying Teaching & Background to the APT Project. [Plenary Lecture], APT Project Launch and Schools' Event Day, NUI Galway , 21-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) Access to Post-Primary Project and Schools Event,
Keane, E., Heinz., M., and Lynch, A. (2019) APT is a SoE project, funded by the HEA aimed at diversifying the teaching profession. At the project launch and schools’ event day on May 21st, over 100 senior cycle pupils from schools across the Border-Midlands-Western (BMW) region, teachers from these schools, and the APT project participants, participated in the day-long event, which featured contributions from Professor Liz Thomas (Director and Chair, Widening Participation Research Centre, Edge Hill University, England), and a number of teachers and student teachers who entered Higher Education through alternative routes and who shared their personal testimonies and journeys. Workshops were also held to support the school pupils’ higher education and career planning, including in relation to teaching as a career. Also in attendance were representatives from the Department of Education and Skills (Eilish Bergin and Sarah Kearns) and the Higher Education Authority (Neil McDermott, Senior Manager, Access Policy). [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Access to Post-Primary Project and Schools Event, NUI Galway , 21-MAY-19 - 21-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) Diversity in Teaching Research Symposium,
Keane, E., Heinz., M., and Lynch, A. (2019) Identity Matters? ‘Working Class’ Student Teachers and Wanting to be a Relatable and Inclusive Teacher. [Conference Paper], Diversity in Teaching Research Symposium, NUI Galway , 14-NOV-19. [Details]
(2019) Diversity in Teaching Research Symposium,
Keane, E., Heinz., M. (2019) Setting the Context: Examining the Rationale for Diversifying the Teaching Profession. [Keynote Address], Diversity in Teaching Research Symposium, NUI Galway , 14-NOV-19. [Details]
(2019) Development Education - Pedagogy in Action,
Gallagher, B. & Heinz, M. (2019) Bringing Development Education into the Classroom – multiple perspectives. [Invited Oral Presentation], Development Education - Pedagogy in Action, Maynooth University , 24-MAY-19 - 24-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019) Ubuntu Assembly Meeting 2019,
Heinz, M. (2019) Building on Solid Foundations: An invitation to dialogue on Development Education in post primary Initial Teacher Education. [Invited Oral Presentation], Ubuntu Assembly Meeting 2019, Portlaoise , 10-JAN-19 - 10-JAN-19. [Details]
(2018) Teaching Council Webinar - Inclusion for All,
Heinz, Manuela (2018) Panelist. [Invited Lecture], Teaching Council Webinar - Inclusion for All, Ireland , 07-NOV-18 - 07-NOV-18. [Details]
(2018) Shannon Consortium Dissemination Seminar – What we believe: Student stakeholder perspectives on religion, belief & spirituality in third level Irish educational contexts,
Heinz, M., Davison, K., Keane, E. (2018) Primary teacher education students’ views of teaching religion in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Shannon Consortium Dissemination Seminar – What we believe: Student stakeholder perspectives on religion, belief & spirituality in third level Irish educational contexts, Limerick Institute of Technology , 29-NOV-18 - 29-NOV-18. [Details]
(2018) What we believe: Student stakeholder perspectives on religion, belief & spirituality in third level Irish education: National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education,
Heinz, M., Davison, K., and Keane, E. (2018) Primary teacher education students' views of teaching religion in Ireland. [Invited Paper], What we believe: Student stakeholder perspectives on religion, belief & spirituality in third level Irish education: National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, Limerick Institute of Technology , 29-NOV-18. [Details]
(2018) Ubuntu Assembly Meeting 2018,
Heinz, M., Fleming, M. & Gallagher, B. (2018) Development Education in Initial Teacher Education: Learning from NUIG Projects. [Invited Oral Presentation], Ubuntu Assembly Meeting 2018, Dublin , 26-JAN-18 - 26-JAN-18. [Details]
(2018) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference,
Heinz, M., Keane, E., Kelly-Blakeny, E., Lynch, A. (2018) Access to Post-Primary Teaching (APT): Supporting the Access and Retention of Lower Socio-economic Groups in/to Initial Teacher Education. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, University College Dublin , 05-APR-18 - 07-APR-18. [Details]
(2018) Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge and Understanding of Development Education - Ubuntu Dialogue Day 10,
Heinz, M. (2018) Report on NUI Galway Development Education in ITE Programe. [Chaired Session], Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge and Understanding of Development Education - Ubuntu Dialogue Day 10, University College Cork , 25-MAY-18 - 25-MAY-18. [Details]
(2018) Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge and Understanding of Development Education - Ubuntu Dialogue Day 10,
Heinz, M. (2018) Development Education in Higher Education. [Invited Oral Presentation], Pushing the Boundaries of Knowledge and Understanding of Development Education - Ubuntu Dialogue Day 10, University College Cork , 25-MAY-18 - 25-MAY-18. [Details]
(2017) NUI Galway School of Education Research Seminar Series,
Heinz, M., Davison, K., Ni Ghuidhir S., Fleming, M. (2017) Integrating Practitioner Research in Initial Teacher Education in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], NUI Galway School of Education Research Seminar Series, Galway , 05-OCT-17 - 05-OCT-17. [Details]
(2017) European Conference of Educational Research,
Davison, K., Heinz, M., Keane, E. (2017) Gender and Initial Teacher Education Applicants in the Republic of Ireland: The Tension of Assumptions and Analyses. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], European Conference of Educational Research, Dublin , 22-AUG-17 - 26-AUG-17. [Details]
(2017) European Conference of Educational Research,
Heinz, M. & Darmody, M. (2017) Belonging from the margins: Exploring the role of religion and immigrant background in social integration of migrant children and youth in Irish schools. [Refereed Abstracts], European Conference of Educational Research, Copenhagen , 22-AUG-17 - 25-AUG-17. [Details]
(2017) 'Education for all: Issues for teacher education'. Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE) Annual Conference 2017. Mary Immaculate College, Limerick,
Keane, E. and Heinz, M. (2017) 'Evidence-based Policy Development and Research about Diversity in Initial Teacher Education in Ireland. [Conference Paper], 'Education for all: Issues for teacher education'. Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE) Annual Conference 2017. Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick , 18-MAY-17 - 20-JUN-17. [Details]
(2016) 'Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers', European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2016,
Heinz, M., Davison, K. and Keane, E. (2016) Catholic missionaries for Irish schools? Exploring religious affiliations and convictions of initial teacher education applicants and entrants in the Republic of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], 'Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers', European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2016, University College Dublin , 22-AUG-16 - 26-AUG-16. [Details]
(2016) Educational Studies Association of Ireland 41st Annual Conference,
Heinz, M., Fleming, M. & Long, B. (2016) Collaborative school-university partnerships – how cooperating teachers, principals, student teachers and university teachers see it. [Refereed Abstracts], Educational Studies Association of Ireland 41st Annual Conference, National University of Ireland Galway , 31-MAR-16 - 02-APR-16. [Details]
(2016) Educational Studies Association of Ireland 41st Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. Keane, E. (2016) Spotlights on the diversity gap: An examination of the socio-demographic backgrounds of applicants and entrants to primary teacher education programmes in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Educational Studies Association of Ireland 41st Annual Conference, National University of Ireland Galway , 31-MAR-16 - 02-APR-16. [Details]
(2016) Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers - European Conference of Educational Research Annual Conference,
Heinz, M., Davison, K. & Keane, E. (2016) Catholic missionaries for Irish schools? Exploring religious affiliations and convictions of initial teacher education applicants and entrants in the Republic of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Leading Education: The Distinct Contributions of Educational Research and Researchers - European Conference of Educational Research Annual Conference, University College Dublin , 23-AUG-16 - 26-AUG-16. [Details]
(2016) Retrospective for Perspective - Access and Widening Participation 1991-2014. European Access Network (EAN) 25th Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. and Keane, E. (2016) Examining barriers to diversity in teaching: A critical exploration of initial teacher education admission criteria in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Retrospective for Perspective - Access and Widening Participation 1991-2014. European Access Network (EAN) 25th Annual Conference, University College Dublin , 29-MAY-16 - 31-MAY-16. [Details]
(2016) Educational Studies Association of Ireland 41st Annual Conference,
Eberhardt, A. & Heinz, M. (2016) Bringing research and data into teacher professional development. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland 41st Annual Conference, NUI Galway , 31-MAR-16 - 02-MAY-16. [Details]
(2015) Galway University Integration through Drama & Education (GUIDE) symposium,
Keane, E. & Heinz, M. (2015) Exploring Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland - A National Project: Exploring Nationality/ies & Ethnicity/ies. [Oral Presentation], Galway University Integration through Drama & Education (GUIDE) symposium, NUI Galway , 31-JAN-15 - 31-JAN-15. [Details]
(2015) Gender Advanced Research Consortium (ARC): 2015 Seminar Series,
Heinz, M., Keane, E., Davison, K. (2015) Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland: Critical Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality. [Invited Oral Presentation], Gender Advanced Research Consortium (ARC): 2015 Seminar Series, NUI Galway , 08-APR-15 - 08-APR-16. [Details]
(2015) Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) National Committees Meeting: Invited Paper,
Keane, E., Heinz, M. (2015) Examining Diversity in Primary and Post-primary Teacher Applicants & Entrants in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) National Committees Meeting: Invited Paper, Galway , 15-MAY-15 - 15-MAY-15. [Details]
(2015) American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference: Toward Justice; Culture, Language & Heritage in Education Research & Praxis. Chicago, IL. USA,
Heinz, M., Keane, E. & Foley, C. (2015) Exploring Ethnicity in Initial Teacher Education: The Nationality/ies, Ethnicity/ies & Experiences with Diversity of Student Teachers in Ireland. [Conference Paper], American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference: Toward Justice; Culture, Language & Heritage in Education Research & Praxis. Chicago, IL. USA, Chicago , 16-APR-15 - 20-APR-15. [Details]
(2015) Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Annual Conference. ‘Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition: Looking to the Future’,
Heinz, M., Keane, E., Davison, K. (2015) Exploring Gender and Sexuality in Initial Teacher Education in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Annual Conference. ‘Educational Research and Practice in Times of Transition: Looking to the Future’, NUI Maynooth , 09-APR-15 - 11-APR-15. [Details]
(2015) Who is in the classroom? Learners, teachers, identities - Intercultural and Diversity Education Centre (IDEC) – Ireland 6th National Conference,
Heinz, M. & Keane, E. (2015) Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland – A National Research Project Calling for Action. Who is in the classroom? Learners, teachers, identities - Intercultural and Diversity Education Centre (IDEC) – Ireland 6th National Conference, . [Details]
(2015) British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. & Keane, E. (2015) The career motivations & socio-demographic profiles of initial teacher education applicants in Ireland: Connecting teacher motivation and teacher diversity research. [Conference Paper], British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, Belfast , 15-SEP-15 - 17-SEP-15. [Details]
(2015) British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. & Chan, C. (2015) School University Partnership in Ireland and Hong Kong: Two case studies exploring conceptualisations and practices in times of education policy reform. [Conference Paper], British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, Belfast , 15-SEP-15 - 17-SEP-15. [Details]
(2015) Galway County Intercultural Forum: Invited Lecture,
Keane, E. and Heinz, M. (2015) The Socio-demographic Profile of Applicants and Entrants to Primary and Post-primary Initial Teacher Education in Ireland in 2014. [Invited Lecture], Galway County Intercultural Forum: Invited Lecture, Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS), NUI Galway , 05-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015) Conference in the Humanising Rights and Responsibilities Series, Ennis, Co. Clare,,
Heinz, M. and Keane, E. (2015) Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE): The Socio-demographic profile of applicants and entrants to initial teacher education in Ireland in 2014. [Invited Oral Presentation], Conference in the Humanising Rights and Responsibilities Series, Ennis, Co. Clare,, Clare , 10-DEC-15. [Details]
(2014) Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. and Keane, E. (2014) Diversity Profiling Applicants and Entrants to Initial Teacher Education Programmes in the Republic of Ireland – Design, First implementation and Findings from the ‘DITE’ questionnaire. [Conference Paper], Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Annual Conference, Athlone , 10-APR-14 - 12-APR-14. [Details]
(2014) Diverse Teachers for Diverse Learners Conference,
Keane, E. & Heinz, M. (2014) Diverse Teachers for Diverse Learners? Initial Findings from Ireland's National Diversity Profiling Initial Teacher Education (DITE) Research Project. [Conference Paper], Diverse Teachers for Diverse Learners Conference, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow , 28-MAY-14 - 30-MAY-14. [Details]
(2014) International Sociological Association XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology: Facing an Unequal World - Challenges for Global Sociology, Yokohama,
Heinz, M. and Keane, E. (2014) Initial Teacher Education: Who Gets in and What Are the Implications for Students, Schools and Society?. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], International Sociological Association XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology: Facing an Unequal World - Challenges for Global Sociology, Yokohama, Yokohama , 13-JUL-14 - 19-JUL-14. [Details]
(2014) Comparative Education Society of Hong Kong: Policy and Educational Development in a Global Context (University of Hong Kong),
Heinz, M. and Keane, E. (2014) Diversity Profiling the Irish Student Teacher Body: Research Design & Analysis of Participants’ Socio-Demographic Positionalities. [Conference Paper], Comparative Education Society of Hong Kong: Policy and Educational Development in a Global Context (University of Hong Kong), University o Hong Kong , 28-FEB-14 - 01-MAR-14. [Details]
(2014) Society for Research into Higher Education conference, Inspiring future generations; embracing plurality and difference in higher education,
Keane, E. and Heinz, M. (2014) Social class in initial teacher education in Ireland: Formal categorisations and self-classifications. [Conference Paper], Society for Research into Higher Education conference, Inspiring future generations; embracing plurality and difference in higher education, Newport, Wales , 10-DEC-14 - 12-DEC-14. [Details]
(2014) National Conference on Partnership in School Placement in Initial Teacher Education,
Fleming, M. & Heinz, M. (2014) Workshop title: Constructing a Narrative of School-University Partnership in Ireland: Envisioning Futures and Exploring Paths to get there…. [Workshop chair], National Conference on Partnership in School Placement in Initial Teacher Education, University of Limerick , 03-JUL-14 - 03-JUL-14. [Details]
(2014) Invited presentation to academic staff at King's Learning Institute,
Keane, E. & Heinz, M. (2014) Homogeneity and Diversity: A First National Study of the Socio-Demographic Profile of Applicants & Entrants to Initial Teacher Education in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], Invited presentation to academic staff at King's Learning Institute, King's College London - King's Learning Institute , 05-MAY-14 - 05-MAY-14. [Details]
(2014) Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference: Imagining and Innovating for Sustainable Futures; education in challenging times,
Heinz, M. & Keane, E. (2014) Diversity Profiling Applicants and Entrants to Initial Teacher Education Programmes in the Republic of Ireland - Design, First implementation and Findings from the 'DITE' questionnaire. [Conference Paper], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference: Imagining and Innovating for Sustainable Futures; education in challenging times, Athlone , 10-APR-14 - 12-APR-14. [Details]
(2014) XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology Facing an Unequal World: Challenges for Global Sociology,
Heinz, M. & Keane, E. (2014) Initial Teacher Education – Who gets in and what are the implications for students, schools and society?. [Conference Paper], XVIII ISA World Congress of Sociology Facing an Unequal World: Challenges for Global Sociology, Yokohama, Japan , 13-JUL-14 - 19-JUL-14. [Details]
(2014) DITE Research Seminar,
Keane, E., Heinz, M. and Foley, C. (2014) Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland: A Rationale and Initial Analysis. [Conference Paper], DITE Research Seminar, NUI Galway , 24-OCT-14 - 24-OCT-14. [Details]
(2014) National Conference On Partnership in School Placement in Initial Teacher Education,
Heinz, M. & Fleming, M. (2014) Workshop title: School-University Partnership - Building and Cultivating a “Living” Community of Practice. [Workshop chair], National Conference On Partnership in School Placement in Initial Teacher Education, University of Limerick , 03-JUL-14 - 03-JUL-14. [Details]
(2013) How Equal? HEA Conference on Access to Higher Education in Ireland, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, November 7th,
Keane, E. and Heinz, M. (2013) Diversity Profiling Initial Teacher Education in Ireland: An Initial Analysis. [Conference Paper], How Equal? HEA Conference on Access to Higher Education in Ireland, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, November 7th, Dublin , 07-NOV-13 - 07-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013) Teaching Council School Placement Guidelines Stakeholder meeting,
Heinz, M. (2013) School-University Partnership Initiative at NUI Galway (2011-2013). [Invited Oral Presentation], Teaching Council School Placement Guidelines Stakeholder meeting, Enfield , 07-JUN-13 - 07-JUN-13. [Details]
(2013) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) 38th Annual Conference,
Fleming, M., Heinz, M., McCauley, V., Higgins, A., Kennedy, J. (2013) Theory into Practice: Building collaborative school-university partnerships in Ireland. [Chaired Session], Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) 38th Annual Conference, Limerick , 28-MAR-13 - 30-MAR-13. [Details]
(2013) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) 38th Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. (2013) Can you see the good teachers coming?: Exploring the quality rationale behind initial teacher education selection criteria. [Chaired Session], Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) 38th Annual Conference, Limerick , 28-MAR-13 - 30-MAR-13. [Details]
(2012) Research Seminar Series,
Fleming, M., Heinz, M., Higgins, A., McCauley V. (2012) Building school-university partnerships to enhance student teachers' learning experience. [Invited Oral Presentation], Research Seminar Series, Galway - School of Education - NUI Galway , 14-MAY-12 - 14-MAY-12. [Details]
(2012) 3rd World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership,
Higgins, A., Heinz, M., McCauley, V., Fleming, M. (2012) Creating the future of teacher education together: the role of emotionality in university-school partnership. [Refereed Abstracts], 3rd World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership, Brussles, Belgium , 25-OCT-12 - 28-OCT-12. [Details]
(2011) Reimagining Initial Teacher Education: Perspectives on Transformation,
Heinz, M. (2011) Improving teaching practice experiences in Initial Teacher Education – the voices of student teachers. [Oral Presentation], Reimagining Initial Teacher Education: Perspectives on Transformation, St. Patrick's College, Dublin , 30-JUN-11 - 02-JUL-11. [Details]
(2011) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. (2011) Moving from informal school-university collaboration to partnerships in initial teacher education in Ireland?: An examination of perspectives, expectations and possible ways ahead. Educational Studies Association of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference, Church of Ireland School of Education, Dublin , 14-APR-11 - 16-APR-11. [Details]
(2008) Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. (2008) Active Learning Methodologies in Modern Language Teaching. [Invited Oral Presentation], Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative (MLPSI) Annual Conference, University College Cork, Ireland , 06-MAR-08 - 07-MAR-08. [Details]
(2008) British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. (2008) Discursive actions, transactions and shared actions in student teachers' cognition. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, Heriot Watt University. Edinburgh , 03-SEP-08 - 06-SEP-08. [Details]
(2008) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference,
Heinz, M. (2008) Active learning, discipline, lectures and inspectors - making sense of competing discourses in teacher education. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference, Galway , 06-MAR-08 - 08-MAR-08. [Details]
(2007) Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference,
HEINZ, M. (2007) What makes a good second-level teacher? Student teachers'narrative accounts about quality learning and teaching. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference, Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan , 29-MAR-07 - 31-MAR-07. [Details]
(2006) Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) Spring University,
HEINZ, M. (2006) Student teachers' backgrounds and prior beliefs. [Oral Presentation], Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) Spring University, Riga , 22-JUN-06 - 24-JUN-06. [Details]
(2006) European Conference on Educational Research (ECER),
HEINZ, M. (2006) Moving between learning spaces and cultures: Student teachers' entering beliefs meeting new learning contexts. [Oral Presentation], European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Geneva , 13-SEP-06 - 15-SEP-06. [Details]
(2005) Bulgarian Comparative Educational Studies (BCES) International Conference,
HEINZ, M. (2005) Learning cultures and spaces in second-level teacher education - A preliminary analysis of the Irish context. [Oral Presentation], Bulgarian Comparative Educational Studies (BCES) International Conference, Sofia , 18-APR-05 - 22-APR-05. [Details]

Conference Paper

  Year Publication
(2020) Schooling at Home in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., MacRuairc, G. (2020) Schooling at Home in Ireland during COVID-19: Perspectives and Experiences of Primary and Second-Level Students and their Parents. UCD CHiLD Research Centre Annual Conference. Conference Paper [Details]

Conference Poster

  Year Publication
(2012) Image-Based Pedagogy: Enhancing Critical Reflective Practice in Teacher Education Through Teaching Technology and Image Space.
Davison, K., McCormack, O., Fleming, M., Hall, T., Heinz, M., McGarr, O., & Lenaghan, J. (2012) Image-Based Pedagogy: Enhancing Critical Reflective Practice in Teacher Education Through Teaching Technology and Image Space. Conference Poster [Details]

Policy Contribution

  Year Publication
(2021) NUI Galway School of Education Response to Ireland¿s Education for Sustainable Development Strategy to 2030 Consultation Paper.
Manuela Heinz, Brenda Gallagher, Gerry MacRuairc, Brian Dowling, Jean Carr, LeighAnn Mulrennan (2021) NUI Galway School of Education Response to Ireland¿s Education for Sustainable Development Strategy to 2030 Consultation Paper. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2022) Intercultural Education for Tolerance using a `Learning from Religion' approach - LIFE 2 Project: Policy Recommendations.
Heinz, M. & Deignan, N. (2022) Intercultural Education for Tolerance using a `Learning from Religion' approach - LIFE 2 Project: Policy Recommendations. Policy Contribution [Details]
(2022) Learning Interculturality from Religion - LIFE 2 Project: Lessons Learned.
Heinz, M. & Deignan, N. (2022) Learning Interculturality from Religion - LIFE 2 Project: Lessons Learned. Policy Contribution [Details]

Published abstracts

  Year Publication
(2020) Using the lived experience of parents, young people and children of ‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19 to identify possibilities for inclusive future-facing education. Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference 2021 Booklet: Possibilities in Education: Re-imagining Connections with People, Purpose and Place.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., Davitt, E., McCauley, V., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2020) Using the lived experience of parents, young people and children of ‘Schooling at Home’ in Ireland during COVID-19 to identify possibilities for inclusive future-facing education. Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference 2021 Booklet: Possibilities in Education: Re-imagining Connections with People, Purpose and Place. Published abstracts [Details]

Non Published Reports

  Year Publication
(2020) Evaluation of the Development Education Component of the Initial Teacher Programmes within the School of Education, NUIG.
Gallaghar, B. & Heinz, M. (2020) Evaluation of the Development Education Component of the Initial Teacher Programmes within the School of Education, NUIG. Non Published Reports [Details]
(2018) Overview and Learning from the Development Education Programme at NUI Galway.
Gallagher, B & Heinz, M. (2018) Overview and Learning from the Development Education Programme at NUI Galway. Non Published Reports [Details]
(2016) Development Education at NUI Galway - Student and Lecturer Feedback.
Heinz, M. & Gallagher B. (2016) Development Education at NUI Galway - Student and Lecturer Feedback. Non Published Reports [Details]
(2014) Developing a Development Education Programme for Initial Teacher Education Students at NUI Galway - Review of Design, Practice and Feedback.
Heinz, M. (2014) Developing a Development Education Programme for Initial Teacher Education Students at NUI Galway - Review of Design, Practice and Feedback. Non Published Reports [Details]
(2015) Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland: Briefing Paper for National Stakeholders.
Heinz, M. and Keane, E. (2015) Diversity in Initial Teacher Education (DITE) in Ireland: Briefing Paper for National Stakeholders. Non Published Reports [Details]
(2006) Who applies and embarks on second-level teacher education: Trends and patterns in the composition of applicants and entrants to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Report on the data collected by the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (NUI) Applications Centre (PDEAC) between 1999-2005.
HEINZ, M. (2006) Who applies and embarks on second-level teacher education: Trends and patterns in the composition of applicants and entrants to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Report on the data collected by the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (NUI) Applications Centre (PDEAC) between 1999-2005. NUI: Non Published Reports [Details]

Report

  Year Publication
(2022) Learning Interculturality from Religion - LIFE 2 Project: Evaluation Report.
Heinz, M. & Deignan, N. (2022) Learning Interculturality from Religion - LIFE 2 Project: Evaluation Report. Report [Details]

Seminar

  Year Publication
(2012) Building School-University Partnerships to Enhance Student Teaching Experiences: A Discussion of Findings from an Irish Pilot Initiative. School of Education. NUI Galway Research Seminar. 14 May.
Fleming, M., Heinz, M., Higgins, A., McCauley, V. and M. Nihill. (2012) Building School-University Partnerships to Enhance Student Teaching Experiences: A Discussion of Findings from an Irish Pilot Initiative. School of Education. NUI Galway Research Seminar. 14 May. Seminar [Details]

Technical Publication

  Year Publication
(2020) Brief Report on Preliminary and Provisional Findings (as of 14th July 2020) from (Ongoing) Online Survey on Parents’/Guardians’ and Children’s Experiences of ‘Schooling at Home’ during COVID-19. School of Education, NUI Galway. 10.13140/RG.2.2.26128.23048.
Flynn, N., Keane, E., McCauley, V., Davitt, E., Heinz, M., & MacRuairc, G. (2020) Brief Report on Preliminary and Provisional Findings (as of 14th July 2020) from (Ongoing) Online Survey on Parents’/Guardians’ and Children’s Experiences of ‘Schooling at Home’ during COVID-19. School of Education, NUI Galway. 10.13140/RG.2.2.26128.23048. Technical Publication [Details]
(2012) Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education – 2 Year Model. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway.
Fleming, M., Heinz, M, McCauley, V., Eaton, P and MacMahon, B. (2012) Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education – 2 Year Model. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway. Technical Publication [Details]

Consensus Document

  Year Publication
(2009) Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway.
Fleming, M., Heinz, M, McCauley, V., Eaton, P and MacMahon, B. (2009) Submission to the Teaching Council for Professional Accreditation for the Initial Teacher Education Programme: Professional Diploma in Education. School of Education. NUI Galway, Galway. Consensus Document [Details]

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
American Educational Research Association Member /
British Educational Research Association (BERA) Member /
Educational Studies Association of Ireland Member /

Committees

  Committee Function From / To
Department of Education and Skills Teacher Supply Data Working Group Higher Education Institutions Representative 01-MAY-18 /
NUI Galway Research Committee Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Representative /
NUI Galway - College of Arts, Social Science and Celtic Studies Curriculum Committee School of Education Representative /
NUI Galway - College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies - Teaching and Learning Committee School of Education Representative /
NUI Galway School of Education Teaching and Learning Committee Chair /
NUI Galway Professional Master in Education Steering Committee School of Education Representative /
NUI Galway School of Education Research Committee Member /
Professional Master of Education Programme Board Chair /
Bachelor in Mathematics and Education Programme Board Member /
Comhairle na nÓg Steering Committee - Galway County NUI Galway Representative /
Comhairle na nÓg Steering Committee - Galway City NUI Galway Representative /

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2011 National University of Ireland Galway PhD Education
2020 National University of Ireland Galway Diploma in Psychology of Counselling Psychology
2001 Edinburgh University MSc International and European Politics
2000 Dresden University of Technology Professional Master of Education (PME) Education - Secondary School Teaching
2000 Dresden University of Technology MA Romance Languages and Literature

Languages

  Language
Spanish
German
English

Reviews

  Journal Role
European Journal Of Teacher Education Editoral Board
Journal of Teacher Action Research Editoral Board
Teaching And Teacher Education Reviewer
Irish Educational Studies Reviewer

Teaching Interests

Learning and Teaching Methodologies
Professional Practice
Mentoring and Tutoring
Diversity in Education
Quantitative Research Methods
Mixed Methods Research
Practitioner Research in Education
Modern Foreign Languages Teaching Methodologies

Recent Postgraduate Students

  Graduation Name Degree Primary Supervisor
2018 Annelie Eberhardt PhD Y
2020 Laura Tagnin PhD Y

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
2012-13 Teaching Practice - B.A. Mathematics and Education
2012/13 Research Literacies for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
2012/13 General Research Methods
2012/13 Teaching Practice - Professional Diploma in Education (PDE)
2012/13 Mentoring in Practice
2012/13 Professional Development
2012/13 Professional Studies in Education
2012/13 Quantitative Research Methods