BERA Public Engagement and Impact Award
The BERA Public Engagement and Impact Award recognises and celebrates the impact of research and practice in the education community and how both have demonstrably engaged the public.
Person
Una O’Connor, Dr
Senior Lecturer at Ulster University
Dr Una O’Connor is a senior lecturer, based in the UNESCO Centre, School of Education, Ulster University. Her teaching and research focus on improving educational outcomes for children and young people, with a particular emphasis on social inclusion, community cohesion and policy reform. Her most recent work includes research on the relationship between political literacy and citizenship education and the role of Community Conversations in providing voice to communities on issues affecting them. She has also undertaken extensive research on special educational needs in Northern Ireland, recently completing a longitudinal secondary data analysis of pupils with special educational needs. She is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Una O’Connor's contributions
A closer look at the Future Schools Toolkit
The proliferation of schools, management bodies and sectoral support organisations reflects the socio-cultural and political history of division in Northern Irish society. However, as recognised...
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Implementing citizenship education in a post-conflict society: Lessons from Northern Ireland
Citizenship education is intended to foster civic and political participation by encouraging students to critically reflect on and challenge established attitudes, values and behaviours (Niens,...
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