Innovation and research in teacher education

Hibernia College is a blended learning, higher education third level college dedicated to providing access to flexible, high-quality graduate, postgraduate and professional education employing cutting-edge technology. The Hibernia College School of Education encompasses and guides the initial teacher training programme and professional teaching course offerings.

Hibernia College’s programmes in teacher education are professionally accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland and awarded by the national qualification authority, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Hibernia College is also a proud member of Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA).

The College’s strong research culture and ethos is driven by the School of Education to improve evidence-based practice in education and training. Of critical importance is the exploration of topical issues permeating the current landscape of Irish education.

The College endeavours to develop knowledge in the following key areas:

• The impact of learning technologies on learning experiences and teaching practices
• Innovation in teaching, learning and assessment
• Innovation in teacher education
• Internationalisation of postgraduate programmes in teacher education
• Bridging the gap between theory and practice in education
• Reflective practice


Research partners have included the following leaders across the field of education:
• Harvard University
• Economic and Social Research Institute
• Law Society of Ireland
• National Forum for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Standing Conference on Teacher Education North and South
• University College Dublin
• Marino Institute of Education
• Stranmilllis University
• Trinity College Dublin