Dr. Andrew O'Shea

Andrew is lecturer in philosophy of education and human development. He teaches in both Humanities and Education, courses including: Philosophy of Education, Perspectives on Childhood, Pedagogies of Wellbeing. He holds roles as Coordinator of Outward Mobility and INTRA Placement for the School of Human Development. He conducts research into interdisciplinary contexts of Well Being, that focus on questions arising from the study of phenomenology, ethics and hermeneutics. One of the first graduates of human development in Ireland, he has held the post of Programme Chair of the subject of Human Development for two terms, and served on various boards to advance wellbeing. He has spoken regularly at international conferences, and collaborated in local and national art exhibitions; demonstrating his passion for imagination and action. He is also a member of a special interest group (SIG) that examines the role of praxis in education.