Mr. Peter Whelan
Peter Whelan is a lecturer in Primary History Education and works in the area of Initial Teacher Education (ITE). Previously, Peter taught for 12 years in the Good Shepherd N.S., Churchtown, Dublin 14. His current work is focused on the research, development and facilitation of ITE, post-graduate and continuing professional development courses in history education. Peter is currently completing a Doctorate in Education (Queen's University Belfast).
Research Interests
Peter's research interests include:
- Enquiry-based History Education
- Teaching and learning in Primary History
- Human Rights and Citizenship Education
- The use of digital technologies in the teaching of History
- Children's participation and engagement in Learning.
Teaching Interests
Peter teaches on a wide range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Professional Master of Education (Level 9)
PME1- Enquiry-based learning in STEM
PME2- Enquiry-based learning in STEM
School Placement Supervision
Master of Education (Level 9)
History Education and Local Studies
Bachelor of Education (Level 8)
BEd1 - Reflective Tutorials
BEd1 - STEM and Social Studies: History Education
BEd1, 2, 3 and 4 - School Placement Supervision
BEd2 - Ethics, Social Studies and SPHE: History Education
BEd2 - Ethics, Social Studies and SPHE: History Education
BEd3 - Social, Environmental and Scientific Education: Local Studies
BEd4 - Leadership in History Education
BEd4 - Action Research in Primary History Education
BEd4 - Action Research in Primary History Education