Dr Keith Young
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Biography
Dr Keith Young is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education. Keith joined the Department in August 2022. He has been involved in teacher education since 2011 having previously worked as a lecturer and tutor in the University of Limerick and most recently as a lecturer in Hibernia College before joining the team at Maynooth University.
Keith earned both his B.Tech. (Ed) in Materials and Engineering Technology and PhD from the University of Limerick and has recently completed a MSc in Software Design with Artificial Intelligence from the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest.
His PhD research was focused on measuring post-primary teachers’ knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders and identifying the underlying factors which influence this and their overall attitudes towards inclusion. This, in part, led to the development of his interest in the digital education sphere, due to the advancements in educational technologies and the potential these had to benefit all learners.
Keith’s research interests include teacher education, teacher professional knowledge, educational technology, digital literacy, inclusive education and in particular the ethical use of artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques in the development of tools to enhance student learning and teacher practice.
Keith earned both his B.Tech. (Ed) in Materials and Engineering Technology and PhD from the University of Limerick and has recently completed a MSc in Software Design with Artificial Intelligence from the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest.
His PhD research was focused on measuring post-primary teachers’ knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders and identifying the underlying factors which influence this and their overall attitudes towards inclusion. This, in part, led to the development of his interest in the digital education sphere, due to the advancements in educational technologies and the potential these had to benefit all learners.
Keith’s research interests include teacher education, teacher professional knowledge, educational technology, digital literacy, inclusive education and in particular the ethical use of artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques in the development of tools to enhance student learning and teacher practice.
Peer Reviewed Journal
Year | Publication | |
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2022 | Hunt, I.; Power, J.; Young, K.; Ryan A. (2022) 'Optimising industry learners' online experiences - lessons for a post-pandemic world'. European Journal of Engineering Education, . [DOI] [Full-Text] | |
2017 | Young, K.; Mannix McNamara, P.; Coughlan, B.; (2017) 'Authentic inclusion-utopian thinking? - Irish post-primary teachers' perspectives of inclusive education'. Teaching and Teacher Education, . [DOI] [Full-Text] | |
2017 | Keith Young; Patricia Mannix McNamara; Barry Coughlan; (2017) 'Post-primary school teachers' knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorders'. Irish Educational Studies, . [DOI] [Full-Text] |
Conference Contribution
Conference Publication
Article
Year | Publication | |
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2024 | Young, K. (2024) The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Teaching, Learning, and Assessment: Some of the challenges and opportunities. [Article] [Link] |
Published Report
Year | Publication | |
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2016 | (2016) A Snapshot of Non-Accredited Continuing Professional Development for those who Teach in Irish Higher Education. . [DOI] | |
2014 | Keith Young; (2014) Evaluation of the Impact of the Post Primary Substance Use Education Support Programme - Let's Learn About Drugs & Alcohol Together. . [DOI] |
Electronic Publication
Year | Publication | |
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2023 | Power, J.; Radl, A.; Chatzi, A.; Tanner, D.; Hulthen, E.; Carlsson, J.; Young, K; O'Connor, S. (2023) Transforming Your Teaching: An E-guide to Support Educators in Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes. [Electronic Publication] [Link] |
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