Michael Kenny

    Adult and Community Education, ALL Institute

    Lecturer

    Maynooth University School of Education
    1st
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    (01) 708 3590

    Biography

    I am an Adult and Community Educator with a particular interest in engaged participation. My upbringing is rural within a West of Ireland migrant family. My higher education is an Agricultural Science degree (BAgrSc 1980), Rural Development masters (MAgrSc 1990), a Higher Diploma in Higher Education (HDHE1998), and a level-10 Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Management (Bristol University. 2021). I have digital badge qualifications in Getting Started in Online Teaching, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Learning and Assessment, and Programme Focused Assessment.
    My experience is youth work, community work in Ireland and Africa, and extensive engagement with formal, non-formal, and voluntary rural and urban organisations.
    I am course director of the Post-Graduate Higher Diploma in Further Education (HDFE, https://goo.gl/bZGjiJ) with Dr. Camilla Fitzsimons. I teach Curriculum Development and Assessment, Technology for Adult Teaching, and Teaching Methodologies modules on this initial teacher education course. I am course director for the Level-9 post-Graduate Certificate in Proramme Design and Validation (PCPDV) for FET education-quality management staff, in partnership with colleagues in the Further Education Support Service (FESS).
    I am the principal investigator on four Erasmus+ European programmes: DIVERSITY, SumHEIs, CREATE2Evaluate, and DEW (See Research Overview).
    I am an innovator in E-Learning and democratic teaching methods with adults, progressive in grounded research, and active in seeking policy and practice change (See Teaching/Supervision Activities).
    I am a parent, a foster parent, and a husband. I am active in Tidy-Towns, an SEAI registered Sustainable Energy Committee, local music/dance and heritage, a voluntary secretary to the board r of Irish Rural Link (http://www.irishrurallink.ie/), and both a regional council member and national twinning officer with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society (https://www.svp.ie/what-we-do/twinning.aspx). I am on the national Social Justice committee, national Twinning committee (Zimbabwe), and regional Training committee of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. I am a member of the Midlands Regional Transition Team (MRTT) under the Midlands Regional Just Transition Enterprise Plan.
    I am a recent past member of the board of Concern Worldwide (https://www.concern.net/ and https://goo.gl/WnzLxT) in Ireland and Concern UK (https://www.concern.org.uk/contact).

    I am due to retire on September 30th, 2022.

    Research Interests

    E-Learning; Adult Learning; Community Education; Community Development; Sustainable Development; Rural Development.

    Principal researcher in Wellbeing among youth-reach Further Education and Training Staff. https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/daro/news/wellbeing-among-youthreach-employees-online-survey-launched Research process with Dr Jolanta Burke, senior lecturer, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/about/faculty-of-medicine-and-health-sciences/centre-for-positive-psychology-and-health/our-people January 2020 - present.

    Undertaking follow-up research, collaboratively with the HEI FET Forum, to the 2018 conference (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-community-education/events/hei-fet-conference-17-november-2018) on Further Education and Training (EFT) graduate progression.

    Recipient of a Maynooth University Network and Collaboration Research Development Office Support Grant: 'Getting to know and Respect our Neighbours'. In collaboration with the Dept of International Development.  €1,882.00, December 2021.

    Member of the Editorial Committee Perspectives on Development Practice: a series of peer-reviewed papers presented by the Department of International Development, Maynooth University. (ISSN: 2009-6976) http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/view/divisions/dept=5Fint.html March 2019 to date.

    Published Report

    Year Publication
    2021 Michael Kenny, Margaret Nugent (2021) Training Needs Analysis Synthesis Report: SumHEIs – Summer School Development Programme for European HEIs. Metropolitan University, . [Link]
    2021 Breandán Ó'Caoimh, Kathy Walsh, Pádraig Wims, Karen Keaveney, Michael Kenny, Mary O’Shaughnessy, Marie Mahon, Aisling Penrose (2021) Independent Evaluation of the Diploma and Degree in Rural Development across National University of Ireland Universities Report (BSc and Diploma in Rural Development, 1996-2015). National University of Ireland, . [Link]
    2021 SumHEIs Summer School ERASMUS+ Project team, Michael Kenny, Margaret Nugent (2021) SumHEIs Summer School Development Programme for European HEIs: Training Needs Analysis Synthesis Report. Sapienza University, . [Link]
    2021 Mark Kearns, Rebecca O’Halloran, Michael Kenny (Preface) (2021) Initial Mapping of Development Education in the Adult & Community Education Sector Report. Saolta Project, . [Link]
    2021 SumHEIs Summer School ERASMUS+ Project team, Michael Kenny, Margaret Nugent (2021) SWOT Analysis on Summer School Programmes in HEIs. SapienzaUniversity, . [Link]
    2017 Michael Kenny and Siobhán O’Malley (Department of Adult & Community Education Maynooth University, Ireland), with Siobhan Kinahan (Irish Rural Link, Ireland), Lorenzo Costantino, and Claudio Vernarelli (Institut de Haute Formation [IHF] aux Politiques Communautaires asbl IHF), Biljana Petrovska Mitevska and Sreten Koceski (Community Development Institute [CDI] Macedonia), Igor Paolucci and Giulia Costantino (IDP European Consultants), Roberta Albertazzi and Francisco José Guijas Delgado, (Internet Web Solutions [IWS], Spain), Maria Moschou (EEO Group SA, Greece). (2017) Rural Micro and Craft Enterprise Entrepreneurs: Sustaining Rural Europe. A MICRO Project Composite Report. The ERASMUS+ MICRO project http://www.microsmetraining.eu/, . [Link]
    2009 Kenny, M. Duffy, C. Dooley, H. and Nugent, M. (2009) Family, Youth and Community Support Measure; End of Programme Review 2000 - 2006. Department of Adult & Community Education, NUI Maynooth, . [Full-Text]
    2009 Michael Kenny and Clair Duffy (2009) Services for the Unemployed: End of Programme Review 2000 ? 2006. OAK Partnership, .
    2002 Michael Kenny and Siobhan O'Malley (2002) Development Education in Ireland. Challenges and Opportunities for the Future. Dochas Dublin, .
    2001 Kenny, M. (2001) Rural Regeneration through Universal and Equitable Public Service Delivery. The Stationery Office, Dublin, . [Full-Text]

    Peer Reviewed Journal

    Year Publication
    2021 Michael Kenny, Josephine Finn, Margaret Noone, Mary Sheehy, Jennifer Whelan, Finola Butler, Denise Shannon (2021) 'Blended to Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Practice'. The Adult Learner, :59-62. [Link] [Full-Text]
    2020 Anne Walsh, Jane O’Kelly, Michael Kenny (2020) 'Spanning Third-level Institutions and Boundaries: The Higher Education Institutions Further Education and Training (HEI FET) Forum'. The Adult Learner, :111-120. [Link]
    2014 Michael Kenny (2014) 'Making Conferences Human Places of Learning'. :86-95. [Link]
    2014 Michael Kenny (2014) 'Informed Policy-Making: The Contribution of Comparative Research in Education'. 102 . [Link] [Full-Text]

    Conference Contribution

    Year Publication
    2021 Michael Kenny (2021) 30 Years of LEADER: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future On Monday, 15th November, the National Rural Network (NRN) hosted a half-day online conference, entitled ‘30 Years of LEADER: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future’, which provided an opportunity for rural stakeholders to reflect on past and current programmes, and to debate rural policy and practice in the context of the next LEADER Programme online, 15/11/2021-15/11/2021.
    2021 Margaret Nugent, Michael Kenny (2021) Embracing Diversity, Embracing Peace As part of Maynooth University Research Week the University invites the public in to hear about and engage with the rich body of multi-disciplinary research being undertaken right here in Maynooth, and the impact those discoveries are having across the globe. The authors presented a workshop to discuss research findings and their implications relating to embracing diversity and building diverse and inclusive communities. https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/embracing-diversity-embracing-peace online, 18/10/2021-18/10/2021.
    2021 Tina Mavric, Michael Kenny and Nugent, Margaret (2021) Working with Migrants: How to Foster Inclusion in Adult Learning In the last decade, migration put the European educational systems to the test: the large influx of migrants from different educational, economic and cultural contexts created mechanisms of rapid response to emergency situations and contingencies online, 20/07/2021-20/07/2021.
    2019 Michael Kenny, Tara Farrell, Mary Keys (2019) Digital Education In Adult Learning: Opening Doors For The Most Disparate Learners The 5th Irish Conference on Narrative Inquiry, titled “Exploring Creativity in Narrative Inquiry”, explored the creativity inherent in the narrative research method. The conference explores in particular what the creative aspect of narrative research offers to our discipline and/or inquiry that is unique to the genre and how can we develop this further? Trinity College Dublin, 01/05/2019-02/05/2019.
    2019 Michael Kenny (2019) Narrative Inquiry, Collective Learning and Community Consultation: What have we learned The 5th Irish Conference on Narrative Inquiry, titled “Exploring Creativity in Narrative Inquiry”, explored the creativity inherent in the narrative research method. The conference explores in particular what the creative aspect of narrative research offers to our discipline and/or inquiry that is unique to the genre and how can we develop this further? Trinity College Dublin, 01/05/2019-02/05/2019.
    2019 Michael Kenny, Christy Woods, Oleg Chupryna (2019) Adult Learning - Changing lives: Three Stories The 5th Irish Conference on Narrative Inquiry, titled “Exploring Creativity in Narrative Inquiry”, explored the creativity inherent in the narrative research method. The conference explores in particular what the creative aspect of narrative research offers to our discipline and/or inquiry that is unique to the genre and how can we develop this further? Trinity College Dublin, 01/05/2019-02/05/2019.
    2016 Michael Kenny, Justin Rami and Anne Walsh (2016) ESREA Imagining diverse futures for adult education: questions of power and resources of creativity Conference Presentaion Maynooth University, Ireland, 08/09/2016-11/09/2016.
    2016 Dr Justin Rami (DCU), Rory O’Sullivan (CDETB), Michael Kenny (Maynooth University), Caitriona Murphy (SOLAS), Dr Christy Duffy (LWETB), Andrina Wafer (QQI) (2016) Education as a Public Good Conference Presetnation based on outcome of the FET2HE regional Network National University of Ireland, Galway, and the Raddison Blu Hotel, Galway City, 31/03/2016-02/04/2016.
    2014 (2014) A model relationship in further education training teaching Council of Ireland Feilte 2014 Dublin, .
    2014 (2014) Enhancing Community Ownership of Policing International Mediation and Restorative Practices Conference Maynooth University, .
    2014 (2014) Technology and blended learning CHALLENGES AND CHANGE IN ADULT AND FURTHER EDUCATION CONFERENCE Maynooth University, .
    2013 (2013) “What canThomas Khun tell us about Learning?” Youthreach: A New Chapter Area Conference City North Hotel Gormanstown, .
    2013 Bernie Grummell & Michael Kenny (2013) The Contribution of education to global health research initiatives Research Challenges & Opportunities in Global Health DCU, .

    Policy Contribution

    Year Publication
    2021 Maynooth University Access Programme (MAP), Gareth Burns, Michael Kenny (2021) Submission to the HEA Research on Mature Student Participation in Higher Education. [Policy Contribution] [Full-Text]
    2021 Barter, Derek, Gareth Burns, Bernie Grummell, Michael Kenny, Jerry O’Neill (2021) Submission to the independent review of the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) by The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Maynooth University, Ireland: [Policy Contribution] [Link] [Full-Text]
    2021 McCormack, Bobby, Suzanne Kyle, James Claffey, Michael Doorly, Michael Kenny (2021) Submission to the Consultation Process for Development of new Irish Aid Development and Global Citizenship Education Strategy 2021- 2024. Limerick Irealnd: [Policy Contribution] [Link]
    2021 Barter, D., Burns, G., Grummell, B., Kenny, M., O’Neill, J. (2021) Submission to Consultation for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Statement of Strategy 2021 - 2023 on behalf of Dept of Adult & Community Education. [Policy Contribution]
    2021 Nugent, Margaret, Derek Barter, Bernie Grummell, Jerry O’Neill, Gareth Byrne, Camilla Fitzsimons, Michael Kenny (2021) Equity of Access to Higher Education. Submission to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and the Higher Education Authority (HEA) National Access Plan. Dublin, Ireland: [Policy Contribution] [Link]
    2021 Barter, Derek, Bernie Grummell, Michael Kenny (2021) Submission to Consultation for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2023. Dublin, Ireland: [Policy Contribution] [Link]
    2021 Barter, G, Burns, G., Finnegan, F., Fitzsimons, C., Grummell, B., Kenny, M., Nugent, M., O’Neill, J. (2021) Equity of Access to Higher Education Submission to the National Access Plan 2022-2026 on behalf of Dept of Adult & Community Education. [Policy Contribution]
    2020 O’Kelly, Jane, Carol O’Byrne, Nuala Hunt, Cathal De Paor, Andrea Uí Chianáin, Peter Tiernan, Stan McHugh, Brenda Gallagher, Paul Gormley, Leo Casey, Conor Mellon, Michael Kenny (2020) Submission to the Solas 10-year Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (ALND) Strategy for Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: [Policy Contribution] [Link]
    2020 Barter, Derek, Bernie Grummell, Michael Kenny (2020) Submission to consultation about Solas 10-year Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (ALND) Strategy for Ireland. Maynooth University, Ireland: [Policy Contribution] [Link] [Full-Text]
    2020 Grummell, Bernie, Michael Kenny, Eileen McPartland (2020) Submissions to the Solas 10-year Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (ALND) Strategy for Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: [Policy Contribution] [Link]

    Conference Publication

    Year Publication
    2014 Michelle Kinsella and Michael Kenny (2014) DSA Ireland Annual Conference 2014: Bridging the Gap - Translating Development Research into Practice Is comparative education another form of colonialism? [Link] [Full-Text]
    2014 Rose Dolan and Michael Kenny (2014) the WERA (World Education Research Association) Focal Meeting, as part of the Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) 39th Annual Conference Who Prepares the Teachers? The Irish Experience [Link] [Full-Text]
    2010 Michael Kenny and Mary O'Shaughnessey and Seamus Boland (2010) 2nd Annual Irish Rural Studies Symposium Rediscovering Rural Ireland: The Case for Prioritising Rural Interventions to Return Resilience to Rural Communities [Link] [Full-Text]
    2010 Kenny Michael (2010) Proceedings All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) 2010 Conference: Designing & Delivering Curricula for the Future Enhancing Knowledge Workers' Adult Learning Solutions (EKWALS): Presentation of a Grundtvig Project
    2010 Kenny, Michael (2010) Watching the sun setting over the horizon: The challenge of re-engaging Aging Knowledge Workers (AKWs)
    2010 Kenny Michael (2010) Proceedings Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2010 Borders, boundaries and identities: The argument for local input into designing curricula
    2010 Kenny Michael, McGlinn Liam (2010) Proceedings All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE) 2010 Conference: Designing & Delivering Curricula for the Future Knowledge workers; A Growing Vulnerable Sector in the Post-Modern Economy
    2010 Kenny Michael, Mulhall Lilly, Shaughnessey Mary, Kelley Hugh (2010) Proceedings 2010 Irish Rural Studies Symposium Where Are All the Flowers Gone: Can Higher Education Re-Seed Rural Development
    2010 Kenny Michael (2010) Proceedings 2010 Irish Rural Studies Symposium Watching Precious Milk Spill Down a Drain: The Challenge of Re-engaging Aging Knowledge Workers (AKW) for the betterment of Rural Society
    2010 Kenny Michael, Shaughnessey Mary, Boland Seamus (2010) Proceedings 2010 Irish Rural Studies Symposium Rediscovering Rural Ireland: The Case for Prioritising Rural Interventions to Return Resiliance to Rural Communities [Full-Text]
    2010 McAvinia Claire, Grummell Bernie, Reid Kellyann, Murphy Conor, Rickard Angela, Kenny Michael (2010) Proceedings Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Annual Conference 2010 Educating for climate change: developing students' understanding of the local impacts of climate change

    Audiovisual material

    Year Publication
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) What is Policy?. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Needs Analysis. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Stakeholder & Consultations. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Policy Making as a Process. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Developing Strategy Unit 3. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Learning from the experience of policy-making. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Monitoring and Evaluation. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Introduction to a Blended Learning Course on Developing Policies and Strategies in Adult Education. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Developing Strategy Unit 1. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Developing Strategy Unit 2. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Renewing Policy. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Implementing the Strategy. Cyprus: [Audiovisual material] [Link]

    Technical Publication

    Year Publication
    2021 Kenny Michael, Josephine Finn, Mary B Ryan, David McCormack, Denise Shannon, Margaret Noone, Finola Butler, Anne Walsh, Jennifer Whelan, Mary Sheehy (2021) Scaffolding Online Delivery: Action Research of Blended Learning Delivery (2020-2021). Maynooth University, Ireland: [Technical Publication] [Link]
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) DIMA: A Toolkit for Developing, Implementing and Monitoring Adult Education Strategies. Cyprus: [Technical Publication] [Link]
    2009 Kenny, M. and Duffy, C. (2009) Services for the Unemployed: End of Programme Review 2000 - 2006. [Technical Publication] [Full-Text]
    2006 Kenny, Michael, Anne Ryan (2006) Adult & Community Education: A Voice and a Response. [Technical Publication]
    2006 Kenny, Michael, Miriam McKenna (2006) Rural Transport & Rural Isolation: A Case Study on the Impact of Rural Transport Provision on Older People in one Rural Area. [Technical Publication] [Full-Text]
    2004 Kenny, Michael (2004) Socio-Economic Research Level II. [Technical Publication]
    2003 Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 4: Community and Rural Development through Groups, January 2003. [Technical Publication] [Full-Text]
    2002 Kenny, Michael, Siobhan O'Malley (2002) Development Education in Ireland. Challenges and Opportunities for the Future. [Technical Publication] [Full-Text]

    Book Chapter

    Year Publication
    2017 Meldon J.; Kenny M.; Walsh J. (2017) 'Local government, local development and citizen participation: Lessons from Ireland' In: Participatory Governance: Planning, Conflict Mediation and Public Decision-Making in Civil Society. [DOI]
    2015 Michael Kenny, Michelle Kinsella (2015) 'Policy Making in Adult Education: A Comparative Approach across 21 EU Regions' In: Policy Making in Adult Education: A Comparative Approach across 21 EU Regions. Bielefeld, Germany : W. Bertelsmann Verlag GmbH & Co. [Link]
    2013 Valerie Heffernan (2013) 'Perspectives on the Borderline: Julia Franck's lagerfeuer' In: Transitions: Emerging Women Writers in German-language Literature. Amsterdam : Rodopi. [Full-Text]
    2015 Michael Kenny, Michelle Kinsella (2015) 'Policy Making in Adult Education: A Comparative Approach across 21 EU Regions' In: Policy Making in Adult Education: Country Profile Ireland. Bielefeld, Germany : W. Bertelsmann Verlag GmbH & Co. KG. [Link]

    Blog

    Year Publication
    2019 Kenny, Michael (2019) The Power of One – A Voice. Brussels Belgium: [Blog] [Link]
    2019 Kenny, Michael (2019) Informal Learning - oxygen of a lifelong learning society. EPALE: The Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, Brussels: [Blog] [Link]

    Conference Paper

    Year Publication
    2010 Kenny, Michael, Mary O'Shaughnessey and Seamus Boland (2010) Rediscovering rural society: The case for prioritising social interventions to strengthen rural communities. [Conference Paper]
    2006 McCormack, David, Michael Kenny, (2006) Introductory Module Unit 2: Study Skills for Adults Returning to Learning. [Conference Paper] [Full-Text]
    2010 Murtagh, Luke, Anne Ryan, Michael Kenny and Brid Connolly (2010) Giving recognition where due: The challenge of designing an appropriate teacher recognition methodology for further and continuing education teachers. [Conference Paper]

    Guest Lectures

    Year Publication
    2019 Kenny, Michael (2019) Valuing and Evaluating Non formal and Informal Learning. Maynooth University, Ireland: [Guest Lectures] [Link]

    Working Paper

    Year Publication
    2021 SumHEIs Summer School ERASMUS+ Project team, Giovanni Cunico (SYDIC), Francesca Iandolo (Sapienza), Camillo Carlini (Sapienza), Stefano Armenia (SYDIC), Michael Kenny, Margaret Nugent (MU) (2021) Higher Education Institution Summer Schools White Paper. Italy: [Working Paper] [Link]
    2004 Kenny, Michael (2004) Project Planning & Development. [Working Paper]
    2003 Kenny, Michael (2003) Identifying the Role of the Older Volunteer in the Community Development Process. [Working Paper]
    2003 Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 21: Social & Economic Aspects of Policy & Planning. [Working Paper] [Full-Text]
    2003 Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 19: Community Education & Development. [Working Paper] [Full-Text]
    2003 Kenny, Michael (2003) Module 11: Gender Equality & Social Exclusion Issues in Rural Development. [Working Paper] [Full-Text]

    Magazine Article

    Year Publication
    2019 Kenny, Michael (2019) Critical Report on Direct provision. Dublin Ireland: [Magazine Article] [Link]
    2019 Kenny, Michael, Tom White (2019) How Climate Change is impacting on Twinned Vincentians. Dublin Ireland: [Magazine Article] [Link]
    2018 Kenny, Michael (2018) Nazareth Shelter Zimbabwe Complete: SVP North East & Midlands Region Twinning Project Update. Dublin Ireland: [Magazine Article] [Link]

    Online Multimedia

    Year Publication
    2018 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2018) The DIMA (A Toolkit for Developing, Implementing and Monitoring Adult Education Strategies) Project YouTube Video & Slideshare DIMA Introduction and Nine Module index. Cyprus: [Online Multimedia] [Link]

    Other

    Year Publication
    2006 Kenny, Michael (2006) Project Planning and Development. [Other]

    Report

    Year Publication
    2016 Beltram, Peter, Margerita Zagmajster, Nicoletta \loannou, Charalambos Vrasidas, Michael Kenny, Petra Hlobenova, Francesca Operti (2016) Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis at National and EU Level Report. cyprus: [Report] [Link]
    2016 Aleksandra Kozyra (EAEA, European Association for the Education of Adults), Nicoletta Ioannou (The Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus), Charalambos Vrasidas (CARDET), Michael Kenny (Maynooth University), Peter Beltram & Margerita Zagmajster (The Slovenian Institute for Adult Education), Petra Hlobenova (The Slovakian National Lifelong Learning Institute), and, Francesca Operti, European Association for the Education of Adults (2016) State of the Art in Adult Education Strategies, Policies and Tools: Transnational report. cyprus: [Report] [Link]

    Slide

    Year Publication
    2017 DIMA ERASMUS+ Project Team, Michael Kenny (2017) Introduction - Blended Learning Course on Developing Policies and Strategies in Adult Education. Cyprus: [Slide] [Link]
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    Professional Associations

    Description Function From / To
    Teaching Council of Ireland Member 06/06/2012 -
    AONTAS Executive Board member 14/05/2014 -

    Honors and Awards

    Date Title Awarding Body
    01/05/2021 Maynooth University Team Teaching and Learning Fellowships 2020 Award Maynooth University Center for Teaching and Learning
    01/05/2021 Maynooth University Teaching Award 2021 Maynooth University Center for Teaching and Learning
    01/05/2021 Maynooth University Team Teaching Award 2021 Maynooth University Center for Teaching and Learning

    Committees

    Committee Function From / To
    Maynooth University Green Campus Committee Member 14/10/2014 -
    Concern UK Ltd Board Member 19/09/2018 -
    Concern Worldwide Board member/Sub-Committee Chairperson 22/05/2014 -
    Meath/Louth Education and Training Board Member 15/08/2014 - 21/05/2015
    Board Irish Rural Link Board member/Treasurer 17/05/2012 -
    Faculty of Social Science Representative Representative of the Faculty of Social Science Representative on the Faculty of Science and Engineering 03/09/2014 -
    Trim Policing Forum Vice Chairperson 20/02/2014 - 21/05/2015
    County Meath Vocational Educational Committee (VEC) Member 16/01/2014 - 14/08/2014
    Clondalkin Policing Forum Chairperson 01/06/2011 - 20/02/2014

    Other Activities

    Description
    Member of a consortium working to the Department of Agriculture and Food to govern the delivery of the National Rural Development Network 2016-2020. Attend meeting and events, make governance and policy decisions, attend to developments.
    Established by Government in 2012 and chaired by a Minister of State the National Co-ordinating Committee for Unfinished Housing Estates is made up of three stakeholder agencies and a rural independent voice systematically tackled the proliferation of unfinished and unoccupied housing estates nationally but predominantly in the midlands and North-West. I attend as a member and representative of the Rural Community Voice through Irish Rural Link and Maynooth University
    Participant in the Professional Development Framework from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning pilot.

    Outreach Activities

    Organisation Type Description
    Summerhill Active Retirement Group Civic Society Co-organiser with Summerhill Active Retirement Group of National Conference - Challenging Attitudes: The Role of the Older Volunteer in the New Millennium funded by the National Committee on Volunteering for the International Year of the Volunteer
    Local Radio LMFM Civic Society Interviewed on Local radio on my experience of visiting Concern emergency and development programmes in Malawi Southern Africa [Link]
    Town Councillor Policy Makers Public representative on a Local Town Governance Authority responsible to reserved budget and policy functions.
    Local Radio Civic Society Regular contributor to Midlands Radio 103, LMFM (Louth Meath) and CKR (Kildare) for current affairs related to local and educational development

    Teaching Interests

    • Higher Diploma in Further Education, BA Degree in Community Studies, Diploma and Degree in Rural Development by Distance Learning.
    • Course director of the Level-9 Post-Graduate Certificate in Programme design and validation for FET Education-quality management staff in partnership with colleagues in the Further Education Support Service (FESS).
    • Co-course director of the Post-Graduate Higher Diploma in Further Education (HDFE, https://goo.gl/bZGjiJ).
    • I teach curriculum development and Assessment, Technology for adult teaching, and teaching methodologies modules on this initial teacher education course.
    I supervise Masters and Degree level thesis students.