Biography
Research Interests
In tandem with his on-going research into service-learning oriented pedagogies, he has also continued to develop his research interests into issues relating to policy and practice in diverse educational contexts, both nationally and internationally. In 2011, for example, he was nominated as a funded participant to the Open Society Institutes' (OSI) Privatisation in Education Research Initiative. And, in 2010, he had been invited to participate in the Emerging leaders for a new policy era: Educational leadership in transitioning societies, which was held at Lake Bazaleti in Georgia.
Selected research outputs from the various activities outlined above were nominated for Leeds Metropolitan Universitys' 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). While there, he continued to develop his research capacities by completing a Masters in Research Methods (MRes) in Education and Society at the Social Research Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University.
More recently, he has begun to explore the significance of teacher wellbeing as it relates to teaching and learning. He is a participant together with colleagues from the School of Education at the University of Limerick, Ireland; HiOA Oslo, Norway; UCC Copenhagen, Denmark; Mary I Limerick, Ireland; and UWC South Africa on an Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships for School Education Project entitled "Teacher Well-Being and Diversity: Managing language and social diversity in classrooms"
Publications
Books
Service-Learning and Educating in Challenging Contexts: International Perspectives
Murphy, TR and Tan, J
(2012)
Service-Learning and Educating in Challenging Contexts: International Perspectives
Continuum International Publishing House
The Path to Reconciliation in Northern Ireland: Educational Challenges and Opportunities
Murphy, T
(2009)
The Path to Reconciliation in Northern Ireland: Educational Challenges and Opportunities
VDM Verlad Dr. Muller
Book Chapters
Developing local and international collaborations to enhance the student learning experience through university-community engagements
Murphy, T. R. N., Tan, J. E. C., Luna, E., Folgueiras, P., Furco, A., Harrison, C. L., Lawrence, P., Martin, D. and Walker, G.
(2017)
Developing local and international collaborations to enhance the student learning experience through university-community engagements
In Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning Vol. 10: University Partnerships for pre-service and teacher development;
UK :
Emerald Publishing Company
pp. 109-126
Student Peer-Mentoring: an Analysis of the Symbolic use of Gestures and Speech Acts
Murphy, T
(2014)
Student Peer-Mentoring: an Analysis of the Symbolic use of Gestures and Speech Acts
In Research Conference Journal Volume IV.;
Naas: Kildare :
Outside the Box Learning Resources
Observing a student peer-mentoring activity through Symbolic Interactionism and Functional Linguistics
Murphy, TR
(2014)
Observing a student peer-mentoring activity through Symbolic Interactionism and Functional Linguistics
In Sage Research Methods Cases;
Sage :
Sage
Directed Experiential Learning and Emerging Educational Professionals: The Demands for an Ethical, Constructivist, Qualitative Research Casing
Murphy, TR
(2012)
Directed Experiential Learning and Emerging Educational Professionals: The Demands for an Ethical, Constructivist, Qualitative Research Casing
In Towards an Education for Social Justice: Ethics Applied to Education;
Belgium :
Peter Lang Pub Incorporated
pp. 101-122
Empowering Educational Practice Through Service-Learning in the UK: Case Studies from Leeds Metropolitan University
Murphy, T and Tan, J
(2012)
Empowering Educational Practice Through Service-Learning in the UK: Case Studies from Leeds Metropolitan University
In Service-Learning and Educating in Challenging Contexts: International Perspectives;
London :
Continuum
pp. 105-124
Striking a Balance between Economic and Social objectives in Education: Insights from Western Europe
Murphy, TR
(2012)
Striking a Balance between Economic and Social objectives in Education: Insights from Western Europe
In Education Policy and Equal Education;
Budapest :
Open Society Institute, Central University Press
pp. 69-85
The tensions between an economic and a more personal emphasis in educational thoughts and action. Toward a re-casting of the dualisms
Murphy, T
(2010)
The tensions between an economic and a more personal emphasis in educational thoughts and action. Toward a re-casting of the dualisms
In Yearbook of the Irish Philosophical Society;
Maynooth :
Mullen Print
pp. 64-74
Service-Learning and the Development of Critical Reflexivity in Teacher Education in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Contexts: Emerging Paradigms
Murphy, T and Allan, C and Tan, J
(2009)
Service-Learning and the Development of Critical Reflexivity in Teacher Education in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Contexts: Emerging Paradigms
In The Future of Service-Learning: New Solutions for Sustaining and Improving Practice;
USA :
Stylus Publishing (VA)
Dialogues Across the Pond: Freire and Grene on the Citizenship Challenge in the Republic of Ireland
Murphy, T
(2008)
Dialogues Across the Pond: Freire and Grene on the Citizenship Challenge in the Republic of Ireland
In Global Citizenship Education: Philosophy, Theory and Pedagogy;
Rotterdam :
Sense Publishers
Peer Reviewed Journals
Teachers' Pedagogical Work and Well-being: Perspectives from the Practitioners
Murphy, T., Masterson, M., Mannix McNamara, P., Tally, P. & McLaughlin, E.
(2021)
Teachers' Pedagogical Work and Well-being: Perspectives from the Practitioners
In Teachers And Teaching;
Taylor and Francis Published online: 12 Apr 2021 :
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2021.1913403
All in this together? The reconstitution of policy discourses on teacher collaboration as governance in post-crisis Europe
Milner A.L.;Browes N.;Murphy T.R.N.
(2020)
All in this together? The reconstitution of policy discourses on teacher collaboration as governance in post-crisis Europe
In European Educational Research Journal;
DOI: 10.1177/1474904120911754
Teachers' views on research as a model of CPD: implications for policy
De Paor, C. and Murphy, T. R. N.
(2018)
Teachers' views on research as a model of CPD: implications for policy
In European Journal Of Teacher Education;
pp. 169-186
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02619768.2017.1416086
Reflection-on-action in qualitative research: A critical self-appraisal rubric for deconstructing research
Stynes, M;Murphy, T;McNamara, G;O'Hara, J
(2018)
Reflection-on-action in qualitative research: A critical self-appraisal rubric for deconstructing research
In Issues In Educational Research;
ROCKINGHAM :
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INST EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH INC
pp. 153-167
Teachers' CPD and sectoral interests: Opportunities for convergence and divergence
Murphy, T. R. N. and de Paor, C.
(2017)
Teachers' CPD and sectoral interests: Opportunities for convergence and divergence
In Teaching And Teacher Education;
pp. 242-249
Placement-based Learning and Learner Engagement: Findings from a New University in the UK
Murphy, T., Folguerias, B. and Mannix-McNamara, P.
(2016)
Placement-based Learning and Learner Engagement: Findings from a New University in the UK
In Irish Educational Studies Irish Educational Studies ;
United Kingdom :
pp. 17-34
DOI: 10.1080/03323315.2016.1146155
Toward enhanced democratic learning spaces: A case study from the Republic of Ireland
Murphy, TR
(2011)
Toward enhanced democratic learning spaces: A case study from the Republic of Ireland
In Critical Literacy: Theories and Practices;
pp. 45-49
Conversations on engaged pedagogies, independent thinking skills and active citizenship
Murphy, T
(2010)
Conversations on engaged pedagogies, independent thinking skills and active citizenship
In Issues in Educational Research;
pp. 39-46
Teaching Portfolios and the Quality Enhancement Project in Higher Education
Murphy, T
(2009)
Teaching Portfolios and the Quality Enhancement Project in Higher Education
In Educational Futures;
pp. 71-84
Responding to School Disaffection: Insights from the Republic of Ireland
Murphy, T
(2009)
Responding to School Disaffection: Insights from the Republic of Ireland
In International Journal on School Disaffection;
pp. 35-39
Citizenship Education in the Era of Globilization: Canadian Perspectives
Murphy, TR
(2009)
Citizenship Education in the Era of Globilization: Canadian Perspectives
In Citizenship Teaching and Learning;
Toward a Summative System for the Assessment of Teaching Quality in Higher Education
Murphy, T and McLaren, I
(2009)
Toward a Summative System for the Assessment of Teaching Quality in Higher Education
In International Journal of Teaching in Higher Education;
pp. 226-236
Democratic Practices in the Republic of Ireland: The Gap between the Rhetoric and the Reality
Murphy, T
(2008)
Democratic Practices in the Republic of Ireland: The Gap between the Rhetoric and the Reality
In Irish Educational Studies;
pp. 29-39
Jack Mezirow and Perspective Transformation:
Murphy, T.
(2007)
Jack Mezirow and Perspective Transformation:
In Policy Futures In Education;
pp. 491-496
DOI: 10.2304/pfie.2007.5.4.491
The civic remit of educational practice in the Republic of Ireland: a review of the potential of service learning
Murphy, T
(2006)
The civic remit of educational practice in the Republic of Ireland: a review of the potential of service learning
In Education, Citizenship and Social Justice;
Sage :
pp. 203-210
Maxine Greene and the democratic project in
Murphy, T.
(2005)
Maxine Greene and the democratic project in
In Irish Educational Studies Irish Educational Studies ;
pp. 55-64
DOI: 10.1080/03323310500184467
Conference Publications
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
Murphy, T., Mannix-McNamara, P., Masterson, M., O'Sullivan, M., and O'Brien, E
(2017)
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE). Dubrovnik: Croatia, October 23-25.
Murphy, T., Mannix-McNamara, P., Masterson, M., O'Sullivan, M., and O'Brien, E
(2017)
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE). Dubrovnik: Croatia, October 23-25.
Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE). Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, May 19-20.
Murphy, T., Mannix McNamara, P., Masterson, M., Tally, P. and McLaughlin, E.
(2017)
Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE). Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, May 19-20.
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS): Vital Simultaneities: Researching Praxis in Personal, Professional and Public Contexts
Murphy, T
(2016)
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS): Vital Simultaneities: Researching Praxis in Personal, Professional and Public Contexts
Teacher Education Policy in Europe Network (TEPE): Teacher Education from a Global Perspective
Murphy, T, De Paor, C
(2016)
Teacher Education Policy in Europe Network (TEPE): Teacher Education from a Global Perspective
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI): Education as a Public Good
Murphy, T, De Paor, C
(2016)
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI): Education as a Public Good
Education Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI)
Murphy, T, Folgueiras, P, Mannix McNamara, P
(2015)
Education Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI)
Teacher Education Policy Network Conference (TEPE)
Murphy, T, Martin, D, Folguerias, P
(2015)
Teacher Education Policy Network Conference (TEPE)
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
Murphy, T, De Paor, C
(2015)
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
Clare and Limerick Education Centres Third Education Research Conference
Murphy, T
(2014)
Clare and Limerick Education Centres Third Education Research Conference
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS)
Murphy, T
(2014)
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS)
XVI Congreso Nacional y II Internacional de Modelos de Investigación Educativa Investigación e Innovación Educativa al Servicio de Instituciones y Comunidades Globales, Plurales y Diversas
Bertomeu, PF and Murphy, TR
(2013)
XVI Congreso Nacional y II Internacional de Modelos de Investigación Educativa Investigación e Innovación Educativa al Servicio de Instituciones y Comunidades Globales, Plurales y Diversas
British Education Studies Association 8th Annual Conference (BESA)
Murphy, T
(2012)
British Education Studies Association 8th Annual Conference (BESA)
British Education Studies Association 7th Annual Conference (BESA)
Murphy, T
(2011)
British Education Studies Association 7th Annual Conference (BESA)
Open Society Institute: Education Policy and Equal Opportunities Conference
Murphy, T
(2010)
Open Society Institute: Education Policy and Equal Opportunities Conference
Network of Education Policy Centres (NEPC) Summer School
Murphy, T
(2010)
Network of Education Policy Centres (NEPC) Summer School
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI
Murphy, T
(2007)
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI
Conference Contributions
Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE) Annual Conference
Murphy, T., Mannix McNamara, P., Masterson, M., Tally, P. and McLaughlin, E.
(2017)
Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE) Annual Conference
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland
Adopting an inclusive approach to teachers' CPD needs: Responding to sectoral differences across primary and secondary levels in the Irish and Maltese educational contexts.
Murphy, T., De Paor, C. & Attard, M. T.
(2017)
Adopting an inclusive approach to teachers' CPD needs: Responding to sectoral differences across primary and secondary levels in the Irish and Maltese educational contexts.
Mary Immaculate Collehe, Limerick, Ireland
Teacher Education Policy in Europe Network (TEPE): Teacher Education from a Global Perspective
Murphy, P, De Paor, C
(2016)
Teacher Education Policy in Europe Network (TEPE): Teacher Education from a Global Perspective
Malta
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS): Vital Simultaneities: Researching Praxis in Personal, Professional and Public Contexts
Murphy, T
(2016)
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS): Vital Simultaneities: Researching Praxis in Personal, Professional and Public Contexts
Limerick: Ireland
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI): Education as a Public Good.
Murphy, T, De Paor, C
(2016)
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI): Education as a Public Good.
Maynooth: Ireland
Education Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI).
Murphy, T, Floguerias, P, and Mannix-McNamara, P.
(2015)
Education Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference (ESAI).
Maynooth: Ireland
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
Murphy, T, De Paor, C
(2015)
Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE)
Glasgow
Clare and Limerick Education Centres Third Education Research Conference
Murphy, T
(2014)
Clare and Limerick Education Centres Third Education Research Conference
Ennis: Clare
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS)
Murphy, T
(2014)
Irish Research Methods Summer School (IRMSS)
Limerick: Ireland
Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)
Murphy, T
(2013)
Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE)
Brighton, UK
British Education Studies Association 9th Annual Conference
Murphy, TR
(2013)
British Education Studies Association 9th Annual Conference
Swansea
Changing Futures: 8th Annual Conference of the British Education Studies Association
Murphy, T
(2012)
Changing Futures: 8th Annual Conference of the British Education Studies Association
Hull, Yorkshire
British Education Studies Association 7th Annual Conference
Murphy, T
(2011)
British Education Studies Association 7th Annual Conference
Manchester
ESAI Annual Conference
Murphy, T
(2011)
ESAI Annual Conference
Dublin
Open Society Institute: Education Policy and Equal Opportunities Conference
Murphy, T
(2010)
Open Society Institute: Education Policy and Equal Opportunities Conference
Tirana: Albania
Network of Education Policy Centres (NEPC) Summer School
Murphy, T
(2010)
Network of Education Policy Centres (NEPC) Summer School
Tiblisi: Georgia
The Second International Conference on Service-Learning in Teacher Education: Conservations that Matter II
Murphy, TR and Tan, J and Allan, C
(2009)
The Second International Conference on Service-Learning in Teacher Education: Conservations that Matter II
Galway
British Education Studies Association Annual Conference
Murphy, TR
(2008)
British Education Studies Association Annual Conference
Liverpool
Association for Teacher Education in Europe
Murphy, TR
(2008)
Association for Teacher Education in Europe
Brussels
Cultures in Resistance: The 7th Conference of the Discourse, Power, Resistance Series
Murphy, TR
(2008)
Cultures in Resistance: The 7th Conference of the Discourse, Power, Resistance Series
Manchester
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI)
Murphy, T
(2007)
Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI)
Cavan, Ireland
Published Reports
Teachers' Pedagogical Work and Well-being Research Report. Seed Funded SCoTENS Research Project, University of Limerick/Queens University Belfast.
Murphy, T., Masterson, M., Mannix McNamara, P., Tally, P. & McLaughlin, E.
(2019)
Teachers' Pedagogical Work and Well-being Research Report. Seed Funded SCoTENS Research Project, University of Limerick/Queens University Belfast.
SCoTENS(Ed.)
Armagh, Northern Ireland :
SCoTENS (Cross-border studies in Teacher Education )