Dr Margaret Nohilly

Dr Margaret Nohilly

BEd (MIC); MSt (TCD); Foundation Course in Counselling and Psychotheraphy & Ed D (DCU)
Coordinator, Professional Master in Education & Lecturer

• Phone: +353 61 774744
• Email: Margaret.Nohilly@mic.ul.ie
• Location: R205

Research interests

Child Protection; Wellbeing in Education; SPHE Development 

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Course Involvement

• B Ed Bachelor of Education, including B Ed in Education and Psychology and B Ed International
• PME Professional Master of Education (Course Leader)
• M Ed Master of Education in Leadership of Wellbeing in Education

Development Group(s)

• Current Chairperson of the NCCA Wellbeing primary development group (2022-present)
• Chairperson of the NCCA RSE/SPHE primary development group (2020-2022)
• Treasurer of the SPHE Network

Publications

Published Books

• Leavy A and Nohilly M. (2021) Perspectives on Childhood. Cambridge Scholars Publishing
• Tynan, F. and Nohilly, M. (2018) Wellbeing In Schools Everyday: A whole-school approach to the practical implementation of wellbeing. Curriculum Development Unit, Mary Immaculate College.

Published Book Chapters

• Nohilly M and O'Toole V (2023) ‘Teacher Self-Care Practices to Support Wellbeing during the Covid 19 Pandemic’. In J. Mullings, T.J. Paul, L. Dunn, S. Arbor, J. Meeks-Gardener and A.  Williams Well-Being Across the Globe -. New Perspectives - Concepts, Correlates and Geography, InTech Open.
• O’ Toole V, Tynan F, and Nohilly M. (2023) Creating a Shared Understanding of wellbeing: A comparison in wellbeing discourse between Aotearoa New Zealand and Ireland. In A. Kamp, C. Brown, T. McMenamin and V. O’Toole (eds) Wellbeing: Global Policies and Perspectives, Insights from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Peter Lang publishing.
• Nohilly M. (2021) Climate Change Education through Active Citizenship. In Teaching Climate Change in Primary Schools an Interdisciplinary Approach. Routledge
• Nohilly M and Treacy M. (2021) Tracing the development of child protection practices in Ireland: From the poignant past to present pressures. In A. Leavy and M. Nohilly (eds.) Perspectives on Childhood. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 
• Tynan F and Nohilly M. (2021) Wellbeing in the primary school: The perspective of pupils.  In A. Leavy and M. Nohilly (eds.) Perspectives on Childhood. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 

Published Papers:

• Nohilly M., Collins B. and O’ Toole  V (2023) The disruptive impact of COVID-19 on relationships in Irish primary schools: key issues, Pastoral Care in Education, DOI: 10.1080/02643944.2023.225476

• Nohilly, M., O’Toole, V. and Collins, B. (2023) The impact of primary school closures in Ireland resulting from the coronavirus pandemic on principal and teacher wellbeing. Irish Journal of Sociology, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/07916035231200398
• Treacy, M. and Nohilly, M. (2023) New child protection mandatory reporting requirements for Irish teachers: Implementation challenges and barriers, AERA Educational Change Lead the Change Series, 139. Available at https://www.aera.net/Portals/38/docs/SIGs/SIG155/Lead%20the%20Change_AERA%20Sessions%202_Mar%202023.pdf?ver=uAlBT_EMhuvxUU9EpOrm9w%3d%3d 
• Nohilly, M., Tynan, F., Martin, R., Pope J., Bowles, R., Dillon, M., Farrelly, G., Harmon, M., Kitching N., La Cumber G., Ní Chroinín D. and O’Sullivan L. (2023) A Systematic Literature Review to Support Curriculum Specification Development for the area of Wellbeing. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. Available: https://ncca.ie/en/primary/primary-developments/wellbeing/
• Collins, B., Nohilly M. and O’ Toole V. (2023) Locked Out: Impact of Covid 19 on school relationships and staff wellbeing in Irish primary schools. Unmute Yourself! Communication and Education in Response to Crises. Proceedings from the 5th SPHE Network Conference. Available: https://sphenetwork.ie/public…

• Nohilly, M. and Treacy, M. (2022) Dealing with and reporting child protection concerns: A snapshot of Irish primary schools, The Irish Journal of Education, 45, https://www.erc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/31ERC_IJE-Article_Nohilly-Treacy_A4-V3.pdf

• Nohilly M. and Treacy M. (2022) Child Protection in Irish Primary Schools: Supports and Challenges in the Role of Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection, The British Journal of Social Work, bcac097, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcac097.

• Nohilly M. and Tynan F. (2022) The evolution of wellbeing in educational policy in Ireland: Towards an interdisciplinary approach. International Journal of Wellbeing 12(1), 42-53.
• Tynan, F. and Nohilly, M. (2022) ‘I’ve Kinda Mixed Feelings About It’: Pupils’ Perceptions of Learning, Achievement and Differentiation within the Context of Wellbeing, Learn, 43, 73-92.
• Nohilly M. and O’ Sullivan E. (2021) Student teachers’ interpretations of leadership in educational contexts. An Tumoideachas: Deiseanna agus Dea-chleachtais. Páipéir roghnaithe ón Dara Comhdháíl Taighde Uile-Oileánda ar an Tumoideas, Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál.
• Tynan F. and Nohilly, M. (2021) The Central Role of SPHE in Promoting Pupils’ Wellbeing: Pupils’ Persectives. Diversities: Interpretations through the Context of SPHE. Proceedings from the 4th SPHE Network Conference.
• Treacy, M. and Nohilly, M. (2020) Teacher education and child protection: Complying with requirements or putting children first? Children and Youth Services Review
• Nohilly, M. and Tynan, F. (2019) Well-Being: Bridging the Gap between the Language of Culture and the Policy of Schools. International journal of Education Policy and Leadership 15(12).

• O’ Sullivan E. and Nohilly, M. (2019) Student Teachers’ Interpretation of Leadership in Educational Contexts. Education Research and Perspectives, Vol 46. Pp20-43.
• Nohilly, M. and Tynan, F. (2019) Challenges in implementing wellbeing in Irish primary schools. Irish Teachers’ Journal, Vol. V11, Number 1. INTO: 42-56.
• Nohilly, M. (2019) Cultures of Care in Primary Schools in Ireland that support Child Protection Work. Child Abuse Review, Vol. 28: 261-272.
• Nohilly, M. (2019) Child Protection Training for Teachers and Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, Vol. 19: Iss. 1, Article 7
• Nohilly, M. (2018) Becoming and Being DLP. Irish Educational Studies, Volume 37, pp19-32
• Nohilly, M. (2018) Citizenship Education through a revised SPHE Curriculum? Citizenship Education, 100 Years On, Proceedings from the 3rd SPHE Network Conference. Pp 42-48
• Nohilly, M. and Farrelly, G. (2017) "Sexuality in the context of Relationships and Sexuality Education," Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies: Vol. 17: Iss. 1, Article 5. 
  Available at: https://arrow.dit.ie/ijass/vol17/iss1/5 (peer reviewed)
• Nohilly, M. (2015) ‘’Child Protection- The School Story: Reflections from the Designated Liaison Person’’ Understanding Well-being in Changing Times; The Role of SPHE, Proceedings from the 2nd SPHE Network Conference, St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, 4th October, 2014. Available at: http://sphenetwork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SPHE-Conference-Proceedings-2014.pdf (peer reviewed)
• Nohilly, M. (2013) ‘’Reflection on the role of the Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection in Irish Primary Schools’’, Limerick Education Centre & Clare Education Centre Research Conference Journal, Volume 111, Outside the Box Learning Resources Ltd.

Recent Conference Presentations

• Tynan F. and Nohilly M. (2023) Wellbeing in Education: Its Potential to Support Children’s Being and Becoming. SPHE Network Conference. Dublin.

• Treacy M. and Nohilly M. (2023) Being the DLP! Their Mandated Reporting Experiences in Irish Primary Schools. SPHE Network Conference. Dublin.

• Treacy M. and Nohilly M. (2023) New Child Protection Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Irish Teachers: Implementation Challenges and Barriers. American Educational Research Association Conference. Chicago.
• Nohilly, M., Collins B. and O’ Toole V. (2023) The Impact of School Closures resulting from the Covid 19 Pandemic on Teacher and Principal Wellbeing. American Educational Research Association Conference. Chicago.

• Nohilly M. and Treacy M. (2023). Teachers and Child Protection: Insights from the Irish primary school context. Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference: April 2023, Belfast.

• Nohilly M. (2022) The Practice of SPHE in a revised Irish Primary School Curriculum-Implications for Teacher Education. Association for Teacher Education in Europe Conference. Dublin
• Nohilly M. (2022). Challenges faced by Principals and Teachers during Covid 19 school closures: The impact on wellbeing. International Research Methods Summer School, Mary Immaculate College
• Nohilly, M., Collins B. and O’ Toole V. (2021) Locked Out: Impact of Covid-19 on School Relationships and Staff Wellbeing in Irish Primary Schools. SPHE Network Conference: November 2021.  Online
• Nohilly M. and Tynan F. (2021) Unmuting Pupil Voice in Response to Wellbeing. SPHE Network Conference: November 2021, Online
• Nohilly M. and Treacy M. (2021) Revitalising Child Protection Work in Primary Schools: Enhancing Interagency Communication and Co-Operation between Social Workers and School Personnel. 8TH National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. Online.
• Nohilly, M. O’ Toole, V., and Collins B. (2021) Primary School Closures during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Impacts, Opportunities and Connections. Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference: April 2021, Online.
• Nohilly, M. and Tynan F. (2020) Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice 2018-2023: Is it presenting more obstacles or opportunities for primary schools? Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference: Sept 3-5th, Online.
• Treacy M. and Nohilly M. (2020) Educating Teachers for Protecting Children: Need to Re-focus Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference: Sept 3-5th, Online.