Her current research interests include professional development in teaching and learning in higher education, research ethics in teaching and learning, learning spaces, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She is currently working on an international project focussing on assessment in large first year classes in HE, and the influence of learning spaces on teaching practice.
Laura completed a BA in Applied Psychology in UCC in 2010. She went on to earn a PhD in Applied Psychology (2017). The focus of her PhD was reading fluency development among monolingual and bilingual primary school children.
Biography
Dr Laura Lee is the Research Support Officer in the Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL). In this role she is responsible for the identification and development of research initiatives, and provides support for the national and international research projects CIRTL is a partner on. She also coordinates new initiatives enacted by the CIRTL team.Her current research interests include professional development in teaching and learning in higher education, research ethics in teaching and learning, learning spaces, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. She is currently working on an international project focussing on assessment in large first year classes in HE, and the influence of learning spaces on teaching practice.
Laura completed a BA in Applied Psychology in UCC in 2010. She went on to earn a PhD in Applied Psychology (2017). The focus of her PhD was reading fluency development among monolingual and bilingual primary school children.
Research Interests
Professional development in teaching and learning in higher education, research ethics in teaching and learning, learning spaces, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developing an international language of teaching and learning spaces to enhance student learning | Higher Education Authority (HEA) | 01-MAY-18 | 31-DEC-18 | €8,640.00 | |
| Assessment Tools for New Learning Environments in Higher Education Institutions | ERASMUS | 01-OCT-17 | 01-OCT-20 | €988,000.00 | |
| Transforming Assessment Practices in Large Enrollment First Year Education | ERASMUS | 10-OCT-16 | 10-OCT-19 | €508,118.00 |
Publications
Published Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2017) | Connecting, Listening, and Enhancing: Placing Student Perceptions of their Educational Experience at the Heart of Decision Making at UCC. Lee, L., O' Halloran, J., Noonan, E., Byrne, M., & Irwin, S. (2017) Connecting, Listening, and Enhancing: Placing Student Perceptions of their Educational Experience at the Heart of Decision Making at UCC. University College Cork, Cork. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2016) | 'The Effects of Mindfulness Interventions on Prenatal Well-being: A Systematic Review' Matvienko-Sikar, K., Lee, L., Murphy, G., & Murphy, L. (2016) 'The Effects of Mindfulness Interventions on Prenatal Well-being: A Systematic Review'. Psychology and Health, [Details] |
Other Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2014) | 'When teaching is not enough: Exploring educational computer games as a method of improving reading ability' Lee, L. (2014) 'When teaching is not enough: Exploring educational computer games as a method of improving reading ability' The Boolean, :56-61. [Details] |
Professional Activities
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | University College Cork | PhD | Applied Psychology | |
| 2010 | University College Cork | BA - PSYCHOLOGY - UCC | Applied Psychology |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning | Research Support Officer | 17-JUL-17 / | |
| Dublin City University | Undergraduate Research Tutor | 20-OCT-17 / | |
| Office of the Vice President for Teaching and Learning | Postdoctoral Research Assistant | 01-FEB-17 / 30-JUN-17 | |
| St. Nicholas Montessori College | Lecturer | 01-SEP-16 / 31-JAN-17 | |
| School of Applied Psychology, UCC | Research Assistant | 01-JUN-16 / 31-AUG-16 | |
| Librazo Ltd | Researcher | 01-JUN-16 / 31-MAR-17 | |
| School of Applied Psychology, UCC | Lecturer | 01-SEP-15 / 31-JAN-16 | |
| School of Applied Psychology, UCC | Teaching Assistant | 01-SEP-11 / 30-SEP-14 |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2018) | Learning Spaces: Cutting Edge Research at UCL, Lee, L. (2018) Rethinking Learning Spaces Together: Reflections on a Research and Practice Exchange between University College Cork, University College London, and University of Bergen. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Learning Spaces: Cutting Edge Research at UCL, University College London , 20-NOV-18 - 20-NOV-18. [Details] | |
| (2018) | International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Lee, L., & O Mahony, C. (2018) Professional Development in Teaching and Learning: Interpreting Experiences and Responding to Needs. [Poster Presentation], International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Bergen, Norway , 26-OCT-18 - 26-OCT-18. [Details] | |
| (2018) | International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Supple, B., & Lee, L. (2018) “We Shape Our Buildings and Afterwards the Buildings Shape Us”: Space as a Catalyst for SoTL. [Poster Presentation], International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Bergen, Norway , 26-OCT-18 - 26-OCT-18. [Details] | |
| (2017) | European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology, Linehan, C., Dockray, S., & Lee, L. (2017) “Anyone shout at you today Mum?”: Mapping the physiological and subjective impacts of emotional labour demands on pharmacy staff. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology, University College Dublin . [Details] | |
| (2016) | PhD Symposium, Lee, L. (2016) Reading fluency: Exploring a critical reading construct in monolingual and bilingual learners. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], PhD Symposium, Maynooth University . [Details] | |
| (2015) | Annual Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference, O’ Leary, K., Lee, L., Murphy, G., & Murphy, L. (2015) A Review of Mindfulness Intervention Effects on Prenatal Stress, Depression and Anxiety. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Annual Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2015) | The Psychological Society of Ireland Conference for Early Career Psychologists, L. Lee (2015) Evaluating Reading Interventions in Real Life Settings: What Works?. [Poster Presentation], The Psychological Society of Ireland Conference for Early Career Psychologists, National University of Ireland Galway , 28-FEB-15 - 28-FEB-15. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Postgraduate Research Conference, Graduate School, College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences University College Cork, L. Lee (2014) Supplemental Reading Fluency Instruction: What works?. [Oral Presentation], Postgraduate Research Conference, Graduate School, College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences University College Cork, University College Cork . [Details] | |
| (2014) | 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, L.Lee, M. Szczerbinski, A. Ní Cheartaigh, H. O' Donoghue (2014) Going Back to Basics: Evaluating Paired Reading as a Method of Improving Reading Fluency and Comprehension. [Oral Presentation], 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris , 08-JUL-14 - 13-MAR-15. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Joint Annual Conference of the BPS Developmental and Cognitive Sections, L. Lee, M. Szczerbinski , J. Piotrowska, A. Keurulainen (2013) The use of computerised intervention to support reading fluency development in primary school children. [Poster Presentation], Joint Annual Conference of the BPS Developmental and Cognitive Sections, University of Reading , 04-SEP-13 - 06-SEP-13. [Details] | |
| (2013) | The 14th Educational Technology Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA), L. Lee, M. Szczerbinski , J. Piotrowska, A. Keurulainen (2013) Online computer games as a tool for reading fluency training. [Poster Presentation], The 14th Educational Technology Conference of the Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA), University College Cork , 30-MAY-13 - 31-MAY-13. [Details] |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning | Member | 27-JUN-18 / |
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Postgraduate Research Travel Bursary | College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences | |
| 2013 | Conference Bursary | Teaching and Learning Centre, University College Cork | |
| 2008 | College Scholar | University College Cork | |
| 2007 | Entrance Scholarship | University College Cork |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
May 2018: Reviewer, Teaching & Learning Research and Enhancement Fund 2018 | |
February 2017 - April 2018: Reviewer, Psychology of Language and Communication Journal | |
June 2015: Reviewer, The ACM SIGCHI Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play | |
June 2015: Reviewer, The Boolean Journal | |
July 2013 - Sept 2013: Volunteer, Together Razem Centre. I offered weekly individual support sessions to a 6-year-old bilingual child struggling with English spoken language and reading. | |
Sept 2012 - June 2015: Advisor, Suas Educational Development. I collaborated with the Suas Educational Development organisation to facilitate the development of the Suas Literacy Support Programme. My responsibilities involved advising on effective literacy interventions, training Suas mentors in the practice of Paired Reading, and evaluating the effectiveness of Paired Reading programmes using both quantitative and qualitative means. | |
Sept 2008 - Jan 2009: Volunteer, Suas Educational Development Homework Club. I offered weekly support sessions to primary school children, assisting them with their school work. |