Research Profile

Biography

I am a Senior Lecturer in Design Thinking Pedagogy and Praxis in the School of Education at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. I have over 20 years of educational experience working in a variety of countries and settings including Japan, China, Vietnam, Chile, the UK and Australia. My passion is for learning and teaching which is inspired by creativity, play and a growth mindset. I have published extensively on inclusive, learner-focused approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and innovations in learning spaces. My current work includes creative, hands-on approaches to teaching and learning in higher education through Lego Serious Play and ‘Art thinking’ – a fusion of design thinking with artistic practice. 
 
I
 hold a PhD in Education, awarded in 2013, from Monash University Australia, the focus of which was inclusion and access for international students with a disability at one university in Australia. My research publications to date have focused on inclusive education from a Bourdieuian perspective and issues around student peer mentoring in higher education. I have extensive experience in the use of learner-centred pedagogical approaches to curriculum and assessment, developing innovative resources for both face-to-face and blended delivery modes, and in delivering professional development in higher education.

 Email: briony.supple@ucc.ie, Twitter: @dr_briony.

Research Interests

Online learning and teaching 
Innovative assessment practices
Learning spaces as a catalyst for teaching change in higher education

Research Grants

 ProjectFunding
Body
Start DateEnd DateAward
Transforming Assessment Practices in Large Enrollment First Year EducationERASMUS10-OCT-1610-OCT-19€49,973.00
National Forum Strategic Fund 2019Higher Education authority01-JAN-2031-DEC-21€11,820.00
Towards a European Syllabus in Teacher Education – Facing future challenges togetherEuropean Union01-JUN-2231-MAY-25€213,355.00
National Forum Strategic FundHigher Education authority01-JAN-2012-MAR-21€28,154.00
Measuring the immeasurable: The impact of professional development programs on student learningNational Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education01-MAR-2031-DEC-20€13,500.00
European Joint Doctorate in Materials, Space, Pedagogy and Education.Enterprise Irl16-JUL-1916-APR-20€12,406.00
MakerMap: linking spaces, knowledge and people in support of creative, inquiry-based, interdisciplinary connection making on and off campus€25,166.00
Teaching across cultural strengths: Harnessing the power of international relationships in fostering real global connectivity and engagement in teaching and learning enhancementHigher Education Authority (HEA)01-JAN-1901-DEC-19€16,500.00
Developing an international language of teaching and learning spaces to enhance student learningHigher Education Authority (HEA)01-MAY-1801-NOV-18€8,640.00

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2021)'Teaching spaces: The fourth corner of university learning'
Power, Katie; Supple, Briony (2021) 'Teaching spaces: The fourth corner of university learning'. Transformative Dialogues: Teaching and Learning Journal, 14 (3):90-106   [Full Text] [Details]
(2020)'The Universal Design for Learning Framework in Anatomical Sciences Education'
Balta, Joy Y.; Supple, Briony; O'Keeffe, Gerard W. (2020) 'The Universal Design for Learning Framework in Anatomical Sciences Education'. Anatomical Sciences Education,   [DOI] [Details]
(2019)'Utilizing the scholarship of teaching and learning to design an Anatomy Pedagogy Course'
Balta, J. Y.; O’Keeffe, G. W.; Supple, B. (2019) 'Utilizing the scholarship of teaching and learning to design an Anatomy Pedagogy Course'. European Journal Of Anatomy, 23 (23):233-240   [Details]
(2019)'Singing our SSONG: Small, significant, online networking groups'
Eady, M., Green, C., Akenson, A., Supple, B., McCarthy, M., Cronin, J., McKeon, J. (2019) 'Singing our SSONG: Small, significant, online networking groups'. Teaching and Learning Inquiry: The ISSOTL Journal,   [DOI] [Details]
(2018)'The Anatomy of Teaching Anatomy'
Balta, J., O’Keeffe, G., Supple, B. (2018) 'The Anatomy of Teaching Anatomy'. Anatomical Sciences Education, [Details]
(2018)'Cross Cultural Experiences of Chinese Students Studying Food Science in Ireland'
O'Sullivan, M. G.; Supple, B. (2018) 'Cross Cultural Experiences of Chinese Students Studying Food Science in Ireland'. Creative Education, 9 (13):1996-2015   [DOI] [Details]
(2017)'Online Pre-departure Peer Learning: What are the Transition Benefits for Chinese Students?'
Miao, L; Henderson, F; Supple, B. (2017) 'Online Pre-departure Peer Learning: What are the Transition Benefits for Chinese Students?'. Journal Of Peer Learning, 10 :1-17   [Details]
(2016)''My purpose was to help them with accounting, not English': An exploratory Study of Languages other than English in Peer Assisted Study Sessions'
Supple, B; Best, G; Pearce, A. (2016) ''My purpose was to help them with accounting, not English': An exploratory Study of Languages other than English in Peer Assisted Study Sessions'. Journal Of Peer Learning, :49-65   [Details]
(2015)'Reframing the Self in an International Learning Context: The Experience of International Students with Disability'
Supple, B; Agbenyega, J. (2015) 'Reframing the Self in an International Learning Context: The Experience of International Students with Disability'. Current Issues in Education, 18 (1):1-12   [Details]
(2013)'Evaluation of a peer mentoring program for a mature cohort of first-year undergraduate paramedic students'
Hryciw, D; Tangalakis, K; Supple, B; Best, G. (2013) 'Evaluation of a peer mentoring program for a mature cohort of first-year undergraduate paramedic students'. Advances in Physiology Education, 37 (1):80-84   [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Developing the Understanding and Practice of Inclusion in Higher Education for International Students with Disabilities/Additional Needs: A Whole Schooling Approach'
Supple, B; Agbenyega, J. (2011) 'Developing the Understanding and Practice of Inclusion in Higher Education for International Students with Disabilities/Additional Needs: A Whole Schooling Approach'. International Journal of Whole Schooling,   [Details]

Articles

 YearPublication
(2018)How art and art galleries make you think and feel better.
Supple, B. (2018) How art and art galleries make you think and feel better. Articles   [Details]

Conference Publications

 YearPublication
(2019)Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice
Supple, B.; Delahunty, T. (Eds) (2019) Conference Proceedings . In: Supple, B.; Delahunty, T eds. Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice Cork, Ireland, , 05-DEC-19 - 06-DEC-19 , pp.1-201   [Details]
(2017)2nd EuroSoTL Conference
Supple, B; Fennell, C; McCarthy, M. (2017) Reviewing reflective teaching portfolios about online learning: What are they telling us? 2nd EuroSoTL Conference Lund, Sweden, , 08-JUN-17 - 09-JUN-17 , pp.245-256   [Details]
(2017)The 2nd EuroSoTL Conference
Supple, B; McCarthy, M; O'Mahony, C. (2017) “It has been a real voyage of discovery”: Staff as students in an online course – what have we learned? The 2nd EuroSoTL Conference Lund, Sweden, , 08-JUN-17 - 09-JUN-17 , pp.251-256   [Details]

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2020)'Get some perspective: Using physical objects in the Glucksman gallery to capture interdisciplinary stories of online teaching and learning'
Supple, B. (2020) 'Get some perspective: Using physical objects in the Glucksman gallery to capture interdisciplinary stories of online teaching and learning' In: Schuster,K. & Dunn, S (eds). Methods in Digital Humanities. London: Routledge. [Details]
(2019)'Supporting Writing Collaborations through Synchronous Technologies: Singing our SSONG about working together at a distance'
Eady, M., Green, C., Akenson, A., Supple, B., McCarthy, M., Cronin, J., McKeon, J. (2019) 'Supporting Writing Collaborations through Synchronous Technologies: Singing our SSONG about working together at a distance' In: Critical Collaboration Communities: Academic Writing Partnerships, Groups, and Retreats. Netherlands: Brill/Sense. [Details]
(2018)'Reconceptualising policy and practice in higher inclusive education: a Bourdieuian theorisation'
Supple, B; Agbenyega, J. (2018) 'Reconceptualising policy and practice in higher inclusive education: a Bourdieuian theorisation' In: B. Boufoy-Bastick and L.D. Cook (eds). International Cultures of Educational Inclusion. Paris: Analytrics.   [Details]

Blog

 YearPublication
(2017)Assessment of/for/as learning.
Supple, B. (2017) Assessment of/for/as learning. Blog   [Details]
(2016)Generation Next: What should I think about when planning a new learning space and why does it matter?.
Supple, B. (2016) Generation Next: What should I think about when planning a new learning space and why does it matter?. http://instructionaldesign.ucc.ie/2016/10/06/learning-spaces/: Blog   [Details]
(2016)Add Interactivity to the Classroom: using Socrative in teaching.
Supple, B. (2016) Add Interactivity to the Classroom: using Socrative in teaching. http://instructionaldesign.ucc.ie/2016/11/03/interactive-lectures-socrative/: Blog   [Details]

Thesis/Dissertation

 YearPublication
(2013)Inclusion in higher education: An analysis of policy, good practice and attitudes at one Melbourne University.
Supple, B. (2013) Inclusion in higher education: An analysis of policy, good practice and attitudes at one Melbourne University. Thesis/Dissertation [DOI] [Details]

Published Reports

 YearPublication
(2015)Post School Transition: The experiences of Students with Disability.
Pelling, C; Richmond, T; Supple, B (2015) Post School Transition: The experiences of Students with Disability. Children with Disability Australia, file:///C:/Users/bsupple/Downloads/CDA+Post+School+Transition+Report+-++FINAL+REPORT%20(1).pdf. [Details]

Guest Lectures

 YearPublication
(2017)Assessment as/of/for learning.
Supple, B. (2017) Assessment as/of/for learning. Guest Lectures [Details]

Guest Speaker

 YearPublication
(2018)Your space or mine?: Utilising real and virtual gallery spaces to inform approaches to integrative learning.
Supple, B. (2018) Your space or mine?: Utilising real and virtual gallery spaces to inform approaches to integrative learning. Guest Speaker [Details]
(2018)The horse before the cart: grounding innovative assessment approaches in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Supple, B (2018) The horse before the cart: grounding innovative assessment approaches in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Guest Speaker [Details]
(2018)Innovative assessment options for large classes.
Supple, B. (2018) Innovative assessment options for large classes. Guest Speaker [Details]

Presentation

 YearPublication
(2018)We shape our buildings and afterwards the buildings shape us”: Space as a catalyst for SoTL.
Supple, B; Lee, L. (2018) We shape our buildings and afterwards the buildings shape us”: Space as a catalyst for SoTL. Presentation [Details]

Books

 YearPublication
(2015)A teacher education course for the 36 Teacher Education Colleges in The Republic of Ethiopia.
Slee, R; Supple, B; Koh, S. (2015) A teacher education course for the 36 Teacher Education Colleges in The Republic of Ethiopia. Melbourne, Australia: The Victoria Institute. [Details]

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
2018President's Award for Excellence in Teaching University College Cork

Conference Contributions

 YearPublication
(2018)Byte-Sized Sessions at UCC,
Supple, B. (2018) Using eportfolios in Teaching and Learning. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Byte-Sized Sessions at UCC, Brookfield Campus , 31-JAN-18 - 31-JAN-18. [Details]
(2018)Embedding Digital Literacies in HEIs,
Supple, B. (2018) Get some perspective: Utilising real and virtual gallery spaces in SoTL to develop critical thinking and digital literacy. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Embedding Digital Literacies in HEIs, Cork . [Details]
(2018)Eportfolios and more,
Supple, B., Fennel, C. (2018) Two birds, one eportfolio: utilising ePortfolios for assessment evidence of T&L engagement for lecturers. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Eportfolios and more, Dublin City University . [Details]
(2018)Embedding Digital Literacies in HEIs,
Supple, B. (2018) Building digital competency for academics: demonstrating impact and evidencing investigation through e-portfolios. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Embedding Digital Literacies in HEIs, Cork . [Details]
(2018)Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Symposium: 'Design for Learning',
Molloy, C., Power, K., Hurley, K. & Supple, B. (2018) Panel discussion: Transition to the new Student Hub at University College Cork. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Symposium: 'Design for Learning', Galway, NUIG . [Details]
(2018)ISSOTL 2018,
Supple, B; McCarthy, M. (2018) Your space or mine? The implications for utilising real vs virtual gallery spaces to inform SoTL. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ISSOTL 2018, Bergen, Norway . [Details]
(2017)Ignite your Teaching: CIRTL Seminar Series,
Supple, B. (2017) Assessment of/for/as learning. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Ignite your Teaching: CIRTL Seminar Series, North Wing Council Room, UCC, Ireland . [Details]
(2017)International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL),
Supple, B; Fennell, C; McCarthy, M. (2017) Ain't No Mountain High Enough: Exploring New Territories in an Online Teaching. [Oral Presentation], International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL), Calgary, Canada , 11-OCT-17 - 14-OCT-17. [Details]
(2017)International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL),
Green, C; Eady, M; McCarthy, M; McKeon, J; Akenson, A; Supple, B; Cronin, J. (2017) Beyond the Conference: Singing Our SSONG. [Oral Presentation], International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL), Calgary, Canada , 11-OCT-17 - 14-OCT-17. [Details]
(2017)International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL),
Supple, B. (2017) Padlet as a Means of Mapping and Chronicling Student Learning and the SoTL Practitioner Journey. [Oral Presentation], International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL), Calgary, Canada , 11-OCT-17 - 14-OCT-17. [Details]
(2017)EdTech 2017: Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA),
Supple, B; Fennell, C. (2017) “One of the drawbacks of online learning is the need for self-discipline”: evaluating learning patterns of staff studying in a fully online programme. [Oral Presentation], EdTech 2017: Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA), Sligo, Ireland , 01-JUN-17 - 02-JUN-17. [Details]
(2016)Next Generation Learning Spaces: Launch,
Supple, B; Mulrooney, S. (2016) Generation Next: What should I think about when planning a new learning space and why does it matter?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Next Generation Learning Spaces: Launch, University College Cork, Ireland , 05-OCT-16 - 05-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Byte-Sized Sessions at UCC,
Supple, B. (2016) Using Socrative in your teaching. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Byte-Sized Sessions at UCC, University College Cork, Ireland . [Details]
(2015)Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA),
Supple, B. (2015) Showcase presentation: Learners as experts and students as staff: What can we learn from a student peer-writing space?. [Oral Presentation], Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), Melbourne, Australia , 07-JUL-15 - 09-JUL-15. [Details]
(2015)The Inclusive Education Summit (TIES),
Supple, B. (2015) Ahead of time not just in time: Student mentor development in working with diverse cohorts. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Inclusive Education Summit (TIES), Melbourne, Australia , 31-JUL-15 - 02-AUG-15. [Details]
(2012)8th Annual Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Forum,
Supple, B. (2012) Student peer mentors and the bilingual strategy at Victoria University. [Poster Presentation], 8th Annual Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Forum, Melbourne, Australia , 23-SEP-12 - 24-SEP-15. [Details]
(2011)7th Annual Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Forum,
Supple, B; Ianni, J; Hercegovac, S. (2011) When things just ‘click’: Clicker technology for innovative and engaging peer assisted study sessions. [Oral Presentation], 7th Annual Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Forum, Sydney, Australia , 28-SEP-11 - 29-SEP-11. [Details]
(2011)3rd Paris International Conference on Education, Economy & Society,
Supple, B; Agbenyega, J. (2011) Inclusion in higher education. [Oral Presentation], 3rd Paris International Conference on Education, Economy & Society, Paris . [Details]

Professional Associations

 AssociationFunctionFrom / To
International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) Member/
Aurora Women in Leadership Member04-SEP-16 / 07-MAY-17

Committees

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / To
Social Research Ethics Committee (SREC) Reviewer2019 /
Learning and Teaching Symposium Planning Chair2019 /
Educational Developers Ireland Network (EDIN) Member2018 /
Academic Staff Development Committee Member2018 /
Flexi-option strategy group Member2018 /
Transition to the Student Hub Research Committee Academic Advisor2016 / 2019

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
Monash University English Language Centre, Melbourne, Australia EFL Lecturer01-MAR-08 / 01-JUN-10
Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia Lecturer, Students Supporting Student Learning01-JUN-10 / 01-JUL-15
Federation University, Ballarat, Australia Lecturer, Learning and Teaching01-MAY-15 / 17-MAR-16

Education

 YearInstitutionQualificationSubject
2005Newcastle College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language and Adult Education SpecialismTeaching English as a Second Language; Adult Education
1999University of Western Sydney, Australia Bachelor of ArtsEnglish as a Second Language; Japanese
2013Monash University, Melbourne, Australia PhD EducationInclusion in Higher Education

Languages

 LanguageReadingWritingSpeaking
Japanese FunctionalFunctionalFunctional

Teaching Activities

Teaching Interests

Originally trained in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) I have taught in Japan, China, Vietnam, Ireland, the UK, Chile and Australia. My interests include learner-centred pedagogical approaches to curriculum and assessment, developing innovative resources for both face-to-face and blended delivery modes, and professional development in higher education. 

My research publications to date have included inclusive education from a Bourdieuian perspective and issues around student peer mentoring in higher education.

Current research interests are around how technology enhanced learning can be conceptualised from a SoTL perspective and embedded into professional development for academics. I am also interested in how learning spaces can act as a catalyst to transform learning and teaching practices in higher education. 

Recent Postgraduates

 Graduation YearStudent NameInstitutionDegree TypeThesis Title
2018Dr. Richeal Ni Riordain University College CorkExploring learning styles in a dental undergraduate population in Ireland – how can the use of Universal Design for Learning framed Review Session be used as a means of engaging student learning styles?
2019Katie Power University College CorkLearning Spaces: the fourth corner of third-level learning
2019Kieran Hurley University College CorkThe radio station as a perfomative teaching and learning space for Connected Learning
2018Dr. Maurice O'Sullivan University College CorkCross-Cultural Experiences of Chinese Third Year Students Studying Food Science in Ireland

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