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Lecturer in Education
Julia Collins is a lecturer in the School of Education at University College Cork (UCC), specialising in second language pedagogy, plurilingualism, and teacher education. Her work focuses on supporting the development of teacher knowledge and multilingual competencies in primary and post-primary education. As a teacher educator, Julia contributes to the professional preparation of future educators and acts as a school placement tutor for post-primary teaching students in both English-medium and Irish-medium settings.
Research Interests
Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Instruction
Second Language Acquisition
Irish-Medium Education
Immersion Education Language and bilingual pedagogy
Plurilingual competence
Teacher knowledge
Cross-Sectoral Communities of Practice
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Modern languages in education in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
McKendry, E., Collins, J., Ó Ceallaigh, T. J. & Walsh, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) The Palgrave Handbook of Education on the island of Ireland - Points of Convergence and Divergence. Roulston , S. & Browne, M. (eds.). Palgrave MacmillanResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedings › Chapter › peer-review
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Say Yes to Languages? Irish Primary Teachers' Beliefs on Modern Foreign Language Integration
Collins, J., Neville, C. & Ó Ceallaigh, T. J., 2025, In: Irish Teachers' Journal (INTO). 13, 2009-6860, p. 41-64 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing Teacher Knowledge to Foster Plurilingual Competence in the Irish Primary School Classroom: A Systematic Review
Collins, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Irish Journal of Education . 50Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Ré nua churaclaim - Peirspictíochtaí ar mhúineadh na nua-theangacha iasachta sa bhunscoil lán-ghaeilge
Collins, J. & Ó Ceallaigh, T. J., 13 May 2026, In: An Reiviú. 14, p. 19-38 20 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open AccessFile
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Lunch & Learn - Invited Talk at the Centre of Multiculturalism and Plurilingualism, University of Iceland
Collins, J. (Speaker)
Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Bridging Sectors in Language Education: A Community of Practice Approach to MFL Implementation in Irish Primary Schools
Collins, J. (Speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Introduction to Learning a Second Language in Bilingual/CLIL Contexts, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
Collins, J. (Speaker)
Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Enhancing Teacher Knowledge and Plurilingual Competencies in the Irish Primary Classroom
Collins, J. (Speaker)
Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Say Yes to Languages? Irish Primary Teachers’ Beliefs on Modern Foreign Language Integration
Collins, J. (Speaker), Neville, C. (Speaker) & Ó Ceallaigh, T. J. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation