Conversation with Dr. Michael Goldrick- Researcher, Author and Teacher Public Class

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Dr. Nellie Deutsch in coversation With Dr. Michael Goldrick

 

About Dr. Michael Goldrick

Dr. Michael Goldrick is a versatile personality being a teacher, author, and a researcher. He holds an Honours degree in Psychology and a PhD in Education from Dublin City University. His research primarily focuses on addressing the problem of academic isolation in distance learning.

Dr. Michael Goldrick's role in higher education incorporates management and leadership responsibilities, teaching and learning duties and research activities. Dr. Goldrick's work focuses on providing an innovative and supportive learning environment in which a student can realize his true potential. He helps students to develop note-making skills and exam revision techniques that will help them build confidence and become successful learners.

Dr. Michael Goldrick is currently the head of Learning Development & Disability Services at National College of Ireland. He is also responsible for the allocation of two European Social funds (The Fund for Students with Disabilities and The Student Assistance Fund).

Dr. Goldrick has recently authored "The Principles of Student Centrism " which focuses on the role of learning support and development in higher education. This book introduces readers to some of the difficulties associated with implementing inclusive learning and teaching. As a strategy to achieve student centered principles, the book documents the creation of two initiatives:

   • The establishment of a virtual support service to combat academic isolation.
   • The creation of a free learning development resource for all students in higher education

Adopting a living action research approach, this book describes how professional self-reflection and collaborative relationships with students can be used to improve student centeredness.

Meet this phenomenal researcher in WizIQ conversations to dig deeper into his innovations and achievements.

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About Dr. Nellie Deutsch

Nellie holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in educational leadership specializing in curriculum & instruction and is an E-Learning Professional Development Specialist.

Language of instruction: English

Keywords: research, authors, teacher