معرفی
Dr. Declan Fahie is a Lecturer in the School of Education at University College Dublin (UCD), where he also serves as Director of School Placement on the Professional Masters in Education. A former primary school teacher, his research focuses on workplace bullying dynamics, queer theory in education, teacher diversity and equality, and organizational cultures in educational settings. He holds a prestigious Irish Research Council Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012) and a Royal Irish Academy Mobility Award (2014), which supported his work as a Visiting Scholar at CUNY’s Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies. Fahie has coordinated modules such as Schools and Society, Students Schools & Society, and CSPE Methodologies, reflecting his commitment to bridging theory and practice in teacher education.
His research spans international collaborations, including studies on early childhood care in Ethiopia and bullying in Irish HEIs. Fahie’s work emphasizes systemic critiques of educational institutions, particularly regarding equity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and the psychological impacts of toxic leadership and workplace bullying. He has advised trade unions and NGOs on conflict resolution and contributed to policy discussions through his role on the Teaching Council.
- Key Awards: IRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship, RIA Mobility Award, CUNY Visiting Scholar
- Research Themes: Workplace Bullying (HEI/Primary School Contexts), Queer Pedagogy, Teacher Wellbeing, Organizational Toxicity
- Professional Engagement: Teaching Council Membership, Anti-Bullying Advocacy, Curriculum Development Leadership
Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, integrating philosophy (e.g., virtue ethics frameworks) with empirical research on bystander behaviors and institutional accountability. His edited volumes, such as Queer Teaching: Teaching Queer, underscore his commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ visibility in education.
