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Dr Gwen Moore is an Associate Professor at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick, Ireland, specializing in Music Education. She holds a PhD in Music Education and has over three decades of experience across primary, secondary, and higher education sectors. Her roles include Director of Teaching & Learning (2016–2023) and leadership in strategic educational initiatives. She leads research in music pedagogy, curriculum development, and sociocultural aspects of music education, with a focus on neoliberal policy impacts and inclusive practices.
Education: B.Mus.Ed, MA, PhD (Music Education), ALCM, GRIAM.
Affiliations: Chair of Society for Music Education in Ireland, ISME Executive Board Member, Senior Editor of ISME Routledge Book Series.
Research Interests: Dr Moore’s work critiques musical value systems, explores multicultural curriculum design, and examines barriers in higher music education. She advocates for equitable access and innovative teaching approaches like Musical Futures. Recent projects include studies on gender in music education and the role of traditional Irish music in schools.
Publications & Grants: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes. Secured €2.4M+ in research funding (e.g., National Forum grants) for projects on teaching enhancement, blended learning, and academic leadership development. Her work appears in journals like Music Education Research and Frontiers in Education.
Grants & Awards: PFHEA (2023), Irish Research Council New Foundations Award (2015), and leadership in major funded initiatives such as the Shannon Consortium Professional Development programs.
Advising & Mentorship: Supervised 16+ postgraduate students in music education research. Key areas include informal learning, teacher training, and equity in music education.
