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Maura Cunneen is a PartTime Lecturer in the Early Childhood Studies department at University College Cork (UCC). With a PhD in Early Childhood Studies (2001) and a BA in the same field (1998), she has dedicated her career to researching gender socialization, educational disadvantage, and comparative early years provision. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in early education settings.
- PhD in Early Childhood Studies (UCC, 2001)
- BA in Early Childhood Studies (UCC, 1998)
Her research emphasizes gender dynamics in early education, transitions from home to school, and inclusive curricula. She has collaborated internationally, including fieldwork in New Zealand, Sweden, and Australia, and co-authored the seminal work Loris Malaguzzi and the Reggio Emilia Experience (Bloomsbury, 2010).
Her peer-reviewed publications and conference contributions focus on gender perception, play environments, and educational equity. She has served as Director of the BA (Early Years and Childhood Studies) and co-developed modules like Historical Developments in Irish Education and Advanced Studies in Early Childhood Education.
Scientific awards: None listed.
- Primary/Co-Director of BA (EYCS) program (2012-2015)
- External Examiner for M.Ed Thesis (2010)
- Member of UCC Committees (2010-2012)
