Paul Tarpey

Paul Tarpey is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education Studies at St Mary's University, affiliated with the School of Education within the Faculty of Education, Theology and the Arts. His academic background includes a PhD on 'Professional Memory' of English teachers from 1965-1975, combining life history and collective memory research. He teaches modules such as 'Learning and Teaching', 'History of Education', and 'Education in Popular Culture', while serving as a Year 2 tutor and Ethics Committee representative. His research focuses on English in Education, particularly exploring how oral testimonies from teachers can reshape understandings of pedagogical history and inform contemporary educational practices. Recent publications include studies on professional memory narratives, curriculum history, and teacher identity formation. Paul's work emphasizes the role of historical context in shaping modern educational frameworks.