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Forthcoming Talks

Thursday 23 October 2009
'Una - A Global Learning Initiative on Children and Ethnic Diversity'
Paul Connolly
CINDE One Day Seminar, Poblado Plaza Hotel, Medellin, Colombia.
Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 134 KB).

Wednesday 4 November 2009
'Effectiveness Research, Evidence and the Use of Quantitative Methods in Education'
Paul Connolly
Faculty of Education Theory and Methods Seminar Series, University of Glasgow (1.00 - 4.00pm)

Wednesday 10 February 2010
'The Place of Randomised Controlled Trials in Educational Research: A Case Study'
Paul Connolly
ESRI Research Seminar Series, Manchester Metropolitan University (4.00 - 5.30pm)

Wednesday 25 March 2010
'Title to be confirmed'
Paul Connolly
Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin, Ireland

Previous Keynote Addresses and Invited Talks

Connolly, P. (2009) Paradigm Wars, Evidence and Mixed Methods in Educational Research, Presentation given at Workshop 4 of the ESRC/TLRP Teacher Education Research Network (TERN), 20 May, University of Chester, UK. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 529 KB).

Connolly, P. (2009) The Benefits of Early Interventions for Children from Socially and Economically Deprived Backgrounds: The Research Evidence, Presentation Given at the: "Written Out, Written Off" Campaign Launch, 13 May, Dublin, Ireland. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 2.62 MB).

Connolly, P. (2009) The Use of Randomised Controlled Trials in Educational Research, Keynote Address, Northern Ireland British Psychological Society Annual Conference, 24-26 April, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 286 KB).

Connolly, P. (2009) Bridging the Disciplinary, Cultural and Research/Practice Divides: The Joint Learning Initiative on Children and Ethnic Diversity. Invited Paper Presented at the Presidential Session: "Bridging the Disciplinary Divide: Working Together to Conduct Education Research" (65.010), American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, April 13-17, San Diego. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 121 KB).

Connolly, P. (2007) The Power of Early Childhood Initiatives in Conflict-Affected Societies, Keynote Presentation, 15-17 November, 7th International CEIEC Conference: Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity: Transforming connections - Local and Global Possibilities, University of Melbourne, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 1.1MB).

Connolly, P. (2007) “It May Look Good But Does it Actually Work?” Developing Evidence-Informed Approaches to the Design, Delivery and Evaluation of Early Childhood Programmes, 12 November, CEIEC Public Lecture, University of Melbourne, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 168KB).

Connolly, P. (2007) Race, gender and critical reflexivity in research with young children, Featured Workshop, 15-17 November, 7th International CEIEC Conference: Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity: Transforming connections - Local and Global Possibilities, University of Melbourne, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 25KB) | Download Full Paper (PDF, 155KB).

Connolly, P. (2006) Race and Ethnicity in Young Children's Lives, 14-16 June 2006, Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Years International Conference, Belfast, UK. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 223KB).

Connolly, P. (2006) Inequalities in Education in Relation to Gender, ‘Changing Attitudes 2006: Inclusion Thrives’ Conference Organised by Pre-School Learning Alliance, 16-17 March 2006, Milton Keynes, UK. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 63KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Dealing with Diversity and Inclusion in the Early Years: Lessons from Research, British Council Event: 'Diversity and Inclusion in Education', Ramada Hotel, Belfast, 30 November. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 46KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in the Early Years, 'Opening Doors': Exploring Values, Attitudes and Culture in the Early Years Sector, Trocaire Conference, Dublin, 26 November. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 172KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) An Examination of the Nature and Causes of Racism in Northern Ireland, 'Belfast - An Inclusive Society?' Exploring Issues of Racism and Diversity, Spring Conference on the Irish Association, 26 February 2005. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 41KB) | View Full Conference Report.

Connolly, P. (2002) The Impact of 'The Troubles' on Young Children's Attitudes and Identities in Northern Ireland, Keynote Address, Growing Up in Bigotry Conference, 26 September, Australian National University, Australia. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 46KB).

Connolly, P. (2002) Reconciling the Irreconcilable? Challenges from the 'Peace Process' in Northern Ireland, International Perspectives on Reconciliation Conference, 21 September, Australian National University, Australia. Download Paper (PDF, 40KB).

Connolly, P. (2002) The Impact of Community Divisions on Children's Experiences, National Children's Bureau, Northern Ireland Annual Children's Conference, 18 November. Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 47KB).

Previous Conference Papers

Connolly, P., Larkin, E. and Kehoe, S. (2009) The Effects of the Children’s Television Series Sesame Tree on Young Children’s Social Attitudes and Cultural Awareness, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, University of Manchester, 2-5 September.

Connolly, P. and Miller, S. (2009) The Place of Randomised Controlled Trials in Educational Research: A Case Study, Paper presented at the British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, University of Manchester, 2-5 September. Download Paper (PDF, 95KB).

O'Hare, L., Biggart, A. and Connolly, P.(2009) A need to belong: an epidemiological study of the experiences and needs of minority ethnic children in Northern Ireland, Paper presented at the British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, University of Manchester, 2-5 September.

Connolly, P. (2008) Preschool Children's Awareness of and Attitudes Toward Difference: A Study of 3- and 4-Year-Old Children in Northern Ireland, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, 24-28 March. Download Paper (PDF, 112KB).

Connolly, P. (2008) Ethnic Segregation, Moral Panics and Social Class: A Comparative Study of the Experiences and Perspectives of Working Class and Middle Class Children in Belfast, American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, 24-28 March. Download Paper (PDF, 176KB).

Connolly, P. (2007) It may look good but does it actually work? A critical race perspective on evaluating the effects of diversity education programs on young children’s racial attitudes, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 9-13 April, Chicago, US. Download Paper (PDF, 332KB).

Connolly, P. (2006) Constructing and Deconstructing Masculinities in the Early Years: Mediations of Social Class, ‘Race’ and Ethnicity, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 7-11 April, San Francisco, US. Download Paper (PDF, 130KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Understanding the ‘production’ of the schooling identities of young working class boys: time to move beyond the sociological/psychological divide? British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 14-17 September, University of Glamorgan, UK. Download Paper (PDF, 165KB).

Connolly, P. (2005) Summary Statistics, Educational Achievement Gaps and the Ecological Fallacy, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 14-17 September, University of Glamorgan, UK. Download Paper (PDF, 175KB).

Gallagher, T., Healy, J. & Connolly, P. (2005) Citizenship Education, Diversity and Social Class, Citizenship Education and Social Justice Seminar, 25 May, Queen's University Belfast, Download Powerpoint Presentation (PDF, 101KB).

Connolly, P. (2004) Deconstructing Masculinities in the Early Years: Working with Boys in the “Critical Gender Zone”, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 16-18 September, UMIST, UK.

Connolly, P. (2003) The Impact of Social Class on Boys' Experiences of Schooling in the Early Years, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 11-13 September, Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Connolly, P., Smith, A. & Kelly, B. (2002) The Development of Ethnic Awareness Among Children in their Early Years, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 12-14 September, University of Exeter, UK.

Connolly, P. (2001) Consulting Young Children About Their Experiences of and Perspectives on the 'Troubles', National Children's Bureau One-Day Conference: Consulting With Children and Young People - Building On What We Know, 15 October 2001, Dunadry Hotel and Country Club, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Connolly, P. (2001) Grounded Theory, Quantitative Methods and Research on Young Children's Racial/Ethnic Identities, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 13-15 September, University of Leeds, UK.

Connolly, P. & Neill, J. (2001) Constructions of Locality and Gender and their Impact on the Educational Aspirations of Working Class Children, One Day Conference, 'Addressing Issues of Social Class and Education: Theory into Practice', 26 June, University of North London, UK.

Connolly, P. and Neill, J. (2001) Culture, Locality and Identity: The Experiences and Educational Aspirations of 7-8 Year Old Working Class Girls, Gender and Education 3rd International Conference, 4-6 April, Institute of Education, University of London, UK.

Connolly, P. and Neill, J. (2001) Boys' Underachievement, Educational Aspirations and Constructions of Locality: Intersections of Gender, Ethnicity and Social Class, International Sociology of Education Conference, 3-5 January, Sheffield, UK.

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (2000) Racist Bullying and Harassment in Schools in Northern Ireland, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 7-9 September, University of York, UK.

Connolly, P. (1999) Re-Articulating Whitness: Towards an Inclusive Multicultural/Anti-racist Curriculum, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2-5 September, University of Sussex, UK.

Connolly, P. (1999) What Now for the Contact Hypothesis? Towards a New Research Agenda, 34th World Congress of the International Institute of Sociology, 11-15 July, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Connolly, P. (1999) Young Children's Voices on Boy/Girlfriends and (Hetero)Sexuality: A Critically Reflexive Account of the Role of an Adult, Male Researcher, 2nd International Gender and Education Conference, 29-31 March, University of Warwick, UK.

Connolly, P. and Keenan, M. (1999) Developing Skills and Access to Employment for Minority Ethnic People in Northern Ireland: A Preliminary Report, 'Into the Light' Conference organised by the Commission for Racial Equality for Northern Ireland, 25 February, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1998) Educational Research on Schools and Community Relations in Northern Ireland: A Critical Evaluation, International Sociological Association XIV World Congress, 26 July - 1 August, Montreal, Canada.

Connolly, P. (1998) Sectarianism, Children and Cross-Community Contact Schemes in Northern Ireland, Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of Ireland, 8-10 May, Wexford, Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1998) Racism and Young Girls' Peer-Group Relations, Children and Social Exclusion Conference, 5-6 March, University of Hull, UK.

Connolly, P. (1997) Racism and Young Girls' Peer-Group Relations: An Ethnographic Study of an English Primary School, European Conference on Educational Research, 24-27 September, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt, Germany.

Connolly, P. (1997) Sectarianism, Children and Cross-Community Contact Schemes: A study of 10 and 11 Year Old Children's Perspectives in Northern Ireland, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 11-14 September, University of York, UK.

Connolly, P. (1996) Sexuality, Power and Researching Young Children, 4th International Conference on Social Science Methodology, 4-6 July, University of Essex, UK.

Connolly, P. and Maginn, P. (1996) Voluntary Action, Children and Social Identities, Voluntary Action Studies Forum Conference, 19 June, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1996) Racism and Young Children: An Appraisal of the Contribution of Barry Troyna to the Field, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 12-15 September, University of Essex, UK.

Connolly, P. (1996) The Racialisation of the Irish in the British Press, Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of Ireland, 10-12 May, Dundalk, Ireland.

Connolly, P. (1995) Living Under the Public Gaze: Single Mothers, Cultural Identities and the Inner City, Ideas of Community Conference, September, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.

Connolly, P. (1995) Isolation, Single Mothers and the Inn City: Constructions of 'Race', Gendered Space and Identity, European Sociological Association Conference, August, University of Budapest, Hungary.

Connolly, P. (1995) 'Seen but Never Heard': Rethinking Approaches to Researching Racialised Identities and Young Children, Children and Social Competence: An Interdisciplinary Conference, July, University of Surrey, UK.

Connolly, P. (1995) 'Race' and Policing in the Inner City: An Ethnographic Study, Political Studies Association Annual Conference, April, University of York, UK.

Connolly, P. (1995) Young White Single Mothers in the Inner City: Constructions of 'Race', Place and Identity, British Sociological Association Annual Conference, 10-13 April, University of Leicester, UK.

Connolly, P. (1994) Theorising Racism in Educational Settings: Re-introducing the Work of Pierre Bourdieu, British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, September, St Anne's College, Oxford, UK.

Connolly, P. (1994) Too Young to Notice?: 'Race', Gender and Sexuality in the Lives of Infant Children. Day Conference organised by Save the Children, February, London, UK.

Connolly, P. (1994) Racism, Anti-Racism and Masculinity: Contextualising Racist Incidents in the Primary School, International Sociology of Education Conference, January, University of Sheffield, UK.

Connolly, P. (1993) Racism, Schooling and Resistance: The Construction of Masculine Identities Amongst African/Caribbean Infant Boys, Political Studies Association Graduate Conference, December, University of Manchester, UK.

Connolly, P. (1993) 'It Was Never Like That When I was a Kid!': The construction and Negotiation of Sexualities Amongst Infant Children in a Primary School, British Sociological Association Annual Conference, March, University of Central Lancashire, UK.

Connolly, P. (1993) Doing Feminist and Anti-Racist Research as a White Male: A Contradiction in Terms? British Sociological Association Annual Conference, 5-8 April, University of Essex, UK.