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Research output per year
Personal profile
Teaching
PGCE: Religious Education; Education and Professional Studies
Research Interests
My research interests fall within two broad areas: the role of religion in education and the possibilities for sharing education in divided societies.
Within the first area I have particular interests in the teaching of religious education as a curriculum subject as well as the role religion plays in the organisation of schooling more generally. I have undertaken projects that explore the teaching of religions and beliefs in Ireland, both North and South, and am a joint winner of the John Coolahan Award for research that investigated the experiences of non-religious teachers in religious schools. My research has also highlighted ways in which the teaching of religious education in schools can be influenced by policy, human rights frameworks, school ethos and teacher beliefs.
Secondly, I am interested in understanding how education can be shared in divided societies. I have investigated teachers' attitudes to sharing education in Northern Ireland and continue to work with colleagues in the Centre for Shared Education at Queen's to investigate the value of sharing in education, including its potential for building peace and social cohesion.
Other
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Insights into the career development of non-religious teachers in post-primary religious schools on the island of Ireland
Nelson, J. & Stapleton, C., 26 Jul 2024, (Early online date) In: Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From crisis to possibility: collaboration in initial teacher education
Barr, D., Eaton, P., Hagan, M. & Nelson, J., 06 Mar 2023, Proceedings of the 17th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, INTED2023. IATED, p. 5361-5369 (INTED Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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The role of teachers’ religious beliefs in their classroom practice – a personal or public concern?
Nelson, J. & Yang, Y., 2023, In: Journal of Beliefs and Values. 44, 3, p. 316-333 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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World Religions in Religious Education in Northern Ireland: A Policy Implementation Analysis using Strategic Action Field Theory
Nelson, J. & Yang, Y., 01 Jan 2022, In: Religion and Education. 49, 1, p. 61-81Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Non-religious Teachers in Schools with a Religious Ethos in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland: Experiences of Recruitment and Promotion Processes
Nelson, J. & Stapleton, C., Sept 2021, Queen's University Belfast / Mary Immaculate College Limerick. 63 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Activities
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Journal of Beliefs and Values (Journal)
Nelson, J. (Peer reviewer)
Dec 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology (External organisation)
Nelson, J. (Advisor)
Nov 2024 → Oct 2028Activity: Membership types › Membership of network
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Professional Learning in Religious Education
Nelson, J. (Organiser)
Aug 2024 → Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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British Journal of Religious Education (Journal)
Nelson, J. (Peer reviewer)
Jul 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Peace-building and Education in Northern Ireland
Nelson, J. (Invited speaker)
May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Thesis
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Common education and separate schools: study of sharing education in Northern Ireland using a grounded theory methodology
Nelson, J. H. (Author), Gallagher, T. (Supervisor) & Purdy, N. (Supervisor), Jul 2013Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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