Welcome to my website for Phase 6 Theory and Coursework Research Project
Click on the titles at the top of this page to bring you to a different topic. On each page you will find some useful information, class notes, PDF's, Power Point presentations and videos relating to your module as well as links to external web pages. There are also a number of quizzes and mock exams to assist you in studying and preparing for your exams. Material will be added weekly to this site.
About me
I am a qualified Cabinetmaker and Craft Based Technician, I have Masters in Applied ELearning and in Higher Education. I am involved in a number of working groups across TU Dublin including Intersectionality working group for Athena Swan Ireland and Universal Design in Learning, Universal Design and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
I am a Heritage Board member with Construction Industry Federation (CIF).
I have over 31 years of teaching experience in TU Dublin (Former DIT) and have taught across all of the wood trades and on the Timber Product Technology Programme DT169 for over 11 years.
Strong advocate of Universal Design for Learning
(UDL) and Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), was involved in setting up Women
Building the Future Network. Access to Apprenticeship programme.
The Gender Identity and Gender Expression Policy which was approved by the President’s Group in November 2020.
The Athena Swan Ireland Intersectionality Working Group, which devised the ‘Race Equality Survey for Higher Education Institutes’. This was the first ever Race Equality Charter survey sent to the Irish HEI’s. Implementation plan 6th Sept 23
Material is available in both PowerPoint to allow you to change to a more suitable font and in PDF whereby you can use a screen reader.
On the Research Project Page you will find information and tips that might make your studying at TU Dublin a bit easier. I hope that you enjoy your time at TU Dublin.
Please feel free to contact me at any time via email: Jennifer.byrne@tudublin.ie
This website will be developed as you progress through this term. It will be a valuable resource keeping all your content together in one place. This website will be used in conjunction with Brightspace. Virtual classes will be delivered through Bongo. You will be required to submit assignments through Brightspace. There is additional content and Theory and Maths Quizzes available on Brightspace.
Finally, I would appreciate any feedback that you can give me, on how you found this website as a teaching platform. If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with me. Email Jennifer.byrne@tudublin.ie
Some Things that might be of Interest.
Technological University Dublin Apprentice Excellence Award
To promote apprenticeship skills and recognise quality an award scheme has been developed for apprentices in the School of Architecture, Building and Environment at TU Dublin.
The School with Chadwicks and industry sponsors have agreed to an Apprenticeship Excellence Award, to recognise excellence in apprenticeship achievement and promote the value of apprenticeship and skills to a wider audience.
The award scheme is open to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their block release in the school either Phase 4 or 6, from Painting and Decorating, Brick and Stone laying and Wood Manufacturing and Finishing. The Award will acknowledge the best apprentice in each apprentice group.
Nominations can be made by lecturers delivering classes to each group of apprentices. Nominated apprentices will be assessed on their contributions in leadership, teamwork, skills & creativity and problem-solving.
Dr. Aidan Kenny Apprenticeship Manager at The School of Architecture, Building and Environment at TU Dublin recently did a Podcast for Chadwicks under Construction.
Pat Moore and Donncha are joined by 3 guests with unique perspectives on working in the trade and construction sector in Ireland. Peter Finn, better known as ‘Pete the Builder’, who is in the middle of career, while Dr. Aidan Kenny started his career as an apprentice and now lectures at TU Dublin. Finally, Luke Brennan, who has recently completed his apprenticeship in painting at TU Dublin.
