Dr. Fiona O Hanlon

Biography

Fiona O'Hanlon is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, where she serves as the Director of Ethics in the Moray House School of Education and Sport. Her research primarily focuses on languages education across primary and secondary school stages, encompassing Gaelic-medium education and the teaching of modern languages within English-medium educational contexts. O'Hanlon's work examines various aspects such as pupil and teacher experiences in language learning, the initial and continuing education of language teachers, public attitudes towards language learning, and the role of language education in maintaining lesser-used languages, such as Gaelic in Scotland and Welsh in Wales. She is a Board Member of SCILT, Scotland's National Centre for Languages, and has held various leadership roles in promoting Gaelic education through participation in the development of national statutory guidance. O'Hanlon's academic qualifications include a PhD in Education and multiple degrees from the University of Edinburgh. She engages in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, contributing to the academic training of future educators within the field of languages education.

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