DrLaura McMahon

Dr McMahon has experience in clinical and academic physiotherapy teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at UCD. With over ten years’ experience as a clinical tutor/special lecturer, she draws on this to support students’ learning in the classroom. Her teaching philosophy is student-centred and evidence-informed, using approaches such as problem-based learning, case-based learning, simulation, active learning, and technology-enhanced teaching. She is aware of the challenges students face in clinical settings, and works to integrate real-world clinical experiences into classroom learning. Supported by her Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning and UDL badge, Dr McMahon fosters inclusive, reflective, and collaborative learning environments that prepare students for contemporary physiotherapy practice.

Dr McMahon is module coordinator for Neurology 1 on the BSc physiotherapy programme, and for Neurology Foundations and Advanced Neurology on the Professional MSc Physiotherapy programme. She also contributes to teaching on the Advancing Physiotherapy Practice module, supporting students in developing clinical reasoning