Projekter pr. år
Personlig profil
Research interests
STEM Education: primary STEM, in-service and pre-service teachers' percpetions and experiences, curriculum development.
Science Education; primary science, pre-service teachers’ perceptions of teaching and learning science, pedagogical content knowledge.
Professional Development: Self-study, teacher educator professional learning and identity.
Chemistry Education: organic chemistry, learners' perceptions, difficulties, attitudes, understanding.
Uddannelse (Akademiske kvalifikationer)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Limerick
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), University of Limerick
Eksterne ansættelser
TIMSS National Advisory Committee, Educational Research Centre, DCU, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
2025 → …
Fingeraftryk
- 1 Lignende profiler
Samarbejde og topforskningsområder i de sidste fem år
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SPARK: SPARK- STEM Partnerships for Action, Relevance, and Knowledge: A school-university partnership of educators to support integrated STEM learning and understanding of societal issues
Fitzpatrick, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI), Leavy, A. (CoI), Hourigan, M. (CoI), Carroll, C. (CoI), Murphy, B. (CoI) & Ryan, M. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/26
Projekter: Projekt › Teaching & Learning
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PROTECT: Erasmus+ Pupil-led Response to the Effects of Climate Change on Their Local Communities
McInerney, R. (PI), Corry, E. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Leavy, A. (CoPI) & O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/28
Projekter: Projekt › Research
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Studio LAB Encounters: Becoming STEAM Educators
Morrin, A.-M. (PI), Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Liston, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI) & Corry, E. (CoPI)
15/11/21 → …
Projekter: Projekt › Teaching & Learning
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STEM Café: Embracing Integrated STEM Education
Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Carroll, C. (CoPI), Fitzpatrick, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI), Corry, E. (CoPI), Hamilton, M. (CoPI), McNamara, M. (CoPI), Liman-Kaban, A. (CoPI), O'Shea, J. (CoPI), Young, K. (CoPI), Liston, M. (CoPI), Ryan, M. (CoPI), Cleary, C. (CoPI), McGann, R. (CoPI) & Walsh, E. (CoPI)
25/09/17 → …
Projekter: Projekt › Teaching & Learning
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Research on knowledge and affect in teacher education
Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Leavy, A. (CoPI), Fitzpatrick, M. (CoI), Carroll, C. (CoI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoI), Corry, E. (CoI), Murphy, B. (CoI), Yilmaz, N. (CoI), Bjerke, A. H. (CoI) & Hamilton, M. (CoI)
12/01/04 → …
Projekter: Projekt › Research
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STEAMing: Erasmus+ STEAM: International Guidance to best practice
McInerney, R. (PI), Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), O'Dwyer, A. (CoPI), Corry, E. (CoPI) & Browne, M. (CoPI)
9/09/19 → 27/01/23
Projekter: Projekt › Teaching & Learning
Profiler
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Designing an AI-Assisted Chatbot Evaluator for Preservice Teachers’ Science Lesson Plans
Ryan, M., Dwyer, A. & Liman Kaban, D. A., 2026, International Technology, Education and Development: INTED2026 Proceedings 20th conference. IATED Digital LibraryPublikation: Conference contribution › peer review
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Exploring Primary Pre-Service Teachers’ and Pupils’ Experiences of Using Minecraft Education in Irish Primary Schools
Liman Kaban, D. A., Dwyer, A., McNamara, M., Corry, E. & Young, K., 21 aug. 2026, I: TechTrends. 17 s.Publikation: Article › peer review
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Integrating STEAM and Child Voice in Climate Change Education: A Local Perspective
Corry, E., Dwyer, A., Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., 6 mar. 2026, Proceedings of the 20th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2026).Publikation: Conference contribution › peer review
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The place of STEM in the new Primary Curriculum (2025)
Childs, P. & Dwyer, A., 2026, I: Chemistry in Action!. Spring 2026, 128, s. 11-16 6 s., ISSN 0332-2637.Publikation: Article
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From Pixels to Pedagogy: Student Teachers Reimagine Learning with Game Based Learning Environment
Liman Kaban, D. A., Dwyer, A., Ryan, M., Leavy, A., McNamara, M. & Corry, E., 2025, Shaping the Future of Education in the Age of AI: Empowering Inclusion, Innovation and Ethical Growth. Trepulė, E. (red.). EDEN Digital Learning Europe, s. 144-147 3 s.Publikation: Conference contribution › peer review
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STEMifying Science: Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities
Dwyer, A., 2025, New Perspectives in Science Education. 15th udg. Pixel Associazione, 7 s.Publikation: Conference contribution › peer review
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Blue gold: Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
O’Dwyer, A., 13 maj 2024, Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals to Young Citizens (10-16 Years): A Focus on Teaching Hope, Respect, Empathy and Advocacy in Schools. Taylor and Francis, s. 194-214 21 s.Publikation: Chapter › peer review
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Book Review: Inclusive & Accessible Secondary Science: How to teach Science effectively to students with Additional or Special Needs by Jane Essex.
Dwyer, A. & Hamilton, M., 1 nov. 2023, Science, 58, s. 39-31.Publikation: Book/Film/Article review
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'I Have Seen STEM in Action and It's Quite Do-able!' The Impact of an Extended Professional Development Model on Teacher Efficacy in Primary STEM Education
O’Dwyer, A., Hourigan, M., Leavy, A. M. & Corry, E., jun. 2023, I: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 21, s. 131-157 27 s.Publikation: Article › peer review
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Taking Stock: Retracing and recalibrating our self-study learning journey
Bowles, R. & Dwyer, A., 2023, Pausing at the Threshold (1st edition). Cameron-Standeford, A., Bergh, B. & Edge, C. (red.). s. 649-661 12 s.Publikation: Chapter › peer review
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Aktiviteter
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Lesson Study as a catalyst to promote STEM Teacher Educators’ Professional Learning and Innovative Practice
Ryan, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker)
11 jun. 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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The SPARK Project: Cultivating STEM Literacies for Planetary Health and Agency
Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Ryan, M. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker) & Murphy, B. (Speaker)
11 jun. 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Beyond the Silo: A Collaborative Inquiry into Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Practice in Integrated STEM Education
Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker)
5 jun. 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Strengthening Teacher Educator Practice: A Collaborative Inquiry into the Affordances of Lesson Study
Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
5 jun. 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Lesson Study as a Means of Advancing STEM Teacher Educators’ Professional Learning for the Future
Ryan, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker)
30 maj 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Navigating and Learning in a new Landscape: STEM teacher educators’ collaborative professional learning
O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Hourigan, M. (Speaker)
30 maj 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Digital Game-Based Learning in Irish Teacher Education: Opportunities for STEM Curriculum Integration
Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), McNamara, M. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
29 maj 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Integrated STEAM and pupil informed Climate Action: Insights from the Erasmus+ PROTECT project
Corry, E. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker) & Hourigan, M. (Speaker)
28 maj 2026 → 30 maj 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Digital Game-Based Learning in Irish Teacher Education: Opportunities for STEM Curriculum Integration
Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), McNamara, M. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
28 maj 2026 → 30 maj 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
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Integrated STEAM and pupil informed Climate Action: Insights from the Erasmus+ PROTECT project
Corry, E. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Leavy, A. (Speaker)
28 maj 2026Aktivitet: Conference Presentations
Priser
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Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology Scholarship
O'Dwyer, A. (Recipient), 1 aug. 2009
Pris: Scholarship / Studentship
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Presse/medier
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Studies from University of Limerick Have Provided New Data on Pediatrics ('i Have Seen Stem In Action and It's Quite Do-able!' the Impact of an Extended Professional Development Model On Teacher Efficacy In Primary Stem Education)
Hourigan, M., Leavy, A., Dwyer, A. & Corry, E.
14/04/23
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press/Media
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Minister Foley welcomes MIC review of STEM Education
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O'Dwyer, A., Fitzpatrick, M., Hamilton, M., Carroll, C., Corry, E., McGann, R. & LaCumber, G.
13/07/22
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press Release
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Minister Foley welcomes new research on STEM and the Arts Education to inform future policy in this area
Hourigan, M., Leavy, A., Carroll, C., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M., Fitzpatrick, M. & McGann, R.
30/06/22
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press/Media
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MIC awarded tender to research STEAM education in schools
Morrin, A. M., Moore, G., Hourigan, M., Leavy, A., Carroll, C., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M., Fitzpatrick, M. & McGann, R.
9/11/21
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press/Media
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Department of Education award tender to MIC academics to research STEM and Arts (STEAM) education
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O'Dwyer, A., Fitzpatrick, M., Hamilton, M., Carroll, C., McGann, R., Corry, E. & LaCumber, G.
9/11/21
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press Release
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€360,000 Awarded to MIC & Clare Education Centre to Enhance STEAM Learning in Schools throughout Ireland and Europe
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O'Dwyer, A. & Corry, E.
16/10/19
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press/Media › Press Release
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MIC launches new Department of STEM Education
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Carroll, C., Walsh, M., O'Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M., Corry, E., Barry, B., McGann, R., Liston, M. & O'Shea, J.
17/11/17
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press Release
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Timely establishment of Department of STEM Education in MIC
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Carroll, C., O'Shea, J., Hamilton, M., Liston, M., O'Dwyer, A., Corry, E., Barry, B. & McGann, R.
17/11/17
1 element af Mediedækning
Presse/medie: Press Release