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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, known collectively as STEM, play an important role in today's world. Developing STEM-related literacies, promoting creative and critical thinking and advancing problem solving skills are now important components of school curricula. The Department of STEM Education is committed to providing equitable access to STEM experiences and literacy for all learners.
We build and cultivate knowledge, attitudes and skills in STEM disciplines through socially responsive and innovative research, experiential and inquiry-based teaching and learning, the development of partnerships with schools and industry and through the preparation of teachers who are STEM literate.
We prepare teachers to draw on technology-enhanced learning to support the development of pedagogies in all curriculum subjects, to utilise a range of innovative teaching and learning modalities and to become future leaders in STEM education in their schools.
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Profiles
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MIXAP-EU: MIXed reality authoring APplications for and by teachers in EUrope
Liman-Kaban, A. (PI) & Ersoy, Z. (Research Assistant)
2/09/24 → 29/10/27
Project: Research
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From AI Anxiety to Empowerment: Redefining Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI
Liman-Kaban, A. (PI) & AKDENIZ HOCAOGLU, G. (Other)
2/10/23 → 5/01/26
Project: 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 → …
Project: 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 → …
Project: Teaching & Learning
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Science & Maths Week (Community Engagement)
Hourigan, M. (Other), Leavy, A. (Other), Carroll, C. (Other), Fitzpatrick, M. (Other), Walsh, M. (Other), Ryan, M. (Other) & Cleary, C. (Other)
8/10/12 → …
Project: Teaching & Learning
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Comparative Analysis of Human Graders and AI in Assessing Secondary School EFL Journal Writing
Kemal, S. & Kaban, A. L., 1 Jan 2025, In: Asian Journal of Distance Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Escaping Traditional Learning: The Role of Educational Digital Escape Games on Achievement and Motivation in Primary Math Education
Liman-Kaban, A., 2 Feb 2025, In: Journal of Educational Technology and Online Learning. 8, 1, p. 136-151Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the plight of the honeybee: Using data sensors and CODAP to support emerging bilingual learners in reasoning about big statistical ideas
LEAVY, A., HOURIGAN, M. & FITZPATRICK, M., 14 Jan 2025, In: Statistics Education Research Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Talk the Flip: Empowering Adult Learners through Inquiry-Driven Speaking Classes
Sarbasova, L. & Liman-Kaban, A., 30 May 2025, In: Journal of Educational Studies (J-EDUCAT) . p. 348-368 20 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Mining the Potential of Digital Game-Based Learning: A Focused Investigation into the Use of Minecraft Education to Support and Enhance Teaching and Learning within the Irish Primary Classroom.
McNamara, M. (Speaker) & Corry, E. (Speaker)
23 May 2025Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Presentations
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What Does GenAI Promise—and Conceal—in Education? A Debate on Grey Areas
Liman-Kaban, A. (Keynote speaker)
23 May 2025Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Invited talk
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Issues facing primary mathematics education in Ireland
Leavy, A. (Speaker) & Hourigan, M. (Speaker)
18 Mar 2025Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Invited talk
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Dive In! Exploring Ocean Conservation Through the Use of Immersive Technologies
McNamara, M. (Speaker)
1 Mar 2025Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Oral presentation
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Using Lesson Study to unpack the potential of the new Primary Mathematics Curriculum: Algebra
Hourigan, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant) & Leavy, A. (Participant)
27 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Other
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Teachers' Research Exchange (T-REX) Module Innovation Module Innovation Framework Award
Hourigan, M. (Recipient) & Leavy, A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize
Press/Media
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Minister for Education Norma Foley and the Teaching Council announce landmark research study on teaching in Ireland
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Hourigan, M., Ní Chróinín, D. & Fitzgerald, J.
2/04/24 → 2/08/24
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Data from Mary Immaculate College Broaden Understanding of Engineering (Primary teachers' learning experiences of integrated STEM education)
2/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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MIC Plays Major Role in Pioneering €2.8 million Study Charting Teachers’ Professional Journeys
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Hourigan, M., Fitzgerald, J. & Ní Chróinín, D.
3/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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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 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Consultation reports published on the Draft Primary Mathematics Curriculum: MIC
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Fitzpatrick, M., Harmon, M. & Treacy, M.
1/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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