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Research interests
Stem education, mathematics education, student' attitudes towards mathematics, mathematical experiences of students, lesson study, teacher knowledge, coding in primary education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Education, Master of Arts (MA), Mary Immaculate College
Physical Education and Mathematics , Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), University of Limerick
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Active
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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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Theory building classroom-based research in mathematics teacher education through Lesson Study
Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI), Fitzpatrick, M. (CoI), Carroll, C. (CoI) & O'Ceallaigh, T. (CoI)
8/01/07 → …
Project: 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 → …
Project: Research
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Review of Literature to Identify a Set of Effective Interventions for Addressing STEM and the Arts in Early Years, Primary and Post Primary Education Settings
Leavy, A., Carroll, C., Corry, E., Fitzpatrick, M., Hamilton, M., Hourigan, M., LaCumbre, G., McGann, R. & Dwyer, A., 30 Jun 2022Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Sport Education and STEM
Kitching, N., Dillon, M., Dwyer, A. & Carroll, C., 24 Mar 2022, In: Physical Education Matters. 17, p. 32-34 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A case study exploring primary teachers’ experiences of a STEM education school-university partnership
Hamilton, M., O’ Dwyer, A., Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., Carroll, C. & Corry, E., 14 May 2021, In: Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice. 27, 1-4, p. 17-31 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
11 Citations (Scopus) -
How Slow Is Your Parachute?
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O’dwyer, A., Carroll, C., Corry, E. & Hamilton, M., 1 Sep 2021, Science and Children, 58, 6, p. 38-45.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Coding in the primary school
Carroll, C., 2017, p. 40. 1 p.Research output: Published contribution to conference › Abstract
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Exploring the Impact of Reform Mathematics on Entry-Level Pre-service Primary Teachers Attitudes Towards Mathematics
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M. & Carroll, C., 1 Mar 2017, In: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 15, 3, p. 509-526 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Citations (Scopus) -
The effect of reform curricula on pre-service teachers' attitude towards mathematics on entry to initial teacher education
Carroll, C., Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., 2016, p. 31. 1 p.Research output: Published contribution to conference › Abstract
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‘Come in with an open mind’: changing attitudes towards mathematics in primary teacher education
Hourigan, M., Leavy, A. M. & Carroll, C., 2 Jul 2016, In: Educational Research. 58, 3, p. 319-346 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus) -
Lesson study in mathematics: Authentic assessment of inquiry learning
Carroll, C., Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., Jun 2014, p. 123-128.Research output: Published contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Using Lesson Study to Help Pre-Service Teachers Bridge the Theory-Practice Gap
Carroll, C. & Leavy, A., 2013, p. 89-100. 12 p.Research output: Published contribution to conference › Paper
Activities
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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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Creative technology and innovation in STEAM: Steam and e-textiles
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Furlong, T. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), O'Dwyer, A. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Liman-Kaban, A. (Participant), Young, K. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Liston, M. (Participant) & Walsh, E. (Participant)
17 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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DIGging STEM! Design-, Inquiry- and Games-Based approaches to STEM Education Pilot Study
Leavy, A. (Participant), McNamara, M. (Participant), Liman-Kaban, A. (Participant), Walsh, E. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Young, K. (Participant), O'Dwyer, A. (Participant), Liston, M. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant) & O'Shea, J. (Participant)
6 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Other
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Bigger, Better Brainteaser Bandits
Carroll, C. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), Fitzpatrick, M. (Organiser), Cleary, C. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser) & Ryan, M. (Organiser)
15 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Make Create Innovate workshop
McNamara, M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Participant), Morrin, A. M. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Participant)
13 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Microsoft Dream Space visit and workshop
Leavy, A. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser), Morrin, A. M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Corry, E. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant), Barry, B. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Participant)
29 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Revealing the features of effective STEAM practice: Using systematic review to demystify the acronym
Leavy, A. (Speaker), Hamilton, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Corry, E. (Speaker) & McGann, R. (Speaker)
4 Apr 2024 → 6 Apr 2024Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Paper Presentation
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Symposium: Survivors of Systematic Reviews: Applications in Irish Curriculum and Educational Policy, Education Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference: Education for more just societies: the roles of imagination, innovation and collaboration
Lehane, P. (Speaker), Burke, P. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Hamilton, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Corry, E. (Speaker), McGann, R. (Speaker), Nohilly, M. (Speaker) & Tynan, F. (Speaker)
4 Apr 2024 → 6 Apr 2024Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Invited talk
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Insects and Minibeasts 2: Making connections between art, science and technology
McNamara, M. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser), Morrin, A. M. (Member of programme committee), Leavy, A. (Member of programme committee), Hourigan, M. (Member of programme committee), Carroll, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee)
9 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Insects and Minibeasts: Making connections between science and art
Morrin, A. M. (Organiser), Leavy, A. (Organiser), Hourigan, M. (Organiser), McNamara, M. (Organiser), Corry, E. (Organiser), MC ENTEE, L. (Participant), Ryan, M. (Participant), Cleary, C. (Participant), Fitzpatrick, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant) & O'Dwyer, A. (Member of programme committee)
12 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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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., McGann, R., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M. & Fitzpatrick, M.
30/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
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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 item of Media coverage
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., McGann, R., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M. & Fitzpatrick, M.
9/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
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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 item of Media coverage
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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 item of Media coverage
Press/Media