Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
My research interests include educational transitions, the characteristics of primary teachers; the impact of teacher education models, Lesson Study, problem posing and STE(A)M 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
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Limerick
Master of Science (M.Sc), University of Limerick
Physical Ed & Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), University of Limerick
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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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Nurturing problem solving and problem posing practices
Leavy, A. (CoPI) & Hourigan, M. (CoPI)
7/11/11 → …
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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Advancing statistics education in schools and initial teacher education
Leavy, A. (CoPI), Hourigan, M. (CoPI) & Fitzpatrick, M. (CoI)
24/09/01 → …
Project: Teaching & Learning
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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
Project: Teaching & Learning
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Primary Mathematics Education: National Centre of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL) Mallow Project
Hourigan, M. (Other), Leavy, A. (Other) & O'Shea, J. (Other)
11/01/10 → 16/12/16
Project: Teaching & Learning
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Profiles
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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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Teachers’ Professional Journeys during the first decade longitudinal study: Reviews of literature. Report No.1.
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Calderón, A., Fitzgerald, J., Hourigan, M., Ní Chróinín, D., Fitzpatrick, M. & Zubareca, A., 2025Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Attending to task variables when engaging in group problem posing for elementary level mathematics
Leavy, A. & Hourigan, M., 1 Mar 2024, In: Journal of Mathematical Behavior. 73, 101128.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Charting the Professional Development Journey of Irish Primary Teachers as They Engage in Lesson Study
Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., 12 Jun 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 12, 23 p., 4997.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Charting the Professional Development Journey of Irish Primary Teachers as They Engage in Lesson Study
Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A. M., Jun 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 12, 4997.Research 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. M., Hourigan, M. & Fitzpatrick, M., 2024, In: Statistics Education Research Journal. 23, 2, p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Implementation of Lesson Study in the context of STEM education in a rural setting in Ireland: challenges and opportunities
Flanagan, B., Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., 19 Mar 2024, In: International Journal for Lesson and Learning Studies. 13, 2, p. 57-70 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Pre-service primary teachers’ mathematics teaching efficacy on entry to initial teacher education
Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., 2024, In: European Journal of Mathematics and Science Education. 3, 1, p. 17 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Primary teachers’ learning experiences of integrated STEM education
Flanagan, B., Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., 11 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Early Childhood Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
The complexities of assuming the ‘teacher of teachers’ role during lesson study
Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A. M., 2024, In: Professional Development in Education. 50, 4, p. 655-668Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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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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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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“Thank you! Hope this helped”: The voices of children about their experiences of primary mathematics
Leavy, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Treacy, M. (Speaker) & Harmon, M. (Speaker)
4 Apr 2024 → 6 Apr 2024Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Paper Presentation
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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
Prizes
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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
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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
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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.
14/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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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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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
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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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MIC renews partnership with RTE's Home School Hub for second series
Hourigan, M., Leavy, A. & Ring, E.
4/02/20 → 15/02/22
2 items 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