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Research interests
I am interested in the student experience of education at primary, secondary and third level, with a particular interest in issues of equality in education, STEM education and pedagogy. My research extends to self-study of my own practice, professional development in education and connections between research and praxis.
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
Master of Education (M.Ed), Mary Immaculate College
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mary Immaculate College
Education, Postgraduate Diploma, Trinity College Dublin
QTS, Bachelor, University of Surrey
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Projects
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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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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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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, p. 39-31.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Book/Film/Article review
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IFUT Report - Precarious Employment in Higher Education 2023
Fitzsimons, C., Palmer, B., Hughes, B., Carswell, D., O'Shea, J., Mitchell, E., Canny, A., Flynn, D. & Hamilton, M., 2023, Irish Federation of University Teachers. 88 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Chapter 17 : Rethinking learning spaces when school is out.
Hamilton, M. & Dwyer, A., 1 Oct 2022, Perspectives on Childhood How can science possibly be taught at home?. p. 354 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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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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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) -
An Autoethnographic Self-Study Navigating the Transition to Becoming a STEM Teacher Educator
Hamilton, M., Jan 2021, In: The Qualitative Report.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
3 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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Listening, re-acting and acting: Stories from plants and animals to elicit empathy and dialogue about climate change, in the classroom and beyond
Hamilton, M., 1 Jan 2021, Teaching Climate Change in Primary Schools: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Taylor and Francis, p. 99-109 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Evidence-based portfolios: a cross-sectoral approach to professional development among teachers
Hamilton, M., 1 Jan 2020, In: Professional Development in Education. 46, 1, p. 160-174Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
12 Citations (Scopus) -
Learning with and from Others: Self-Study of Teacher Education within a Landscape of Practice
O’ Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M. & Bowles, R., 1 Sep 2020, In: Studying Teacher Education. 16, 3, p. 364-384 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
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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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Review of literature to identify a set of effective interventions for addressing STEAM in early years, primary and post-primary settings
Leavy, A. (Speaker), Hamilton, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker)
29 Nov 2021Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Oral presentation
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Organisation and Presentation of 'Jump into STEM: Integration of PE, Mathematics and Science' (online webinar)
Bowles, R. (Other), Carroll, C. (Other), Hourigan, M. (Other), Fitzpatrick, M. (Other), Hamilton, M. (Other), Harrison, L. (Other), Kitching, N. (Other), Leavy, A. (Other) & Ní Chróinín, D. (Other)
9 Nov 2020Activity: Other
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Organisation and presentation of 'Jump into STEM' (a series of face to face workshops focusing on integrating PE, Science and Mathematics)
Bowles, R. (Other), Carroll, C. (Other), Hamilton, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Other), Kitching, N. (Other) & O'Dwyer, A. (Other)
29 Nov 2019Activity: Other
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Integrated STEM Co-creation Project
Leavy, A. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), O'Dwyer, A. (Participant), Hamilton, M. (Participant) & Corry, E. (Participant)
30 Sep 2019 → 14 Dec 2019Activity: Other
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Integrated STEM Co-creation Project
Hourigan, M. (Participant), Leavy, A. (Participant), Carroll, C. (Participant), Hamilton, M. (Participant), O'Dwyer, A. (Participant) & Corry, E. (Participant)
1 Oct 2018 → 14 Dec 2018Activity: Other
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
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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
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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