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Organisatieprofiel
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.
Vingerafdruk
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Samenwerkingen en hoofdonderzoeksgebieden uit de afgelopen vijf jaar
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Profielen
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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
Project: Teaching & Learning
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Dive In! Raising Awareness of Ocean Conservation through the Use of Immersive Technologies within an Integrated STEM Approach
McNamara, M. (PI), Young, K. (CoPI), Liman-Kaban, A. (CoPI) & Corry, E. (CoPI)
1/12/25 → 1/07/30
Project: Research
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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
Project: Research
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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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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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Co-designing A Mixed Reality Authoring Tool for Teachers: Insights from Workshops in Denmark, France, and Turkey
Khalid, M. S., Parveen, M., Debnath, U., Marfisi-Schottman, I., Seddini, M. O., Liman-Kaban, A. & Ersoy Aydin, Z., 2026, Learning and Collaboration Technologies - 13th International Conference, LCT 2026, Held as Part of the 28th HCI International Conference, HCII 2026, Proceedings. Smith, B. K. & Borge, M. (reds.). Springer, blz. 357-375 19 blz. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16731 LNCS).Onderzoeksoutput: Conference contribution › peer review
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Creating interactive learning with Mixed Reality in Primary Education
Liman Kaban, D. A., Kiran, T. A. & Jedi, L., 2026, STEM Education Conference.Onderzoeksoutput: Conference contribution › peer review
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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 LibraryOnderzoeksoutput: Conference contribution › peer review
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Designing Data Science Learning in Initial Teacher Education: The EDUCATE Conceptual Framework
Leavy, A., Kazak, S., Podworny, S. & Frischemeier, D., feb 2026, In: Education Sciences. 16, 2, 307.Onderzoeksoutput: Review article › peer review
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Evaluating the impact of a digital competency-based placement model on STEM pre-service teachers’ digital competence and teaching experiences
Young, K., Küçük, Z. D., Delahunty, T., Dempsey, M. & Maglaperidze, N., jun 2026, In: Teaching and Teacher Education.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
Activiteiten
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The Pedagogy Behind the Game: Why Design Matters in GameBased STEM
Carroll, C. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Murphy, B. (Speaker)
17 aug 2026Activiteit: Conference Presentations
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Panel: Play, Build, Learn: VR + AI + Digital Games for STEAM- with Industry at the Table
McNamara, M. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Corry, E. (Speaker) & Carroll, C. (Speaker)
16 aug 2026 → 20 aug 2026Activiteit: Conference Presentations
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Seeking, exploring and designing shapes: Unpacking synergies between mathematics and visual arts
Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Morrin, A.-M. (Speaker)
21 jul 2026Activiteit: Conference Presentations
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Responsive Programme Design: Refining Lesson Study in Initial Teacher Education
Carroll, C. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Leavy, A. (Speaker)
1 jul 2026Activiteit: Conference Presentations
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‘Unique selling point’ of Lesson Study in Initial Teacher Education: Unpacking pre-service teachers’ longer-term perceptions
Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Leavy, A. (Speaker)
30 jun 2026Activiteit: Conference Presentations
Prijzen
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Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology Scholarship
O'Dwyer, A. (Recipient), 1 aug 2009
Prijs: Scholarship / Studentship
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Knipsels
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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 van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: 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 van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: 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 van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: 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 van Media-aandacht
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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 van Media-aandacht
Pers / media: Press/Media