Projekty w ciągu roku
Profil naukowca
Research interests
STEM Education: primary STEM, in-service and pre-service teachers' percpetions and experiences, curriculum development.
Science Education; primary science, pre-service teachers’ perceptions of teaching and learning science, pedagogical content knowledge.
Professional Development: Self-study, teacher educator professional learning and identity.
Chemistry Education: organic chemistry, learners' perceptions, difficulties, attitudes, understanding.
Wykształcenie/kwalifikacje akademickie
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Limerick
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), University of Limerick
Stanowiska zewnętrzne
TIMSS National Advisory Committee, Educational Research Centre, DCU, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
2025 → …
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Współpraca i główne obszary badawcze z ostatnich pięciu lat
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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
Projekt: Teaching & Learning
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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
Projekt: 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 → …
Projekt: 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 → …
Projekt: 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 → …
Projekt: Research
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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
Projekt: Teaching & Learning
Profile
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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 LibraryWyniki badań: Conference contribution › recenzja
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Exploring Primary Pre-Service Teachers’ and Pupils’ Experiences of Using Minecraft Education in Irish Primary Schools
Liman Kaban, D. A., Dwyer, A., McNamara, M., Corry, E. & Young, K., 21 sie 2026, W: TechTrends. 70, 5, str. 1096-1112 17 str.Wyniki badań: Article › recenzja
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Integrating STEAM and Child Voice in Climate Change Education: A Local Perspective
Corry, E., Dwyer, A., Hourigan, M. & Leavy, A., 6 mar 2026, Proceedings of the 20th Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2026).Wyniki badań: Conference contribution › recenzja
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The place of STEM in the new Primary Curriculum (2025)
Childs, P. & Dwyer, A., 2026, W: Chemistry in Action!. Spring 2026, 128, str. 11-16 6 str., ISSN 0332-2637.Wyniki badań: Article
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From Pixels to Pedagogy: Student Teachers Reimagine Learning with Game Based Learning Environment
Liman Kaban, D. A., Dwyer, A., Ryan, M., Leavy, A., McNamara, M. & Corry, E., 2025, Shaping the Future of Education in the Age of AI: Empowering Inclusion, Innovation and Ethical Growth. Trepulė, E. (red.). EDEN Digital Learning Europe, str. 144-147 3 str.Wyniki badań: Conference contribution › recenzja
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STEMifying Science: Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities
Dwyer, A., 2025, New Perspectives in Science Education. 15th red. Pixel Associazione, 7 str.Wyniki badań: Conference contribution › recenzja
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Blue gold: Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
O’Dwyer, A., 13 maj 2024, Teaching the Sustainable Development Goals to Young Citizens (10-16 Years): A Focus on Teaching Hope, Respect, Empathy and Advocacy in Schools. Taylor and Francis, str. 194-214 21 str.Wyniki badań: Chapter › recenzja
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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 lis 2023, Science, 58, str. 39-31.Wyniki badań: Book/Film/Article review
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'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
O’Dwyer, A., Hourigan, M., Leavy, A. M. & Corry, E., cze 2023, W: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 21, str. 131-157 27 str.Wyniki badań: Article › recenzja
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Taking Stock: Retracing and recalibrating our self-study learning journey
Bowles, R. & Dwyer, A., 2023, Pausing at the Threshold (1st edition). Cameron-Standeford, A., Bergh, B. & Edge, C. (red.). str. 649-661 12 str.Wyniki badań: Chapter › recenzja
Otwarty dostęp
Aktywności
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The SPARK Project: Cultivating STEM Literacies for Planetary Health and Agency
Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Ryan, M. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker) & Murphy, B. (Speaker)
11 cze 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Lesson Study as a catalyst to promote STEM Teacher Educators’ Professional Learning and Innovative Practice
Ryan, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker)
11 cze 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Beyond the Silo: A Collaborative Inquiry into Mathematics Teacher Educators’ Practice in Integrated STEM Education
Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker)
5 cze 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Strengthening Teacher Educator Practice: A Collaborative Inquiry into the Affordances of Lesson Study
Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
5 cze 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Lesson Study as a Means of Advancing STEM Teacher Educators’ Professional Learning for the Future
Ryan, M. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker)
30 maj 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Navigating and Learning in a new Landscape: STEM teacher educators’ collaborative professional learning
O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker) & Hourigan, M. (Speaker)
30 maj 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Digital Game-Based Learning in Irish Teacher Education: Opportunities for STEM Curriculum Integration
Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), McNamara, M. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
29 maj 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Digital Game-Based Learning in Irish Teacher Education: Opportunities for STEM Curriculum Integration
Corry, E. (Speaker), Liman-Kaban, A. (Speaker), McNamara, M. (Speaker), Young, K. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Ryan, M. (Speaker)
28 maj 2026 → 30 maj 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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Integrated STEAM and pupil informed Climate Action: Insights from the Erasmus+ PROTECT project
Corry, E. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & Leavy, A. (Speaker)
28 maj 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
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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. (Speaker), O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker) & Hourigan, M. (Speaker)
28 maj 2026Aktywność: Conference Presentations
Nagrody
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Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology Scholarship
O'Dwyer, A. (Recipient), 1 sie 2009
Nagroda: Scholarship / Studentship
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Prasa/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 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: 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 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: Press Release
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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., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M., Fitzpatrick, M. & McGann, R.
30/06/22
1 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: 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., Dwyer, A., Hamilton, M., Fitzpatrick, M. & McGann, R.
9/11/21
1 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: Press/Media
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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 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: Press Release
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€360,000 Awarded to MIC & Clare Education Centre to Enhance STEAM Learning in Schools throughout Ireland and Europe
Leavy, A., Hourigan, M., O'Dwyer, A. & Corry, E.
16/10/19
1 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: Press/Media › Press Release
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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 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: Press Release
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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 pozycja z Relacja w mediach
Prasa/media: Press Release