Projetos por ano
Perfil pessoal
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.
Educação/Habilitações académicas
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Limerick
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), University of Limerick
Posições externas
TIMSS National Advisory Committee, Educational Research Centre, DCU, St. Patrick's College, Dublin
2025 → …
Impressão digital
- 1 Perfis semelhantes
Colaborações e principais áreas de investigação dos últimos cinco anos
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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
Projeto: 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
Projeto: 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 → …
Projeto: 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 → …
Projeto: 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 → …
Projeto: 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
Projeto: Teaching & Learning
Perfis
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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 LibraryResultado de pesquisa: Conference contribution › revisão de pares
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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 ago. 2026, Em: TechTrends. 70, 5, p. 1096-1112 17 p.Resultado de pesquisa: Article › revisão de pares
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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).Resultado de pesquisa: Conference contribution › revisão de pares
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The place of STEM in the new Primary Curriculum (2025)
Childs, P. & Dwyer, A., 2026, Em: Chemistry in Action!. Spring 2026, 128, p. 11-16 6 p., ISSN 0332-2637.Resultado de pesquisa: 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. (ed.). EDEN Digital Learning Europe, p. 144-147 3 p.Resultado de pesquisa: Conference contribution › revisão de pares
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STEMifying Science: Exploring the Challenges & Opportunities
Dwyer, A., 2025, New Perspectives in Science Education. 15th ed. Pixel Associazione, 7 p.Resultado de pesquisa: Conference contribution › revisão de pares
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Blue gold: Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)
O’Dwyer, A., 13 mai. 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, p. 194-214 21 p.Resultado de pesquisa: Chapter › revisão de pares
2 Citações (Scopus) -
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.Resultado de pesquisa: 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., jun. 2023, Em: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 21, p. 131-157 27 p.Resultado de pesquisa: Article › revisão de pares
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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. (eds.). p. 649-661 12 p.Resultado de pesquisa: Chapter › revisão de pares
Acesso aberto
Atividades
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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 jun. 2026Atividade: 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 jun. 2026Atividade: 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 jun. 2026Atividade: 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 jun. 2026Atividade: 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 mai. 2026Atividade: 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 mai. 2026Atividade: 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 mai. 2026Atividade: 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 mai. 2026Atividade: 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 mai. 2026 → 30 mai. 2026Atividade: 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 mai. 2026Atividade: Conference Presentations
Prémios
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Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology Scholarship
O'Dwyer, A. (Recipient), 1 ago. 2009
Prémio: Scholarship / Studentship
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Imprensa/meios de comunicação
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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 de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: 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 item de Cobertura de meios de comunicação
Imprensa/meios de comunicação: Press Release