STEM Education (Theses)

'To be or not to bee?' Lesson study in early years education: what are the characteristics of an effective STEAM lesson?

Quane, Emer (2025-03-21)

This study investigates the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in early years education using the innovative approach of lesson study. The aim of this research is to explore the ...
From STEm to steM: developing the landscape of teacher learning for STEM education

Fitzpatrick, Michelle (2025-03-13)

The new Irish Primary Curriculum Framework introduces STEM as one of five broad curriculum areas, and publication of a STEM specification is imminent. Traditionally, STEM content has been taught as discrete disciplines ...
Teachers’ understandings of lesson study as a professional development tool in a primary multi-grade school

Flanagan, Bridget (2022-03-30)

With increasing focus on primary curricular reform in Ireland, growing understanding of the importance of education in the early years has led professional development organisations to consider the effectiveness of STEM ...