Technology Education Research Group
More than 60 Higher Education Institutes with delegates spanning 15 countries and five continents participated in PATT36 hosted by Athlone Institute of Technology this week. Organised by the Technology Education Research Group (TERG), PATT, as a community, endeavours to put Continue reading PATT36 Conference Drives Technology Education Agenda in Academic Research and Practice
The PATT36 conference addressed the theme of “Research and Practice in Technology Education: Perspectives on Human Capacity and Development”. Within this theme, three sub-themes formed the focus of three separate sessions, each including a keynote presentation and plenary discussion. On Continue reading PATT36 Keynote and Plenary Session: Driving Social Change
The PATT36 conference addressed the theme of “Research and Practice in Technology Education: Perspectives on Human Capacity and Development”. Within this theme, three sub-themes formed the focus of three separate sessions, each including a keynote presentation and plenary discussion. On Continue reading PATT36 Keynote and Plenary Session: Learning through Design and Make
The PATT36 conference addressed the theme of “Research and Practice in Technology Education: Perspectives on Human Capacity and Development”. Within this theme, three sub-themes formed the focus of three separate sessions, each including a keynote presentation and plenary discussion. On Continue reading PATT36 Keynote and Plenary Session: Cultivating Imagination and Innovation
TERG members Jeff Buckley, Niall Seery, Jason Power and Joe Phelan published an article in Research in Science and Technological Education titled “The importance of supporting technological knowledge in post-primary education: a cohort study”. The article is available here: https://doi.org/10.1080/02635143.2018.1463981 Abstract Background Substantial research Continue reading New Article in Research in Science and Technological Education
TERG members Jeff Buckley, Niall Seery and Donal Canty published an article in the International Journal of Technology and Design Education titled “Investigating the use of spatial reasoning strategies in geometric problem solving”. The article is available here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-018-9446-3 Abstract A Continue reading New Article in International Journal of Technology and Design Education
Date: 10th March 2018Venue: Haninge, Sweden The ResearchED conference in Haninge saw 3 presentations from 4 TERG members. This was the first ResearchED conference at which TERG was represented. What became clear throughout the day was that the mission of ResearchED resonates with the guiding principles of Continue reading ResearchED Haninge
Jeff Buckley successfully completed his 90% seminar as part of his PhD studies at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. The title of his presentation was “Investigating the role of spatial ability as a factor of human intelligence in technology Continue reading Jeff Buckley’s 90% PhD Seminar
TERG members Jeff Buckley, Niall Seery and Donal Canty published an article in Educational Psychology Review titled “A heuristic framework of spatial ability: A review and synthesis of spatial factor literature to support its translation into STEM education”. The article Continue reading New Article in Educational Psychology Review
TERG members Jeff Buckley and Niall Seery published an article in Design and Technology Education: an International Journal titled “Balancing Curriculum Intent with Expected Student Responses to Designerly Tasks”. The article is available here: https://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/DATE/article/view/2302 Abstract Design activities form an extensive part Continue reading New Article and Book Review in Design and Technology Education: an International Journal
TERG members Jeff Buckley, Adrian O’Connor, Niall Seery, Tomás Hyland and Donal Canty published an article in the International Journal of Technology and Design Education titled “Implicit theories of intelligence in STEM education: perspectives through the lens of technology education students”. The Continue reading New Article in Research in the International Journal of Technology and Design Education
TERG members Andrew Doyle, Niall Seery, Donal Canty and Jeff Buckley published an article in the International Journal of Technology and Design Education titled “Agendas, influences, and capability: Perspectives on practice in design and technology education”. The article is available Continue reading New Article in International Journal of Technology and Design Education
Date: 10th – 14th July 2017Venue: Philadelphia The 34th pupils’ attitudes towards technology saw five paper presentations from TERG members Niall Seery, Donal Canty, Jeffrey Buckley, Joe Phelan and Andrew Doyle. Niall presented on ‘Illustrating Educational Development Through Ipsative Performance in Design Based Education’ (co-authors: Donal Canty, & Jeffrey Buckley) Continue reading 34th Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference
Date: 12th June 2017 Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology Presenters: Prof Eddie Norman, Prof Ken Baynes, Dr Niall Seery, Dr Donal Canty, Jeffrey Buckley, Joe Phelan, Andrew Doyle, Ebba Berggren TERG hosted a Design Education Research Seminar at Athlone Institute of Technology. The seminar Continue reading Design Education Research Seminar
Workshop Title: Sharing the Potential of Assessment: An Introduction to Democratic Assessment Date: 18th February 2017 (9:30 to 4:30 – Lunch and refreshments included) Venue: University of Limerick Presenters: Dr Donal Canty, Prof Richard Kimbell, Dr Niall Seery The DALTA project at UL strives Continue reading DALTA Workshop 3
Workshop Title: Sharing the Potential of Assessment: Exercising Teacher Professional Judgement Date: 26th November 2016 (10:00 to 3:30 – Lunch and refreshments included) Venue: Athlone Institute of Technology Presenters: Dr Donal Canty, Dr Niall Seery The DALTA project at UL strives to utilise technological developments Continue reading DALTA Workshop 2
TERG members Adrian O’Connor, Niall Seery, and Donal Canty published an article in the International Journal of Technology and Design Education titled “The experiential domain: developing a model for enhancing practice in D&T education”. The article is available here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-016-9378-8 Abstract Creativity and innovation Continue reading New Article in the International Journal of Technology and Design Education
Workshop Title: Sharing the Potential of Assessment: An Introduction to Democratic Assessment Date: 2nd June 2016 (9:30 to 4:30 – Lunch and refreshments included) Venue: University of Limerick Presenters: Prof Richard Kimbell, Dr Eva Hartel, Dr Donal Canty, Dr Niall Seery and Dr Adrian Continue reading DALTA Workshop 1