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This is an interesting reflection Colette. I agree that it is great to see how the ARC lessons can bring aquaculture life to students further away from the coast. Any resource that is hands-on, interactive and visually engaging is always a hit in the classroom. I think these will help spark curiosity and awareness among the pupils. I would also have thought the opposite about the salmon fact. It just goes to show how important aquaculture has become globally.
As was covered in this module, Ireland’s unique landscape of bays, inlets, estuaries, islands and fjords provides all the features essential for aquaculture. Ireland’s west coast landscape features mean it is more suited to aquaculture than agriculture. Aquaculture operations, including salmon, mussel, oyster, and seaweed farms are active across at least 14 coastal counties in Ireland. The most common aquaculture species in Ireland seem to be salmon, mussels, and oysters while the cultivation of seaweed is an emerging industry in Ireland. I have found out that aquaculture supports nearly 2000 direct jobs in Ireland. This obviously has a knock on effect for all local industries, by keeping people living in an area it has a positive impact on other business and service industries and also for the community as a whole keeping schools, GAA teams etc going. Aquaculture can keep traditional coastal lifestyles alive, supporting things like fishing, boat-making, and working on the sea.
As was covered in this module, Ireland’s unique landscape of bays, inlets, estuaries, islands and fjords provides all the features essential for aquaculture. Ireland’s west coast landscape features mean it is more suited to aquaculture than agriculture. Aquaculture operations, including salmon, mussel, oyster, and seaweed farms are active across at least 14 coastal counties in Ireland (Cork, Donegal, Galway, Wexford, Kerry etc). The most common aquaculture species in Ireland seem to be salmon, mussels, and oysters while the cultivation of seaweed is an emerging industry in Ireland. I have found out that aquaculture supports nearly 2000 direct jobs in Ireland. This obviously has a knock on effect for all local industries, by keeping people living in an area it has a positive impact on other business and service industries and also for the community as a whole keeping schools, GAA teams etc going. Aquaculture can keep traditional coastal lifestyles alive, supporting things like fishing, boat-making, and working on the sea.
As was covered in this module, Ireland’s unique landscape of bays, inlets, estuaries, islands and fjords provides all the features essential for aquaculture. Ireland’s west coast landscape features mean it is more suited to aquaculture than agriculture. Aquaculture operations, including salmon, mussel, oyster, and seaweed farms are active across at least 14 coastal counties in Ireland (Cork, Donegal, Galway, Wexford, Kerry etc). The most common aquaculture species in Ireland seem to be salmon, mussels, and oysters while the cultivation of seaweed is an emerging industry in Ireland. I have found out that aquaculture supports nearly 2000 direct jobs in Ireland. This obviously has a knock on effect for all local industries, by keeping people living in an area it has a positive impact on other business and service industries and also for the community as a whole keeping schools, GAA teams etc going. Aquaculture can keep traditional coastal lifestyles alive, supporting things like fishing, boat-making, and working on the sea.
I think you’ve highlighted an important perspective here Eimear. Exploring aquaculture in the classroom emphasises the important connection between natural resources, local economies, and community well-being. It also increases pupils understanding of sustainability with the environment. It helps them understand why looking after natural resources matters, not just for the planet but for jobs, food, and the places we live.
Learning about Aquaculture and Social License can have a meaningful and lasting impact on primary school students in many different ways. Firstly, aquaculture helps students understand where food like fish and seafood comes from. As a previous participant of the course mentioned, for an island nation we know surprising little about sea fishing and where the food comes from. It introduces the idea of sustainable food systems and the importance of keeping oceans and waterways healthy. This ties in nicely with the SESE curriculum when covering the Environmental Awareness and Care aspect and allows students to explore how human actions affect the environment.
Social licence introduces classes to the ideas of fairness, respect and community input. It gives a chance for children to explore industries like fish farming, the lives of the people who involved in this industry and how it affects the planet. All of this helps to build a sense of accountability and social responsibility for students.I agree, I think it’s important to introduce young learners to important real-world topics in a meaningful and engaging way. Teaching aquaculture and social license through stories, art, and discussion not only makes learning fun but also helps build empathy, responsibility, and critical thinking. Children today have much more awareness and understanding of their role in caring for the planet than we did at their age.