[Grace Lynch]

Hi Jessica,

Thank you for your response to Module 5!

I enjoyed reading this. It clearly shows how your personal experiences and local community influence your approach to teaching sustainability. I like the focus on hands-on learning, as it helps children understand that small actions can make a big difference.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Orla,

Thank you for your response to this module!

You have some really great ideas about how to introduce nutrition from seafood into the classroom. I especially like the shell identification activity.

Thank you,

Grace

 

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Catriona,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I like how you have included about respect for differing dietary choices, it is important that we learn about food from a cultural aspect as well. Sustenance can be quite personal to the individual themselves. Food doesn’t just offer nutrients, it is a link to heritage, tradition and identity.

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Miriam,

Assessing the local features of an area is crucial when making the decision where to place the aquaculture site. Whether it be a deep water environment for the salmon or mussel farm or a sheltered intertidal zone for our oysters.

The role of aquaculture in sustaining smaller rural communities is vital. Many of these areas do not geographically support traditional farming along the West coast i.e., poor soil health, steep slopes etc. So it makes aquaculture and harvesting in the sea all that more important. The marine and seafood sector provide a variety of jobs either directly or indirectly which allows for younger people to stay in these areas, preventing rural decline.

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Emma,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I really like how you included that the students look for the information independently. This encourages critical thinking and hands on learning making it all the more tangible for the students when they can explore and navigate these concepts for themselves!

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Caroline,

Thank you for your response to this module!

You are correct, it is important for students to understand the delicate balance between industry and environmental care. By choosing sustainably, looking at food labels  and shopping locally they are doing their bit to practice eco-friendly habits. All of these practices contribute to them being responsible citizens as adults.

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Caroline,

Thank you for your response to this module!

You are correct, it is important for students to understand the delicate balance between industry and environmental care. By choosing sustainably, looking at food labels  and shopping locally they are doing their bit to practice eco-friendly habits. All of these practices contribute to them being responsible citizens as adults.

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Caroline,

Thank you for your response to this module!

Community led efforts are great for setting a positive example to the younger students and will hopefully mould how they behave into adulthood.

I like the idea of linking their own coastal environment to what is taught in the classroom, making it all the more relevant and tangible for the students!

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Emma,

Thanks for your response!

I like the idea of looking after a vegetable patch. Great for the environment and the students well-being! You could teach them about the seedling to flower process and tie it into Science as well 🙂

Thanks,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Caroline,

Thank you for your response to this module.

I like how you have included a heritage and cultural aspect when teaching the students about nutrition! This is equally as important when learning about the nutritional benefits. Food provides us with a sense of identity within our culture and allows us sustain tradition in an ever evolving world. You could tie this in with History and Geography when teaching.

Thanks,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Emma,

Thank you for your response to this module!

I really like the idea of the short videos. Before we discuss nutrition on the ARC we have a small segment where we show an old style story-telling video where the narrator informs the students about the Irish legend of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of knowledge. It is so simple, but really effective with the level engagement demonstrated by the students.

Perhaps in the classroom, you could use underwater footage from aquariums with brightly coloured fish for first class students. If they were a bit older I would suggest informative audio to play alongside this but I think the visuals would be enough for students that age.

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Michelle,

It is lovely to hear about how you have direct links with the aquaculture industry through your relations. I am sure you can attest to the opportunities that aquaculture brings with it and the value of this sector within Irelands economy.

I really like how you have highlighted seafood festivals. I am so looking forward to Seafest and the Dingle Food festival in the coming months as they really showcase the high quality seafood we produce here in Ireland. They give us a chance to celebrate the sea and the producers who work so tirelessly to provide us with high quality and nutritious food in a casual, fun atmosphere. All we need now is the good weather!

Thank you,

Grace

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[Grace Lynch]

Hi Triona,

Thank you for your response to this module!

You are correct in saying that aquaculture is better suited to these areas in comparison to traditional land farming. This makes it all the more important to the communities that live there who rely on it for a source of income. Whether it is directly or indirectly, the employment opportunities often times stem from aquaculture and it is a pillar in many communities along the West Coast.

There is huge potential for aquaculture farms to blossom even further around the West Coast! From seaweed farms to mussels and clams, it all stimulates income and economic growth for future generations to come.

Thank you,

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Miriam,

Thank you for your response to this Module!

Introducing these topics to the students through the medium of hands on lessons makes it all the more relevant, tangible and engaging to the students.

When presented with real-world problems, the students can see what they’ve learned come to life.  Coming up with a solution to this, allows them to take responsibility over their learning and as you have said yourself making the learning experience that bit more meaningful! I like the idea of designing their own fish farm. This could tie into geography as they would have to assess the local conditions of the area I.e., proximity to the coast, current strength and shelter provided by bays and inlets. It may even inspire one of the students to become a marine spatial planner 🙂 !

School wide efforts are particularly helpful when addressing topics when setting goals and targets as it promotes a sense of social responsibility and overall community involvement.

Thanks,

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Triona,

Thank you for your response to this module !

It is great to hear about the eco-friendly habits upheld in your local community. This is great for young people to see and will help to mould them into adults who think sustainably from the examples that were set for them as children.

You have some really fantastic ideas about how to introduce sustainability in the classroom. I especially like the idea of nature walks because it can promote a sense of connection between the students and their environment as well as promoting their own personal well-being from being out in nature. A win-win in my books.

Thank you,

Grace

 

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