[Grace Lynch]

Hi Susan,

I like how you have emphasised student agency, collaboration and reflection. All of which will promote the students to become more confident in their learning while developing further in their STEM competencies.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Ellen,

Thanks for your response!

It’s great to see so many practical initiatives.

Continuing to promote these activities in the classroom will further strengthen the pupils sustainability awareness.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for your response!

I like that you have mentioned about giving local examples from Waterford for the pupils to explain this module. This makes the learning more engaging and relevant to the students.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Kayleigh,

Thank you for your response!

It is wonderful to hear about real-life example within the pupils local community being used to communicate this material. Relevant material and concepts to the pupils day to day life makes it more engaging and enjoyable for them in the classroom.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Kayleigh,

Thank you for your response!

I like how you have so clearly outlined how much a critical role aquaculture plays to maintain costal communities around Ireland. Long-term success of this industry is heavily dependent on responsible management. When the correct balance is struck between environmental protection and economic development both our natural marine life and marine industry can grow and benefit each other simultaneously.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Kayleigh,

Thank you for your response!

It is lovely to hear about how you plan to incorporate nutrition as a concept into your classroom into bit-sized chunks rather than one elephantine sized module! I am 24 and find the topic can be so overwhelming trying to learn and apply all of the information into my day to day life. I agree that smaller discussions (perhaps around lunch time?) is a much more feasible and sustainable way to teach this subject matter.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Orla,

Thank you for your response!

 

It is wonderful to hear that this course has given you ideas to explore in your classroom!

 

You are correct in saying the material delivered through the ARC project contains many aquaculture practice example taking place here in Ireland. It is so important for us as an island to recognise this asset and utilise it to its full potential while also acting responsibly with future generations in mind.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Elaine,

Thank you for your response!

I like how you have showcased the importance of hands-on, inquiry based learning along with community involvement. This provides a clear and practical framework to developing STEM across the whole school.

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Claire,

Thank you for your response,

I particularly enjoyed reading how you would link STEM and the School Self- Evaluation process. This collaboration and reflection can strengthen teaching practices while supporting students to develop valuable skills for the future.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Noreen,

Thank you for your response!

I enjoyed reading how you would adapt the ARC resources to suit your class. We could definitely use some of these tips ourselves when we are on the road with the ARC. Particularly how you detailed how to link STEM based learning with play-learning.

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for your response !

I really like the practical examples you’ve shared that you could use your in classroom. Using recycled materials for art and the bottle return scheme are a great way to engage the students in a fun but informative activity.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Claire,

Thank you for your response!

I like how you have used local examples from Roscrea. I agree hands on activities such as nature walks, waste audits and having in local guest speakers would be a great way to consolidate their understanding of sustainability as a concept.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Noreen,

Thank you for your response!

I really like how you have connected sustainability to your local community. Your examples from West Limerick show how the pupils can practice sustainable living in day to day life. Small, relevant exercises such as litter picking and recycling support the pupils understanding of how every and anybody can contribute positively to our environment.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Noreen,

I really like how you spoke about not putting too much pressure on food choice and offering new or different types of food in a supportive way! I might suggest even showing the students a video about the salmon of knowledge. You could explain how eating foods rich in Omega 3s aid brain development, while perhaps not magically bestowing all of the knowledge in the world upon us – it definitely benefits our overall brain health to become better students allowing increased learning capability, memory, cognitive wellbeing and blood flow.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Elaine,

Thank you for your response!

Those suggestions are very proactive. Being able to see sustainability in action bridges the gap between abstract concepts and real life application, making the learning material all the more relevant to their day to day lives.

Grace

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