[Grace Lynch]

Hi Shauna,

Your ideas for using technology and data handling are a great way to encourage creativity and problem solving while linking real life situations to the material.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Shauna,

I agree with you. Practical, hands-on activities makes these concepts more meaningful for the students and their overall learning experience. I particularly like the idea of using visuals and interactive activities for students that require additional needs.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Martina,

Thank you for your response!

The practical activities such as the supermarket exercise is a great way to develop real life decision making skills. I also like how the topic links up so well other curriculum areas. This will encourage the students to think about personal health, sustainability and food choices.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Stephanie,

Thank you for your response!

Involving local groups and community initiatives gives children meaningful, real-life experiences of sustainability. These hands-on opportunities help them appreciate the importance of caring for their local environment and community.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Clara,

Thank you for your response!

I like how you connect the course content to your local community in Dunmore East, making the learning authentic and relevant for pupils. I agree that ARC is a fantastic way to engage children while encouraging them to think about sustainability, marine industries, and caring for their local environment.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Bairbre,

Thank you for your response!

Your personal experience adds a unique perspective and clearly highlights the importance of aquaculture to local communities. I also agree that introducing children to these topics early helps build awareness of sustainability and the value of protecting our marine environment.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Emily,

Thank you for your response!

I like how you adapt the concept of social licence for infant pupils by focusing on kindness, respect, and caring for the environment. Using local Cork examples also makes the learning meaningful and helps children build an early appreciation for sustainable aquaculture.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hi Eithne,

Thank you for your response!

I love the idea of bringing maps and local  into your classroom. The relevance of these concepts increase tenfold to the pupils when it’s tied to real places and people that they can picture.

Grace

 

[Grace Lynch]

Hi John,

Thank you for your response!

I think the idea of using the learning material in a debate setting for the pupils is a great way to practice critical thinking, apply what they’ve learnings in a practical way and allow them to take autonomy over their own learning.

Grace

[Grace Lynch]

Hello Collette,

Thank you for your response to this module !

I like how the visit to the oyster farm is relevant to learning about the Irish aquaculture while also enlightening the pupils about innovation being employed to face modern challenges. it would be a fantastic hands-on learning experience for the students.

Grace

[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

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