Lecturer in Social, Environmental and Scientific Education @ Dublin City University with a passion for science, the outdoors, creativity and sustainability.
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5 reasons why outdoor learning is a good idea for primary schools rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/1012/… via @rte – at Dublin City, Ireland
All set for some outdoor learning with a group of EdD students this evening as we grapple with wild pedagogies as a response to the ecological urgency that increasingly defines our times...hopefully Storm Darragh will not add to the discussion! @DCU_IoE @DCU_IoE_PGSR
Great to have contributed to this feature on Newstalk today. Challenging and thrilling play should be part of the school day! – at Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland
‘Children don’t have freedom anymore’ - Should schools encourage ‘risky’ play?
Dr Orla Kelly @OrlaKelly5, Associate Professor @DCU_SEIGS, said that keeping children from experiencing danger makes them less resilient in the future.
Read more on @NewstalkFM: launch.dcu.ie/4eXfDBT
ALT Dr Orla Kelly
A Christmas cookie mystery to be solved by the North Pole Bureau of Investigation this morning with BEd2 science students @DCU_IoE @DCU_SEIGS Can they discover which mystery sample is the one Mrs Claus needs for her cookies 🍪? – at Dublin City, Ireland
Super science and engineering in action this morning with 3rd and 4th class children from @ndnsp_info with BEd2 science specialist students from @DCU_IoE @DCU_SEIGS @ScienceWeek – at Dublin City, Ireland
Some great ideas here to to engage and get children participating in science in your primary classrooms during #scienceweek2024 and beyond @Esero_ie @CuriousMindSTEM
sfi.ie/engagement/science-we…
Orla Kelly retweeted
Realise this might not attract much attention in this news cycle but if anyone @DublinAirport could help… 🙏#FindHarlow (failing that any tips on making a new teddy look old and loved!)
Using our senses to investigate and explore the natural world in a BEd1 science education workshop and reflecting on the benefits of learning outside the classroom @DCU_IoE @DCU_SEIGS #outdoorlearning – at Dublin City, Ireland
Engineering design process in action this morning with BEd1 students in their Science Education workshop @DCU_SEIGS @DCU_IoE Making magnetic cars after exploring magnetism last week! – at Dublin City, Ireland
ALT Magnetic cars made through an engineering design process and using recycled materials
More design thinking this evening with BEd1 students @DCU_IoE @DCU_SEIGS and some really impressive designs that met all the criteria and looked great too! – at Dublin City, Ireland
Orla Kelly retweeted
I’m currently on the search for Primary Schools who are dedicated to and interested in Place-Based Practices. Please re-tweet or tag any teachers/principles you know to be using their locality to deliver the curriculum. 🙏🏼 #placebasededucation #localstudies #communitylinks
And we're off! It's all about adventurous play and outdoor learning this morning as we share our work of the last 3 years on the @EUErasmusPlus APOLE project @DCU_IoE @Slanens – at Dublin City, Ireland
Finally we hear from Alexia and Marie from @viveshogeschool about the impact and evaluation of the project before we head outdoors... – at Dublin City, Ireland
We finished off with an inspirational keynote from @aylward_tomas @MTU_ie that perfectly blended research with practice about including all children in Outdoor Learning. – at Dublin City, Ireland
Circle race challenge is up first...after the fun we reflected on the possible value and benefits for children – at Dublin City, Ireland
Next up @Slanens, getting ready to roll, run or watch others go down the hill...whatever your comfort level for risky play! – at Dublin City, Ireland
Double the fun today...First up is the @EUErasmusPlus APOLE final conference @DCU_IoE then off to watch Leinster v Munster in Croke Park🏉 💙 – at Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland
Day 2 of our final APOLE partner meeting @DCU_IoE and the sun gods shine again! An experiential reflection as we identify challenges, successes and what we treasure from thr project. – at Dublin City, Ireland
