Research
'Play is the highest form of research.' Albert Einstein
2022
‘’Reflection is a process of self-examination and self-evaluation in which effective educators regularly engage to improve their professional practices.’’ (Bright, 1996)
A reflective essay discussing my personal experience in holding the dual identities of artist and educator. This essay reflects on my journey in experience and goals from my upbringing to my college education.
2021
Write up a plan for an art exhibition for a TY/5th Year group to take place on the school premises.
An assignment to plan out a detailed hypothetical art exhibition with 5th year. I chose a therapeutic theme and aimed for a multi-sensory approach.
2021
Create a reflective Powerpoint presentation on any lecture from the module Professional Practice for the Classrrom
2021
Analysing the new Junior Cert Framework with regards to wellbeing. Looking at the aspects and indicators as well as reflecting on my own teaching and how I incorporate wellbeing practices into my lessons.
Curriculum developments at junior cycle offer fresh opportunities for Visual Art teachers to engage in cross-curricular or interdisciplinary planning and classroom practice.
Discuss this statement with reference to the 2015 Framework for junior cycle, 2021 Guidelines for the Wellbeing area of learning, and relevant level 3 and level 2 junior cycle curriculum documentation.
2021
Censored Sexuality: The Motivation Behind Betty Tompkins’ Artwork and Censorship
4000 words
Researching the artwork from the 1970s of accomplished artist Betty Tompkins which was unseen until the early 2000s. Tompkins' artwork was deemed 'pornographic' and has been censored in certain settings till this day. This research essay explores the abstract expressionist artwork that Tompkins created, the psychology behind her paintbrush and why her artworks were censored.
2020
Consider the work of one or two practitioners (e.g. artists, designers, film-makers, etc) who highlight the significance of materials and / or the senses in their work. Discuss their work and explain how their engagement with the senses contributes to the overall impact of their work.
Researching the environmental artwork of land artist David Nash and textile artist Natsai Audrey Chieza. David Nash is an English male artist who engages with his natural landscape and creates conceptual land art. Natsai Audrey Chieza responds to unsustainable fashion and water waste with growing fabric dyeing bacteria.
2020
Travelling Culture & History with Irish Curriculum
Researching the history the Travelling Community and inclusion in education, as well as Ireland.
2019
Cooperative Learning
Studying sociology in the classroom and the importance of cooperative learning.
2018
Outline the key developments in Irish secondary education since 1922 and discuss one of these developments in detail
Through research of education dating back to Ancient Greece, I learned about philosophies and teachings throughout history. In this essay, I unpack key developments in Irish history since the 1920s and I research the history and development of Relationships & Sexual Education.