Dr Veronica McCauley Ph.D, B.Sc
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Biography:
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Veronica McCauley, PhD is a lecturer in science education at
the National University of Ireland, Galway. Her primary degree is in science
education, which instigated doctoral research in the areas of self-directed and
technology-based learning. Within the sphere of science education, she
has carried out research in initial teacher education, interactive learning
environments, mentoring, STEM outreach activities and the effective use of
technology in teaching and learning at the University of Limerick (Ireland),
Harvard University (Cambridge, USA) and currently at the National University of
Ireland, Galway (Ireland).
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Research Interests
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Books
| Davison, K; Domegan, C., McCauley, V. and McClune, W. (2008) A Review of Science Outreach Strategies North and South: With Some Recommendations for Improvement. Belfast: Centre for Cross Border Studies. [Details] |
Book Chapters
| McCauley, V. and McClelland, G. (2001) 'Development of Information Technology Based Self-Directed Learning in Physics at the University of Limerick' In: Twenty-First Century Advances in Self-Directed Learning. Florida: Motorola University Press. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| McCauley, V and McClelland, G. (2002) 'Computers in the Physics Classroom'. Irish Scientist Year Book, . [Details] |
| McCauley, V and McClelland, G. (2004) 'Further studies in Self-Directed Learning in Physics at the University of Limerick, Ireland'. International Journal of Self-Directed Learning (IJSDL), 1 (2):26-37. [Details] |
| Gourty, F., Kiely, E., McClelland, G., Childs, P. and McCauley, V. (2004) 'The Lucent Science Teacher Initiative (LSTI) at the University of Limerick, Ireland'. Polish Association Of Science Teachers (PSNPP) Journal, . [Details] |
| Morris, G.A., Branum-Martin, L., Harshman, N., Baker, S.D., Mazur, E., Dutta, S., Mzoughi, T. and McCauley, V. (2005) 'Testing the test: Item response curves and test quality'. American Journal Of Physics, 74 :449-453. [Details] |
| McCauley, V., Davison, K, and Sullivan K. (2006) 'Innovative initiatives: Targeting the declining science enrollments in Ireland'. New Zealand Annual Review Of Education, 15 :187-208. [Details] |
| Domegan, C., McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2007) 'Key findings from the first annual conference on science communication, outreach and public engagement'. Irish Scientist Year Book, 15 :59-59. [Details] |
| Domegan, C., McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2010) 'Realising the Management Challenges for Science Communication Outreach: A Social Marketing Perspective'. Irish Journal Of Management, . [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Childs, P.E., McClelland, G., McGourty, F., Geary, T. and McCauley, V. (2003) The Lucent Science Teacher Initiative: A Mentoring Project for Trainee Teachers of Second-Level Science European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference The Netherlands, [Details] |
Conference Paper
| McCauley, V. (2004) The Interactive Learning Toolkit: Supporting Interactive Classrooms. Miami Beach, Florida, USA: Conference Paper [Details] |
| Davison, K, McCauley, V. Domegan, C and McClune, B. (2007) Building Effective Science Outreach Strategies North and South. Malahide, Dublin, Ireland: Conference Paper [Details] |
| Hall, T., McCauley, V. and Dervan, S. (2007) Getting Something 'Out of School': Children's Informal Learning with Novel Technology, Ecology of Young Children's Technology Experience. Chicago, Illinois, USA: Conference Paper [Details] |
| Knight, S., Beale, J, Hall, T. and McCauley, V. (2009) The Digital Hedge School Project: Challenges and Opportunities within a Multi-Generational Partnership. Dubliln: Conference Paper [Details] |
| Davison, K, McCauley, V, and Domegan C. (2010) A Social Marketing Approach to Managing Science Communication and Outreach. NUI Galway, Galway: Conference Paper [Details] |
| McCauley, V. and Davison, K. (2012) Guerrilla Science and other Innovative approaches to STEM outreach. University College Cork: Conference Paper [Details] |
Conference Poster
| McCauley, V, and Davison, K. (2012) Science Outreach Innovation - Strategies for creating catalytic curiosity. School of Education Research Seminar Series: Conference Poster [Details] |
Media
| McCauley, V. (2004) Learning to Think. Interactive DVD; Spectrum Media Production, Somerville, USA and Mazur Group. Harvard University, Cambridge, USA: Media [Details] |
| McCauley, V. (2004) From Questions to Concepts . DVD/CD-Rom/Video Spectrum Media Production, Somerville, USA and Mazur Group. Harvard University, Cambridge, USA: Media [Details] |
Workshops
| McCauley, V. (2000) Information Technology-Based Self-Directed Learning in Physics. Faculty Teaching Week. University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland: Workshops [Details] |
| McCauley, V. (2003) Active Learning and Interactive Lectures - breakout session. The Workshop for New Physics and Astronomy Faculty. American Center for Physics, College Park, MD, USA: Workshops [Details] |
| McCauley, V. (2004) Interactive Education and Peer Instruction in Physics and Astronomy Introductory Courses' Workshop. The 204th AAS Meeting. Denver CO, USA: Workshops [Details] |
| McCauley, V. (2004) Peer Instruction for Science and Math Teachers Workshop. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA: Workshops [Details] |
| McCauley, V. (2005) Discover Primary Science Workshop. co-hosted by Veronica McCauley & Aisling Barry. Education & Physics Dept NUI Galway: Workshops [Details] |
| McCauley, V. (2006) Cúrsa In-Seirbhíse sa Chemic do Ghaelscoileanna. co-hosted by Veronica McCauley & Brendan Duane. Education Department NUI Galway: Workshops [Details] |
| McCauley, V, and Hall, T. (2010) Using Digital Technology within and beyond the Science Classroom. School of Education: Workshops [Details] |