Sean O'Connor
Overview
Overview
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Level 10: University of Limerick Education and Health Science (EHS) PhD Student (2021-Current)
Level 10: University of Limerick Education and Health Science (EHS) PhD Student (2021-Current)
Level 8: 1st class Honours - Bachelor of Technology (Education) in Materials and Engineering Technology (2015-2019)
Level 8: 1st class Honours - Bachelor of Technology (Education) in Materials and Engineering Technology (2015-2019)
Level 6: Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (2024)
Level 6: Specific Purpose Certificate in Farming (2024)
Level 5: Certificate in Agriculture (2024)
Level 5: Certificate in Agriculture (2024)
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant (TA) at the University of Limerick School of Education (2019 - 2022)
Teaching Assistant (TA) at the University of Limerick School of Education (2019 - 2022)
Guest lecturer at the University of Limerick (2022 & 2021)
Guest lecturer at the University of Limerick (2022 & 2021)
Funding & Awards:
Funding & Awards:
University of Limerick EHS fee wavier 2020
University of Limerick EHS fee wavier 2020
Irish Research Council (IRC) scholarship awardee 2021
Irish Research Council (IRC) scholarship awardee 2021
Research (ORCID):
Research (ORCID):
Affiliations:
Affiliations:
University of Limerick (UL)
University of Limerick (UL)
EPI∙STEM Affiliate (National Centre for STEM Education)
Technology Education Research Group (TERG)
Technology Education Research Group (TERG)
Sean O'Connor
Sean O'Connor
Publications - Journal Articles
Publications - Journal Articles
- A Systematic Review of CDIO Knowledge Library Publications (2010 – 2020): An Overview of Trends and Recommendations for Future Research (Published in the Australasian Journal of Engineering Education AJEE)
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J., & Blom, N. (2023). A Systematic Review of CDIO Knowledge Library Publications (2010 – 2020): An Overview of Trends and Recommendations for Future Research. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education AJEE. https://doi.org/10.1080/22054952.2023.2220265
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J., & Blom, N. (2023). A Systematic Review of CDIO Knowledge Library Publications (2010 – 2020): An Overview of Trends and Recommendations for Future Research. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education AJEE. https://doi.org/10.1080/22054952.2023.2220265
A systematic review of CDIO knowledge library publications 2010 2020 An Overview of trends and recommendations for future research.pdf- Students' Perceptions of Problem and Project-Based Learning (PBL) in an Online Learning Environment (Published in the Australasian Journal of Engineering Education AJEE)
O’Connor, S., Power, J., Blom, N., & Tanner, D. (2024). Engineering students’ perceptions of problem and project-based learning (PBL) in an online learning environment. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/22054952.2024.2357404
O’Connor, S., Power, J., Blom, N., & Tanner, D. (2024). Engineering students’ perceptions of problem and project-based learning (PBL) in an online learning environment. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/22054952.2024.2357404
Engineering students perceptions of problem and project-based learning PBL in an online learning environment- Generation Apprenticeships – Industry Learners Perspectives - (In Review)
- Teamwork Satisfaction and Student Attitudes Towards Online Learning During an Engineering Problem and Project Based Learning (PBL) Module - (In Review)
Publications - Books
Publications - Books
Books:
Books:
- Transforming Your Teaching: An E-guide to Support Educators in Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes
Reference: Radl, A., Chatza, A., Tanner, D., Hulthen, E., Carlsson, J., Young, K., O’Connor, S., & Power, J. (2023). Transforming Your Teaching: An E-guide to Support Educators in Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes. https://doi.org/10.34961/RESEARCHREPOSITORY-UL.23609316.V1
Reference: Radl, A., Chatza, A., Tanner, D., Hulthen, E., Carlsson, J., Young, K., O’Connor, S., & Power, J. (2023). Transforming Your Teaching: An E-guide to Support Educators in Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes. https://doi.org/10.34961/RESEARCHREPOSITORY-UL.23609316.V1
E_guide_Enhancing_Digital_STEM_v5 (3).pdfPublications - Reports
Publications - Reports
Reports:
Reports:
- University of Limerick - Generation Apprenticeships Report – Industry Learners Perspectives - (Near Completion)
Publications - Conference Papers
Publications - Conference Papers
- PATT 2023 Conference paper: Developing technology students’ hierarchical thinking during iterative processes of designing through sketching activities
Blom, N., Canty, D., Lane, D., & O’Connor, S. (2023). Developing technology students’ hierarchical thinking during iterative processes of designing through sketching activities. The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October), 0–11. https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1767
Blom, N., Canty, D., Lane, D., & O’Connor, S. (2023). Developing technology students’ hierarchical thinking during iterative processes of designing through sketching activities. The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October), 0–11. https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1767
- PATT 2023 Conference paper: Supporting Initial Teacher Education Students Assessment Literacy and Capability Development
Canty, D., Blom, N., O’Connor, S., & McCarthy, M. (2023). Supporting Initial Teacher Education Students Assessment Literacy and Capability Development. The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October), 1–10. https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1774
Canty, D., Blom, N., O’Connor, S., & McCarthy, M. (2023). Supporting Initial Teacher Education Students Assessment Literacy and Capability Development. The 40th International Pupils’ Attitudes Towards Technology Conference Proceedings 2023, 1(October), 1–10. https://openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/PATT40/article/view/1774
- SEFI 2023 Conference paper: Comparing Engineering Students Perceptions of Online and Traditional Face-to-Face Environments During a Problem and Project Based Learning (PBL) Module
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J. R., Blom, N., Tanner, D. A., & Mulvihill, E. S. (2023). Comparing Engineering Students Perceptions Of Online And Traditional Face To Face Environments During A Problem And Project Based Learning (PBL) Module. SEFI: Engineering Education for Sustainability: Reflecting on the Role of Engineering and Technology Education for a Sustainable World., 0–14. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/sefi2023_prapap/151
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J. R., Blom, N., Tanner, D. A., & Mulvihill, E. S. (2023). Comparing Engineering Students Perceptions Of Online And Traditional Face To Face Environments During A Problem And Project Based Learning (PBL) Module. SEFI: Engineering Education for Sustainability: Reflecting on the Role of Engineering and Technology Education for a Sustainable World., 0–14. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/sefi2023_prapap/151
Comparing Engineering Students Perceptions Of Online And Traditio.pdf- SEFI 2023 Conference paper: Teamwork Satisfaction and Student Attitudes Towards Online Learning During an Engineering Problem and Project Based Learning (PBL) Module
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J. R., Blom, N., Tanner, D. A., & Brum, V. De. (2023). Teamwork Satisfaction And Student Attitudes Towards Online Learning During An Engineering Problem And Project Based Learning (PBL) Module. SEFI: Engineering Education for Sustainability: Reflecting on the Role of Engineering and Technology Education for a Sustainable World., 0–13. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/sefi2023_prapap/150
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J. R., Blom, N., Tanner, D. A., & Brum, V. De. (2023). Teamwork Satisfaction And Student Attitudes Towards Online Learning During An Engineering Problem And Project Based Learning (PBL) Module. SEFI: Engineering Education for Sustainability: Reflecting on the Role of Engineering and Technology Education for a Sustainable World., 0–13. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/sefi2023_prapap/150
Teamwork Satisfaction And Student Attitudes Towards Online Learni.pdf- Evidence-Based Practice to the Forefront: A Case Study of Engineering Team Project-Based Learning in an Online Learning (Published in the 50th Annual Conference of The European Society for Engineering Education SEFI)
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J., Blom, N., & Tanner, D. (2022). Evidence-Based Practice to the Forefront: A Case Study of Engineering Team Project-Based Learning in an Online Learning. 50th Annual Conference of The European Society for Engineering Education, 2108–2114. https://doi.org/10.5821/conference-9788412322262.1183
Reference: O’Connor, S., Power, J., Blom, N., & Tanner, D. (2022). Evidence-Based Practice to the Forefront: A Case Study of Engineering Team Project-Based Learning in an Online Learning. 50th Annual Conference of The European Society for Engineering Education, 2108–2114. https://doi.org/10.5821/conference-9788412322262.1183
SEFI Conference 2022.pdfResearch Projects & Community Work
Research Projects & Community Work
Enhancing Engineering Education
Enhancing Engineering Education
Lead by Dr. Jason Power
The Light Centre Project
The Light Centre Project
Lead by Dr. Nicolaas Blom
