STEM Report 2025

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Institutional Perspective: Respond on behalf of your institution, reflecting collective experiences and views.

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Your Details

Section 1

Your Name *

No individual details are included in the report.

Your Email *

Which of these best describe your organisation? *

Primary School

Secondary School

Library

Youth / Training Centre

Other

What's the name of your school? *

School names are not included in the report.

What's the name of your library? *

Library names are not included in the report.

What's the name of your organisation? *

Organisation names are not included in the report.

What county is it in? *

Carlow

Cavan

Clare

Cork

Donegal

Dublin

Galway

Kerry

Kildare

Kilkenny

Laois

Leitrim

Limerick

Longford

Louth

Mayo

Meath

Monaghan

Offaly

Roscommon

Sligo

Waterford

Westmeath

Wexford

Wicklow

Tipperary

Which of these would best describe your role? *

Teacher

Leadership Team

Principal/Deputy Principal

Other

Which of these would best describe your role? *

Librarian

Executive Librarian

Senior Librarian

County Librarian

Other

Which of these would best describe your role? *

Instructor / Tutor

Coordinator / Manager

Youth Worker

Other

Section 1

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STEM in your Organisation

Section 1

In your opinion, how important is it to teach Coding/Technology/Engineering to students? *

Not Important at All

Slightly Important

Moderately Important

Very Important

Extremely Important

In your opinion, when should students be introduced to Coding/Technology/Engineering? *

Infants (4 - 6 years)

1st/2nd Class (7 - 8 years)

3rd/4th Class (9 - 10 years)

5th/6th Class (11 - 12 years)

Junior Cycle (13 - 15 years)

TY (16 years)

Senior Cycle (17 - 18 years)

Are Coding/Technology/Engineering taught in your organisation? *

Yes

Would your organisation be interested in teaching Coding/Technology/Engineering?

Yes

Maybe

What barriers or challenges has your organisation encountered that have prevented the teaching of Coding/Technology/Engineering? *

Lack of knowledge/training among staff

Lack of resources/funding

Lack of time

Other

Which of the following are taught in your organisation? *

3D Modeling and Printing

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Coding/Programming

Cybersecurity

Data Science/Data Analysis

Digital Art & Animation

Digital Literacy

Robotics/Engineering

Unplugged Lessons

Virtual (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

Other

How frequently are Coding/Technology/Engineering taught in your organisation? *

Daily

Weekly

Fornightly

Monthly

Adhoc basis

Other

In an academic year, which terms do you facilitate Coding/Technology/Engineering classes?

1st term

2nd term

3rd term

Other

Is the teaching of Coding/Technology/Engineering integrated into the regular school day or offered as extracurricular activities? *

School day

Extra curricular

Both

Is the teaching of Coding/Technology/Engineering available at your library as part of regular programming or offered through special events and workshops? *

Regular programming

Special events and workshops

Other

Who is responsible for teaching Coding/Technology/Engineering in your organisation?

Class teachers

Specialised teacher in school

External instructor

Other

Who is responsible for teaching Coding/Technology/Engineering in your library?

Library staff

External instructor(s)

Other

In which grades do students receive Coding/Technology/Engineering education at your school? *

Infants

1st/2nd Class

3rd/4th Class

5th/6th Class

Junior Cycle

Senior Cycle

What age groups receive Coding/Technology/Engineering education in your library? *

4 - 6 years

7 - 8 years

9 - 10 years

11 - 12 years

13 - 15 years

16 years

17 - 18 years

What is your perception of students' level of interest and engagement in Coding/Technology/Engineering? *

Very Low

Low

Moderate

High

Very High

Which tools or technologies are utilised for Coding/Technology/Engineering education in your organisation? *

3D Printer

Arduino

BeeBots

HTML & CSS

Javascript

Lego (WeDo, Spike etc)

Makecode Arcade

Microbits

Minecraft

Python

Raspberry Pi

Scratch Jr

Scratch

Tinkercad

Unplugged lessons

Other

Do you think students should be taught about what AI is and how to use it? *

Yes, AI education should be integrated into the curriculum

Yes, but only as an optional or extracurricular topic

No, AI education is not necessary at this stage

Unsure / No opinion

Other

In your opinion, how interested are students in learning about AI?

Very Low

Low

Moderate

High

Very High

How do you assess students' progress and learning outcomes in Coding/Technology/Engineering?

We don't

Project based

MCQs

Observation

Standardised Exams/Tests

Other

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Curriculum

Section 1

Are you aware of the forthcoming changes to the NCCA Primary Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) curriculum? *

Yes, I am well-informed about the changes

Yes, I have heard about them but don’t know the details

No, I was not aware of these changes

Do you believe the proposed changes to the NCCA STE curriculum are appropriate for primary education?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

What challenges, if any, do you anticipate with the implementation of the new NCCA STE curriculum?

None

Lack of resources (e.g., equipment, funding)

Insufficient training for teachers

Time constraints within the school day

Concerns about student preparedness for STE topics

Other

What Coding, Technology, or Engineering courses, subjects, or modules does your school currently offer to students? *

None

Junior Cycle Coding Short Course

Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course

TY Modules in Coding/Technology/Engineering

Leaving Certificate Computer Science

Other NCCA-aligned Technology Subjects

Extracurricular Coding/Tech Activities

Other

What challenges, if any, has your school faced in offering these courses, subjects, or modules? *

None

Lack of qualified teaching staff

Insufficient resources or equipment

Low student interest

Scheduling issues

Other

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Training/CPD

Section 1

To what extent do you feel comfortable with facilitating Coding/Technology/Engineering lessons? *

Not Comfortable at All

Slightly Comfortable

Moderately Comfortable

Very Comfortable

Extremely Comfortable

What resources or support would most help you feel more comfortable facilitating Coding/Technology/Engineering lessons?

Professional Development Training

Curriculum Guides and Lesson Plans

Time for Preparation and Planning

Other

Have you participated in any professional development or training sessions regarding Coding/Technology/Engineering education? *

Yes

Other

Would you be interested in participating in such professional development or training? *

Yes

Other

What areas would you be interested in learning more about during professional development?

3D Modeling and Printing

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Coding/Programming

Cybersecurity

Data Science/Data Analytics

Digital Art & Animation

Digital Literacy

Robotics/Engineering

Unplugged Lessons

Virtual (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

Other

Do you know where to seek training in Coding/Technology/Engineering Education? *

Yes

How do you stay up-to-date on STEM education and best practices?

I don't

Social media

CPD courses

Webinars

Newsletters

Forums/Groups

School colleagues

Other

How aware do you believe parents/guardians are of the benefits of Coding/Technology/Engineering education? *

Not Aware at All

Slightly Aware

Moderately Aware

Very Aware

Extremely Aware

How do you envision the role of Coding/Technology/Engineering education evolving over the next 10 years? *

Decreasing Presence

Remaining at the Same Level of Presence

Increasing Presence

Becoming a Core Component of the Curriculum

Section 1

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Technology Availability

Section 1

Does your organisation have the necessary equipment to facilitate Coding, Technology or Engineering education? *

Yes

Other

What student equipment is available? *

Tablets/iPads

Laptops/chromebooks

PCs

Robotics kits

Microbits

Bee-Bots

Lego

3D Printer

Raspberry Pi

Other

What teacher equipment is available to you? *

Laptop

Interactive Display

Overhead Projector

Large TV

iPad/Tablet

Other

How do resource constraints impact your ability to facilitate Coding/Technology/Engineering lessons in your organisation? *

We have no constraints on our resources

Limitation in access to technology resources

Inability to purchase coding equipment or robotics kits

Difficulty in accessing professional development opportunities

Other

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Funding

Section 1

How does your organisation typically fund STEM equipment and resources? *

General fund

Grants

Parent/guardian/member contributions

Other

Do you believe you currently have sufficient funding to support STEM education? *

Yes

Please feel free to share any additional comments, suggestions, or feedback you may have regarding STEM education funding or any other related topics.

Section 1

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"STEM" in This Survey

The STEM Report focuses on Coding, Technology, and Engineering within 'STEM' (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths), targeting the areas that are aligned with evolving STEM frameworks to meet future-ready skills.

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STEM in your Organisation

Curriculum

Training/CPD

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"STEM" in This Survey

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