Dr Triona Stokes
Biography
Research Interests
Research Projects
Project | Role | Funding Body / Program | Description | Start Date | End Date | Award (€) | |
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Froebelian Principles in the 21st Century: Play environments and play opportunities for young children experiencing stress | Lead researcher, MU | Froebel Trust / Froebel Trust Uk | 03-FEB-20 | 31-JAN-22 | 31590 | ||
Creative Ireland Deskbound Study | PI | Department of Children and Youth Affairs / 2377408 | Creative Youth is a plan to facilitate the creative potential of every child and young person in Ireland ‘by securing an opportunity for [them] to become creative citizens’ (2017:1). A key proposition of the associated Creative Ireland Programme is that individual, community and national well-being is promoted through engagement in cultural and creative activity. The Creative Ireland Programme (2017-2022) has eighteen actions in its Creative Youth Plan, which include furnishing an initial research report to plan for undertaking future actions. Research findings will inform the programme design of a continuous professional development (CPD) input planned for implementation in 2020 with key stakeholders in early years’ provision. The CPD programme aims to offer support to early childhood practitioners, artists, carers and parents in the facilitation of quality arts experiences for the main stakeholders, the children. This desk-bound research project aims to develop knowledge and insight into the cultural participation of children aged 0-3 in receipt of non-parental care, further to the many benefits of their arts and cultural participation, as outlined in the Growing up in Ireland Study (Arts Council/ ESRI, 2016). There is a dearth of Irish research about the arts participation of very young children, despite the recognition of the significant opportunity universal preschool education presents for a wide of arts experiences across dance, drama, painting and music (Arts in Education Charter, 2013). The research outputs will take a number of distinct forms. These will include a roundtable discussion informing key stakeholders of the main findings of the written report and its glossary. It will also articulate the key principles underpinning creativity, and play and arts aspects of early childhood care with reference to the three related policy publications (Síolta, 2006; Aistear, 2009; The First Strategy, 2018). It is planned to deliver the research targets through a dedicated review of pertinent literature, followed by an identification both of quality features in arts practice engagement in early childhood care and education, and examples of excellence engagement therein. An associated glossary of terms will be collated as the research process unfolds. | 04-DEC-19 | 31-DEC-19 | 3354 |
Book Chapters
Year | Publication | |
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2018 | 'Reviewing Peer-Placement in Initial Teacher Education: Cleamhnas, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, and the seven-year itch'
Dr Triona Stokes and Dr Ruth Forrest (2018) 'Reviewing Peer-Placement in Initial Teacher Education: Cleamhnas, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, and the seven-year itch' In: Brian Mooney (eds). Education Matters Yearbook 2017-2018. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Education Matters/ Walsh Colour Print. [Details] |
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2017 | 'Partnership as key: cultivating Facilitator-Artist Relationships in Teacher Education in Arts Council Dance Residencies'
Susan Marron and Dr Triona Stokes (2017) 'Partnership as key: cultivating Facilitator-Artist Relationships in Teacher Education in Arts Council Dance Residencies' In: Brian Mooney (eds). Education Matters Yearbook 2016-2017. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Education Matters/ Walsh Colour Print. [Details] |
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2016 | 'Dancing to Life: Reflections on the Experience of the Dance Artist-in-Residence at Maynooth University'
Triona Stokes (2016) 'Dancing to Life: Reflections on the Experience of the Dance Artist-in-Residence at Maynooth University' In: Brian Mooney (eds). Education Matters Yearbook 2015-2016. Castleisland, Co. Kerry: Education Matters/ Walsh Colour Print. [Details] |
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2007 | 'Drama'
Triona Stokes (2007) 'Drama' In: Moloney Mary (eds). Voice and Choice Curriculum Framework. Limerick: Mary Immaculate College and Limerick City Childcare. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
Year | Publication | |
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2019 | 'Using participatory methods with young children; reflections on emergent 'ethically important moments' in school-based research'
Stokes, T (2019) 'Using participatory methods with young children; reflections on emergent 'ethically important moments' in school-based research'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] |
Other Journals
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2018 | 'Ameliorating free-flow play for young children through increased access to school play spaces indoors and out: Reflections on an Irish context'
Dr Triona Stokes (2018) 'Ameliorating free-flow play for young children through increased access to school play spaces indoors and out: Reflections on an Irish context' Children's Research Network: Children and Young People's Play, 6 (2) :20-24. [IR Link] [Details] |
Conference Publications
Year | Publication | |
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2017 | 'You get dead!’ Examining narrative structures and endings through children's agentic pretend play scripts
Dr Triona Stokes (2017) 'You get dead!’ Examining narrative structures and endings through children's agentic pretend play scripts . In: Culligan, B. and Mehigan, G eds. Exploring the Literacy Landscape: Celebrating 40 Years of Research and Practice , pp.11-21 [Details] |
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2009 | Creativity and the Arts in the Primary School: Drama
Triona Stokes (2009) Creativity and the Arts in the Primary School: Drama Consultative Conference on Education Irish National Teachers' Organisation , pp.22-23 [Details] |
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2008 | Re-imagining Identity through Drama Education
Triona Stokes (2008) Re-imagining Identity through Drama Education . In: Hellenic Theatre Network eds. 6th International Drama and Theatre Conference Greece, , pp.322-333 [Details] |
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2014 | O Reason not the Need!’ Examining Opportunities a Reciprocal Relationship for Drama and English through the use of a movie stimulus for Oral Language Development
Triona Stokes (2014) O Reason not the Need!’ Examining Opportunities a Reciprocal Relationship for Drama and English through the use of a movie stimulus for Oral Language Development Language, Literacy and Literature: Re-Imagining Teaching and Learning, 37th Literacy Association of Ireland Conference , pp.129-135 [Details] |
Conference Contributions
Year | Publication | |
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2018 | The Superhero Play Continuum: Reflections from an Irish Schools’ Perspective,.
Dr Triona Stokes (2018) The Superhero Play Continuum: Reflections from an Irish Schools’ Perspective,. [Oral Presentation], EDUlearn Conference/IATED 10th International Conference on Education and New Learning, Palma de Mallorca [Details] |
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2017 | Investigating the case for Teacher Facilitation of Children’s Superhero Fantasy Play in Schools in the Irish Context: A playful outlet or a precarious pursuit?.
Dr Triona Stokes (2017) Investigating the case for Teacher Facilitation of Children’s Superhero Fantasy Play in Schools in the Irish Context: A playful outlet or a precarious pursuit?. [Oral Presentation], Global Development Conference, Lisbon [Details] |
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2016 | Workshop and Oral Presentation.
Triona Stokes andLisa Cahill (2016) Workshop and Oral Presentation. [Other], 1st National Arts Day, IMMA, Dublin , 23-APR-16 [Details] |
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2015 | Froebel and Pretend Play: Autotelic Interpretations.
Dr Triona Stokes (2015) Froebel and Pretend Play: Autotelic Interpretations. [Oral Presentation], 7th International Froebel Society Conference, Frankfurt [Details] |
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2015 | Becoming ‘The Magnet Woman’: Researching with young children about pretend play using participatory methods.
Triona Stokes (2015) Becoming ‘The Magnet Woman’: Researching with young children about pretend play using participatory methods. [Oral Presentation], ESAI Educational Studies of Ireland Annual Conference, Maynooth, Co. Kildare [Details] |
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2015 | Literacy’s Seamless Integration into the Pretend Worlds of Infant Classrooms- Child’s Play?.
Triona Stokes (2015) Literacy’s Seamless Integration into the Pretend Worlds of Infant Classrooms- Child’s Play?. [Oral Presentation], Literacy Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin [Details] |
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2015 | Questions of Rigour and Reliability in Research with Young Children using a Participatory Approach.
Triona Stokes (2015) Questions of Rigour and Reliability in Research with Young Children using a Participatory Approach. [Oral Presentation], Doctoral Conference, University College Dublin [Details] |
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2014 | Play for Play’s sake? Examining Implications for the provision of pretend play arising from General Comment 17 on Article 31 of the UN Rights of the Child.
Triona Stokes (2014) Play for Play’s sake? Examining Implications for the provision of pretend play arising from General Comment 17 on Article 31 of the UN Rights of the Child. [Oral Presentation], Advancing Children's Rights Conference, Queen's University Belfast [Details] |
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2012 | Workshop title: The Other in Me - an exploration of empathy in practice.
Triona Stokes and Ruth Forrest (2012) Workshop title: The Other in Me - an exploration of empathy in practice. [Oral Presentation], 7th International Drama and Theatre Conference, Athens [Details] |
Article
Year | Publication | |
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2013 | 'Now, who's an ugly duckling?': Using Traditional Stories to Examine Drama in Education as a Medium to Explore Diversity and Difference in the Irish Primary Classroom.
Triona Stokes (2013) 'Now, who's an ugly duckling?': Using Traditional Stories to Examine Drama in Education as a Medium to Explore Diversity and Difference in the Irish Primary Classroom. Article [Details] |
Electronic Publication
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2019 | 'Water Come to Me!' A Development Education Resource for infant classes.
Dr Triona Stokes (2019) 'Water Come to Me!' A Development Education Resource for infant classes. Electronic Publication [Details] |
Magazine Article
Year | Publication | |
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2012 | Billie Butterfly’s Adventure, Ideas for Dance and Drama with Infant Classes.
Dorothy Morrissey and Triona Stokes (2012) Billie Butterfly’s Adventure, Ideas for Dance and Drama with Infant Classes. Dublin: Magazine Article [Details] |
Magazine Article
Year | Publication | |
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2017 | The Giant Catcher's Adventures: A Drama for First and Second Class.
Triona Stokes (2017) The Giant Catcher's Adventures: A Drama for First and Second Class. Dublin: Magazine Article [Details] |
Video recording / TV
Year | Publication | |
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2016 | Reflecting on a University-based Dance Residency in Kildare.
Dr Triona Stokes; Lisa Cahill (2016) Reflecting on a University-based Dance Residency in Kildare. Kildare: Video recording / TV [Details] |
Online Multimedia
Year | Publication | |
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2019 | Unfolding.
Dr Triona Stokes; Lisa Cahill (2019) Unfolding. https://repository.dri.ie/catalog/dr27bh262: Online Multimedia [Details] |
Professional Associations
Association | Function | From / To | |
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Subcommittee on Curriculum Matters of ADEI( Association of Drama Education in Ireland) | Secretary | 05-SEP-16 / | |
Association of Drama Education in Ireland (Vice-chairperson) | National Drama Education support for teachers and drama practitioners | 03-MAY-08 / |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
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School Placement Committee Froebel Department | School Placement Engagement Officer: Arts in Schools | 2012 / | |
Doctoral Working Group | Secretary | 2019 / | |
Storyteller in Residence Interdepartmental Committee Membership | Member | 2016 / | |
Arts in Education Research Repository | Committee Member | 2017 / | |
Development and Intercultural Education National Management Committee | Management Committee member | 2018 / | |
Development and Intercultural Education Steering Committee | Chairperson | 2013 / | |
Froebel Department Research Committee | Secretary (acting) | 2019 / |
Employment
Employer | Position | From / To | |
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Froebel College of Education | Lecturer in Drama Education | 01-NOV-07 / | |
Mary Immaculate College Limerick | Assistant Lecturer in Drama Education | 07-SEP-04 / 31-OCT-07 |
Education
Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
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2016 | Queen's University,Belfast | Education Doctorate | School-based pretend play | |
2004 | Warwick University | Master of Arts | Drama and Theatre Education | |
2007 | University of Limerick | Post-graduate diploma | Dance |
Outreach Activities
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Nominated as a community representative to St. Mary's BNS Maynooth Board of Management Link |
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2014-2019 organiser of annual public workshop or lecture facilitated by the Arts Council Artist-in-Residence for Culture Night Kildare. Link |
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A founding member of the three-person committee who established over ten years a professional teaching partnership with the HOPE Foundation, assisting with their Education programmes to support the work of Indian teachers in state schools and HOPE-run education centres through a sustained programme of Continuing Professional Development and a volunteer sending programme for graduating teachers from Maynooth to co-teach in Kolkata annually for five weeks. |
Other Activities
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With the support of a departmental Artist in Residence Committee, I coordinated the inaugural dance residency of dance artist, Lisa Cahill. This involved weekly planning meetings, liaison with local schools, performance organisation and annual reporting to the Arts Council. |