Mary Immaculate Research Repository: Recent submissions
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Having fun with functions
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Crossing boundaries into secondary mathematics concepts: The case of functions
(St. Patricks College, Dublin, 2013)This paper reports on the use of a particular function machine which was based on the context of the ‘faulty oven’ to develop conceptual understanding of the concept of function among 4th class children. While the concept ... -
The design space of student learning: Who is accountable and accountable for what? (Pre-published version)
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Review of 'Navigations: Collected Irish Essays 1976-2006 by Richard Kearney'
(Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, 2007) -
Review of 'Irish Pages: A Journal of Contemporary Writing: Volume 3, Number 1, Spring/Summer, 2005 by Chris Agee, Cathal Ó Searcaigh and Sean Mac Aindreasa'
(Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, 2006) -
Review of 'Postcolonial Theory in Irish Drama from 1800-2000 by Dawn Duncan'
(Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, 2004) -
Review of 'The Colonial Conan Doyle: British Imperialism, Irish Nationalism and the Gothic by Catherine Wynne'
(Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, 2003) -
Foreskins, foreigners and foes: The Philistines and the creation of the colonial other
(The Catholic Biblical Society of Great Britain, 2002) -
Review of 'Recoveries: Neglected Episodes in Irish Cultural History 1860-1912 by John Wilson Foster'
(Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, 2003) -
Exploring key components of effective early intervention for children with special educational needs
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2015) -
A melange or a mosaic of theories? How theoretical perspectives on children’s learning and development can inform a responsive pedagogy in a redeveloped primary school curriculum
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2018)We are living in a rapidly evolving society, where cultural, ethnic, religious, and linguistic diversity is the norm. Parallel to this changing societal zeitgeist is the development of an increasing awareness and understanding ... -
'Education about religions and beliefs (ERB) and ethics in the primary school: Consultation paper’ A response
(NCCA [National Council for Curriculum and Assessment], 2016) -
The NCCA’s proposed ERB and ethics curriculum for primary schools: a critique
(NCCA [National Council for Curriculum and Assessment], 2016) -
A personal response to the consultation paper on: education about religions and beliefs (ERB) and ethics in the primary school
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The pragmatics of interlanguage
(ediPUCRS, 2017)Research in pragmatics has evolved from its beginnings with different theoretical focuses, interfacing with cognition, communication and formal grammar, and thus making its definition quite difficult. Kasper (1996) defines ... -
Thinking aloud: An exploration of cognitions in professional snooker (Pre-published version)
(Elsevier, 2018)Objectives: Presently, there is no exploration into the cognitive processes of super-elite and elite professional snooker players during real-time performance. Therefore, this study explored the cognitions of seven ... -
A personalised exercise programme for individuals with lower limb amputation reduces falls and improves gait biomechanics: A block randomised controlled trial (Pre-published version)
(Elsevier, 2018)Background: Lower limb amputees (LLAs) are at increased risk of falling due to the inherent asymmetry resulting from their limb loss, muscle weakness and other neuro-musculoskeletal limitations. Research question: The aim ... -
Predicting cooperation in competitive conditions: The role of sportspersonship, moral competence, and emotional intelligence (Pre-published version)
(Elsevier, 2017)Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to examine the predictive capabilities of sportspersonship, moral competence, and emotional intelligence on cooperation in varying competitive conditions.Design: An experimental ...