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Rural development and the regional construct: a comparative analysis of the Newfoundland and Labrador and Ireland contexts
(St. John's,Nfld:Iser Books, 2009)
Indicative and Counterfactual 'only if' conditionals'.
(Elsevier, 2009-11)
We report three experiments to test the possibilities reasoners think about when they understand a con-ditional of the form ‘A only if B’ compared to ‘if A then B’. The experiments examine conditionals in the indicative ...
Socio-cultural perspectives on multicultural music education: reappraising the content of music curricula
(2009)
Changing social demographics in all parts of the world have brought about the need for changes in curriculum content in education and by extension, music education. In this paper I discuss sociocultural perspectives on ...
Endeavouring to teach mathematical problem solving from a constructivist perspective: the experiences of primary teachers
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2009)
The Irish primary mathematics curriculum is based upon a constructivist philosophy of learning. As constructivism is a theory of learning and not teaching, it requires teachers to identify the implications for teaching. ...
A review of 'King Dan: the rise of Daniel O'Connell, 1775-1829 by Patrick M. Geoghegan' (Pre-published version)
(Cambridge University Press, 2009)
This very readable work is the first volume of a proposed two-volume study of the life and political career of Daniel O'Connell, concentrating on his career up to the granting of Catholic emancipation in 1829. One might ...
Toward a culture of reading: four perspectives
(EERA [Eastern Educational Research Association] / Sage, 2009)
This article discusses four paths toward the development of a culture of reading, from the perspectives of a teacher educator, a librarian, an educational technologist, and a curriculum developer. Together, these individuals ...
Aor Phiarais Mhic Gearailt ar Sheán Paor
(Leabhair na Linne, 2009)
Amhránaíocht Thraidisiúnta don Aos Óg:Oileán Dhún an Óir agus Táimse ar an mBaile seo.
(CDU Coláiste Mhuire Gan Smál/ Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, 2009)
Working towards addressing the mathematics subject matter knowledge needs of prospective teachers
(St. Patricks College, Dublin, 2009)
This study is the result of a perceived need for action within one Irish College of Education. During professional interactions with prospective teachers in both mathematics pedagogy sessions and teaching practice, the ...