FACULTY OF EDUCATION: Recent submissions
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The effect of walking on risk factors for cardiovascular disease: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials (Pre-published version)
(Elsevier, 2015)Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials that examined the effect of walking on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Methods: Four electronic databases and reference lists ... -
Coordinating student learning and teacher activity – The case of Savannah: Motivating an understanding of representativeness through examination of distributions of data
(St. Patrick's College, Dublin, 2007)This research study investigated the measures chosen by five 4th to 8th grade students when selecting statistical measures to describe distributions of data. Over the course of eight weeks of instruction, individual teaching ... -
A picture is worth a thousand words: Insights into graphicacy skills of primary prospective preservice teachers
(St. Patrick's College, Dublin, 2009)Graphs are an integral component of primary and secondary level mathematical experiences as a part of the probability and statistics strand. A review of curriculum implementation in primary mathematics revealed that, ... -
Lesson study in mathematics: Authentic assessment of inquiry learning
(DCU [Dublin City University], 2014)Classrooms are complex and unpredictable learning environments. Preparing future teachers to respond to the fast changing needs of learners in mathematics classrooms is the challenge of teacher educators. In our paper, we ... -
Using lesson study to help pre-service teachers bridge the theory-practice gap
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Identifying the mystery player: Comparing body measurement data of the Irish soccer and rugby teams
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Let infants’ knowledge of pattern grow
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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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Exploring key components of effective early intervention for children with special educational needs
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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
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Consultation on proposals for structure and time allocation in a redeveloped primary curriculum
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The arts in education charter and its implementation
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Billie Butterfly’s adventure: ideas for dance and drama with infant classes
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Ideas for dance with third and fourth classes
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The youth labour market in Cumbria: Employer and young people’s perspectives
(Institute for Employment Research, 2002)Significant changes have occurred in the pattern of post-compulsory destinations of young people in England over the past few decades, the most important of which has been the increasing proportion of school leavers ...