Browsing STEM Education (Conference proceedings) by Author "Hourigan, Mairead"
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An bhearna idir an teanga agus an t-ábhar a dhúnadh sa tumoideachas: Cur chuige bunaithe ar staidéar ceachta
Ó Ceallaigh, T.J.; Leavy, Aisling; Hourigan, Mairead (An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta, 2015)Tá sé léirithe sa taighde go bhfuil éifeacht leis an bhFoghlaim Chomhtháite Ábhar agus Teangacha (FCÁT) i suíomhanna teanga éagsúla. Mar sin féin, níl tuiscint iomlán againn fós ar chomhtháthú teangacha agus ábhar in ... -
The challenges facing pre-service education: Addressing the issue of mathematics subject matter knowledge among prospective primary teachers
Hourigan, Mairead; O'Donoghue, John (St. Patricks College, Dublin, 2007)Research has indicated that it is not necessary to study mathematics to degree level to teach mathematics effectively at primary level (Greaney et al, 1999; Cooney, 1999). Consensus exists however that graduating teachers ... -
Crossing boundaries into secondary mathematics concepts: The case of functions
Hourigan, Mairead; Leavy, Aisling (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 ... -
Lesson study in mathematics: Authentic assessment of inquiry learning
Leavy, Aisling; Hourigan, Mairead; Carroll, Claire (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 ... -
Lesson study in teacher preparation: driving inquiry and teacher noticing
Leavy, Aisling; Hourigan, Mairead; Ó Ceallaigh, T.J. (WALS [World Association of Lesson Studies], 2018) -
Mathematics teaching matters: making complex mathematical ideas accessible to primary level children
Leavy, Aisling; McMahon, Aine; Hourigan, Mairead (St. Patrick’s College, Dublin, 2011)Reform of mathematics curricula has led to the expansion of topics such as algebra, data and probability being taught to primary level children. This new subject matter can be challenging for primary teachers to teach as ... -
Moving closer to solving the 'mathematics problem' where it arises: The influence of the 'typical' Irish pre-tertiary mathematics experience on under-preparedness among numerate entrants
Hourigan, Mairead; O'Donoghue, John (St. Patricks College, Dublin, 2006)The contribution of mathematics proficiency to the numerate (e.g. science, engineering) disciplines is well-documented. Internationally concern exists that graduates of these disciplines are persistently demonstrating ... -
Primary mathematics teacher education: Teaching at the heart of learning
Hourigan, Mairead; Leavy, Aisling (SMEC [Science and Mathematics Education Conference], 2012)In this presentation we use the theme of teaching at the heart of learning to illustrate the opportunities for pre-service teacher learning. The presentation reports on the outcomes of classroom based inquiry in primary ... -
Working towards addressing the mathematics subject matter knowledge needs of prospective teachers
Hourigan, Mairead; O'Donoghue, John (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 ...