Dr Máire Ní Ríordáin Head of Education Department
Name: Dr Máire Ní Ríordáin
Position: Head of Education Department
Tel: 0504-21201
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Fax: 0504-23735
Qualifications:
PhD in Mathematics Education (2008) University of Limerick [Title: ‘An investigation into teaching and learning mathematics through the medium of Gaeilge: Additive and Subtractive Bilingualism’].
BSc. Physical Education and Mathematics, Concurrent Teacher Education Degree, Hons. (2005), University of Limerick .
Ag baint amach Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Ollscoil Luimnigh.
Awards and Scholarships:
Teaching Council Research Bursary, 2009/’10.
MACSI Postgraduate Scholarship: University of Limerick, 2006-2008.
Advanced Scholars Award, University of Limerick. 2005-2006.
Research Interests:
My principal area of research is concerned with bilingualism (Gaeilge and English) and its influence on mathematical teaching/learning and cognitive development. My other areas of research include out-of-field teaching in mathematics and cross-curricular teaching (mathematics and science) utilizing technology.
Select Publications:
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2010). Tackling the transition – The English mathematics register and students learning through the medium of Irish. Mathematics Education Research Journal.
Johnston, J. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010). ‘Utilising technology to develop a collaborative approach to the teaching and learning of physics and mathematics in second level education in Ireland.’ GIREP-ICPE-MPTL International Conference on Teaching and Learning Physics, Reims, France, August 2010.
Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010). ‘An Dátheangachas agus Foghlaim na Matamaitice in Éirinn.’ Tóstal na Gaeilge, Gaillimh, Feabhra 2010.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2009). The relationship between performance on mathematical word problems and language proficiency for students learning through the medium of Irish. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 71:43-64.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & Hannigan, A. (2009). Out-of-field teaching in post-primary mathematics education: an analysis of the Irish context. NCE-MSTL, University of Limerick.
Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010). ‘Where did it all go right? The socio-political development of Gaeilge as a medium for learning mathematics in Ireland.’ Published proceedings of Mathematics Education and Society 6th Conference, Berlin, March. 2010.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & McCluskey, A. (2009). ‘Extending the mathematical capacity of Gaeilgeoirí: Assessing the effectiveness of bilingual mathematics instruction in first year undergraduate education.’ Published proceedings of Mathematics Education Ireland 3rd Conference, St. Patrick’s College Dublin, Sept. 2009.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2008) ‘Challenges faced by Gaeilgeoirí in the transition to English medium second level mathematics education.’ – Paper presented at ICME 11, Mexico, July 2008.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2007) ‘Mathematics performance and language proficiency: The case of Gaeilgeoirí in Ireland’ – British Educational Research Association annual conference, Institute of Education, London, Sept. 2007.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2006) ‘Mathematics teaching in a second language in Ireland’ – British Educational Research Association annual conference, University of Warwick, Sept. 2006.
Continuous Professional Development
I am affiliated with the National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL) and I am involved in the provision of CPD for post-primary mathematics teachers, in particular the new Project Maths curriculum being introduced. I also under take research/research projects for the NCE-MSTL.
Other Interests: I have a keen interest in Gaelic football, as well as running and cycling.
Position: Head of Education Department
Tel: 0504-21201
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Fax: 0504-23735
Qualifications:
PhD in Mathematics Education (2008) University of Limerick [Title: ‘An investigation into teaching and learning mathematics through the medium of Gaeilge: Additive and Subtractive Bilingualism’].
BSc. Physical Education and Mathematics, Concurrent Teacher Education Degree, Hons. (2005), University of Limerick .
Ag baint amach Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge, Ollscoil Luimnigh.
Awards and Scholarships:
Teaching Council Research Bursary, 2009/’10.
MACSI Postgraduate Scholarship: University of Limerick, 2006-2008.
Advanced Scholars Award, University of Limerick. 2005-2006.
Research Interests:
My principal area of research is concerned with bilingualism (Gaeilge and English) and its influence on mathematical teaching/learning and cognitive development. My other areas of research include out-of-field teaching in mathematics and cross-curricular teaching (mathematics and science) utilizing technology.
Select Publications:
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2010). Tackling the transition – The English mathematics register and students learning through the medium of Irish. Mathematics Education Research Journal.
Johnston, J. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010). ‘Utilising technology to develop a collaborative approach to the teaching and learning of physics and mathematics in second level education in Ireland.’ GIREP-ICPE-MPTL International Conference on Teaching and Learning Physics, Reims, France, August 2010.
Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010). ‘An Dátheangachas agus Foghlaim na Matamaitice in Éirinn.’ Tóstal na Gaeilge, Gaillimh, Feabhra 2010.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2009). The relationship between performance on mathematical word problems and language proficiency for students learning through the medium of Irish. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 71:43-64.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & Hannigan, A. (2009). Out-of-field teaching in post-primary mathematics education: an analysis of the Irish context. NCE-MSTL, University of Limerick.
Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010). ‘Where did it all go right? The socio-political development of Gaeilge as a medium for learning mathematics in Ireland.’ Published proceedings of Mathematics Education and Society 6th Conference, Berlin, March. 2010.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & McCluskey, A. (2009). ‘Extending the mathematical capacity of Gaeilgeoirí: Assessing the effectiveness of bilingual mathematics instruction in first year undergraduate education.’ Published proceedings of Mathematics Education Ireland 3rd Conference, St. Patrick’s College Dublin, Sept. 2009.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2008) ‘Challenges faced by Gaeilgeoirí in the transition to English medium second level mathematics education.’ – Paper presented at ICME 11, Mexico, July 2008.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2007) ‘Mathematics performance and language proficiency: The case of Gaeilgeoirí in Ireland’ – British Educational Research Association annual conference, Institute of Education, London, Sept. 2007.
Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2006) ‘Mathematics teaching in a second language in Ireland’ – British Educational Research Association annual conference, University of Warwick, Sept. 2006.
Continuous Professional Development
I am affiliated with the National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL) and I am involved in the provision of CPD for post-primary mathematics teachers, in particular the new Project Maths curriculum being introduced. I also under take research/research projects for the NCE-MSTL.
Other Interests: I have a keen interest in Gaelic football, as well as running and cycling.
Dr Michael Reynolds
Modules: Teaching Methodology, Modheolaíocht na Gaeilge.
Qualifications:
BA (NUIG)
H Dip Ed (TCD)
H Dip Ed Mgt (NUIM)
MSc. Administration (Notre Dame, Indiana)
PhD (NUIM)
Interests:
Taught at both Primary and Secondary levels;
Secondary School Principal;
Provided pre-service and in-service training for Boards of Management, Principals, and School Staffs;
Lectured in the Education Department, NUI Maynooth.
I am currently a member of the Schools Support Services for the Edmund Rice Schools' Trust.
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Qualifications:
BA (NUIG)
H Dip Ed (TCD)
H Dip Ed Mgt (NUIM)
MSc. Administration (Notre Dame, Indiana)
PhD (NUIM)
Interests:
Taught at both Primary and Secondary levels;
Secondary School Principal;
Provided pre-service and in-service training for Boards of Management, Principals, and School Staffs;
Lectured in the Education Department, NUI Maynooth.
I am currently a member of the Schools Support Services for the Edmund Rice Schools' Trust.
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Dr Marie Gorham
Modules:
Foundations of Teaching and Learning (Year 1)
Adolescent Development (Year 3)
Qualifications:
B.A. Psychology (NUI Maynooth)
PhD Psychology (NUI Maynooth)
Research Interests:
- Autism and the application of Relational Frame Theory (RFT) to educational interventions.
- The application of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (A.B.A.) in the school setting.
- Rules/interventions and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Published Research and Conference Proceedings:
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2009). Derived comparative and transitive relations in young normally-developing children and children with autism. The Psychological Record, 59, 221-226.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., Barnes-Holmes, D., & McAuliffe, D. (2007). Psychological flexibility, rule-following and depression. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, USA.
Gorham, M., McAuliffe, D., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Rule-following: Pliance, tracking, and psychopathology. Paper presented at the 2nd World Conference for the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science, London.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Establishing pliance in experimental and clinical contexts. Paper presented at the 2nd World Conference for the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science, London.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D (2006). Experimental analyses of rule-following. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, USA.
Gorham, M. (2006). Differential patterns of rule-following in an undergraduate population. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Student Conference of the Psychology Society of Ireland.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). More-than, less-than, and deriving transitive relations: Can derived performances be enhanced by the non-linear presentation of experimental stimuli? Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, USA.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Investigating the influence of private versus public rules on behavioural variability. Paper presented at the NUI, Maynooth Post-Graduate Colloquium.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2004). Establishing relational responding in accordance with more-than and less-than and transitive relations in young children diagnosed with autism. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, USA.
Foundations of Teaching and Learning (Year 1)
Adolescent Development (Year 3)
Qualifications:
B.A. Psychology (NUI Maynooth)
PhD Psychology (NUI Maynooth)
Research Interests:
- Autism and the application of Relational Frame Theory (RFT) to educational interventions.
- The application of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (A.B.A.) in the school setting.
- Rules/interventions and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Published Research and Conference Proceedings:
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2009). Derived comparative and transitive relations in young normally-developing children and children with autism. The Psychological Record, 59, 221-226.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., Barnes-Holmes, D., & McAuliffe, D. (2007). Psychological flexibility, rule-following and depression. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, USA.
Gorham, M., McAuliffe, D., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Rule-following: Pliance, tracking, and psychopathology. Paper presented at the 2nd World Conference for the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science, London.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Establishing pliance in experimental and clinical contexts. Paper presented at the 2nd World Conference for the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science, London.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D (2006). Experimental analyses of rule-following. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, USA.
Gorham, M. (2006). Differential patterns of rule-following in an undergraduate population. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Student Conference of the Psychology Society of Ireland.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). More-than, less-than, and deriving transitive relations: Can derived performances be enhanced by the non-linear presentation of experimental stimuli? Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, USA.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2006). Investigating the influence of private versus public rules on behavioural variability. Paper presented at the NUI, Maynooth Post-Graduate Colloquium.
Gorham, M., Barnes-Holmes, Y., & Barnes-Holmes, D. (2004). Establishing relational responding in accordance with more-than and less-than and transitive relations in young children diagnosed with autism. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the (International) Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, USA.
Dr Mary Roche
Qualifications:
NT Dip (Carysfort)
MA in Education (UWE Bristol)
PhD. University of Limerick
Modules:
• Philosophy of Education
• Preparation for Teaching Practice
• Classroom Management
• Professional and Personal Development
Areas of Interest:
I have been a teacher for many years and I am passionately interested in all areas of education, particularly in the areas of Philosophy of Education, Pedagogy, and Professional Development. I also have a professional interest in the area of Critical Literacy and work closely with Education Centres nationally in promoting the use of children’s picturebooks as a strategy for critical thinking. I am currently involved with the Teaching Council in investigating a new model of teacher ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD).
Selected publications:
McDonagh, C., Roche, M., Sullivan, B. and Glenn, M. (2012a) Enhancing Practice through Classroom Research: a Teacher’s Guide to Professional Development. Routledge: London and New York.
Roche, M. (2012b) Critical Thinking and Book Talk. Podcast 1 and 2: Aistear Toolkit, National Council for Curriculum and Development. NCCA.(Link forthcoming)
Roche, M. (2011a) ‘Creating a dialogical and critical classroom: reflection and action to improve practice’. Educational Action Research, 19:3, 327-343.
Roche, M. (2011b) with (Glenn, M., McDonagh, C. and Sullivan, B.) Commissioned Research for Teaching Council of Ireland 'Practice-based Research' http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/research/commissioned-research.213.html
Roche, M. (2011c) with (Glenn, M., McDonagh, C. and Sullivan, B.) 'Continuing Professional Development': presentation at Teaching Council of Ireland Conference, Rochestown, Cork 10th November 2011.
Roche, M. (2011d) Critical Thinking and Book Talk. Seminar for Aistear Tutors, Athlone. Nov 2011.
Roche, M. (2010a) ‘Critical Thinking and Book Talk: Using Picturebooks to Promote Discussion and Critical Thinking in the Classroom’ in Literacy in the 21st Century: Perspectives, Challenges and Transformations. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland.
Roche, M. (2010b) ‘Critical Thinking and Book Talk: Using Picturebooks to Promote Discussion and Critical Thinking in the Classroom’. Reading Association of Ireland, Reading News. Autumn 2011: 5-7.
Roche, M. (2010c) ‘Questioning the Answer: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Classroom’. The Learning Teacher Magazine, (2) p.7.
Roche, M. (2010d) ‘Questioning the answer: nurturing a critical, caring and emancipatory community of practice using picture books and classroom dialogue’. Paper presented at OMEP Conference, University College Cork, 27th March 2010.
Roche, M. (2010e) ‘A self-study action research approach towards developing dialogic pedagogies to support children’s capacity to think critically’. An Leanbh Óg: Journal of l’Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Préscolaire (OMEP) (4/5).
Roche, M. (2010f) (with Glenn, M., McDonagh, C. and Sullivan, B. ‘Communities of Learning and Professional Development’. Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) 25th Annual Education Consultative Conference on Education, Cork, November 2010.
Roche, M. (2009) (with Glenn, M. and Sullivan, B.) ‘Doing Practitioner-Based Action Research Creatively’ at International Professional Development Association (IPDA) - Ireland, Second Annual Conference, ‘Creativity in Education’ St Patrick’s College, Dublin, March 2009.
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NT Dip (Carysfort)
MA in Education (UWE Bristol)
PhD. University of Limerick
Modules:
• Philosophy of Education
• Preparation for Teaching Practice
• Classroom Management
• Professional and Personal Development
Areas of Interest:
I have been a teacher for many years and I am passionately interested in all areas of education, particularly in the areas of Philosophy of Education, Pedagogy, and Professional Development. I also have a professional interest in the area of Critical Literacy and work closely with Education Centres nationally in promoting the use of children’s picturebooks as a strategy for critical thinking. I am currently involved with the Teaching Council in investigating a new model of teacher ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD).
Selected publications:
McDonagh, C., Roche, M., Sullivan, B. and Glenn, M. (2012a) Enhancing Practice through Classroom Research: a Teacher’s Guide to Professional Development. Routledge: London and New York.
Roche, M. (2012b) Critical Thinking and Book Talk. Podcast 1 and 2: Aistear Toolkit, National Council for Curriculum and Development. NCCA.(Link forthcoming)
Roche, M. (2011a) ‘Creating a dialogical and critical classroom: reflection and action to improve practice’. Educational Action Research, 19:3, 327-343.
Roche, M. (2011b) with (Glenn, M., McDonagh, C. and Sullivan, B.) Commissioned Research for Teaching Council of Ireland 'Practice-based Research' http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/research/commissioned-research.213.html
Roche, M. (2011c) with (Glenn, M., McDonagh, C. and Sullivan, B.) 'Continuing Professional Development': presentation at Teaching Council of Ireland Conference, Rochestown, Cork 10th November 2011.
Roche, M. (2011d) Critical Thinking and Book Talk. Seminar for Aistear Tutors, Athlone. Nov 2011.
Roche, M. (2010a) ‘Critical Thinking and Book Talk: Using Picturebooks to Promote Discussion and Critical Thinking in the Classroom’ in Literacy in the 21st Century: Perspectives, Challenges and Transformations. Dublin: Reading Association of Ireland.
Roche, M. (2010b) ‘Critical Thinking and Book Talk: Using Picturebooks to Promote Discussion and Critical Thinking in the Classroom’. Reading Association of Ireland, Reading News. Autumn 2011: 5-7.
Roche, M. (2010c) ‘Questioning the Answer: Critical and Creative Thinking in the Classroom’. The Learning Teacher Magazine, (2) p.7.
Roche, M. (2010d) ‘Questioning the answer: nurturing a critical, caring and emancipatory community of practice using picture books and classroom dialogue’. Paper presented at OMEP Conference, University College Cork, 27th March 2010.
Roche, M. (2010e) ‘A self-study action research approach towards developing dialogic pedagogies to support children’s capacity to think critically’. An Leanbh Óg: Journal of l’Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Préscolaire (OMEP) (4/5).
Roche, M. (2010f) (with Glenn, M., McDonagh, C. and Sullivan, B. ‘Communities of Learning and Professional Development’. Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) 25th Annual Education Consultative Conference on Education, Cork, November 2010.
Roche, M. (2009) (with Glenn, M. and Sullivan, B.) ‘Doing Practitioner-Based Action Research Creatively’ at International Professional Development Association (IPDA) - Ireland, Second Annual Conference, ‘Creativity in Education’ St Patrick’s College, Dublin, March 2009.
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Caitriona Spooner
Qualifications:
B.A., H.D.E., M.A.
Modules:
Preparation for Teaching Practice
Curriculum and Assessment Studies
Classroom Management
Areas of Interest:
The examination of evidence about the way children learn and analyzing its relevance to the organization of the curriculum.
The application of management principles to the classroom situation.
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B.A., H.D.E., M.A.
Modules:
Preparation for Teaching Practice
Curriculum and Assessment Studies
Classroom Management
Areas of Interest:
The examination of evidence about the way children learn and analyzing its relevance to the organization of the curriculum.
The application of management principles to the classroom situation.
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Molly Daly
Qualifications:
Diploma in Social Studies
B.A.(hons)Degree in Arts
Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
M.Ed ACE
Modules:
Sociology of Education
History of Education
Areas of Interest:
I have an interest in the history of the onset of the Great Famine, in particular in the town of Clonmel and I am also interested in Irish feminism in the 19th century and its impact on the nation.
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Diploma in Social Studies
B.A.(hons)Degree in Arts
Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
M.Ed ACE
Modules:
Sociology of Education
History of Education
Areas of Interest:
I have an interest in the history of the onset of the Great Famine, in particular in the town of Clonmel and I am also interested in Irish feminism in the 19th century and its impact on the nation.
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Catherine McCormack
Qualifications:
M.A. in Education
B.Rel. Sc.,
H.Dip in Guidance and Counselling
Diploma in Counselling Skills
Further studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Modules:
Psychology of Education
Areas of Interest:
I am currently accrediting with the IACP as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
I studied psychology with the Open University for two years.
My area of interest is Suicide particularly in relation to young people
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M.A. in Education
B.Rel. Sc.,
H.Dip in Guidance and Counselling
Diploma in Counselling Skills
Further studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Modules:
Psychology of Education
Areas of Interest:
I am currently accrediting with the IACP as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
I studied psychology with the Open University for two years.
My area of interest is Suicide particularly in relation to young people
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Mary Teresa McCormack
Qualifications:
MA in Theological Studies
MA in Culture and Spirituality
Graduate Diploma in Remedial Education
Bachelor of Education
Modules:
Methodology in Religious Studies
Areas of Interest:
I created Iontas, (Creative Space for Awakening Consciousness) in Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Here as well as in other settings I offer courses in Ecological Spirituality, New Consciousness and the Art of Meditation. (http://www.iontas.org)
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MA in Theological Studies
MA in Culture and Spirituality
Graduate Diploma in Remedial Education
Bachelor of Education
Modules:
Methodology in Religious Studies
Areas of Interest:
I created Iontas, (Creative Space for Awakening Consciousness) in Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Here as well as in other settings I offer courses in Ecological Spirituality, New Consciousness and the Art of Meditation. (http://www.iontas.org)
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