Book Launch Mathematical Modelling for Teachers: A practical guide to applicable mathematics education On October 24th 2019 the book Mathematical Modelling for Teachers: A practical guide to applicable mathematics education was launched in EPI STEM. This book was co-authored by Prof Juergen Maasz, Dr Niamh O’Meara, Dr Patrick Johnson and Prof John O’Donoghue…
Mathematical Modelling for Teachers Mathematical Modelling for Teachers A Practical guide to Applicable Mathematics Education Jurgen Maaz, Niamh O Meara, Patrick Johnson, John O Donoghue While there are many areas of focus in mathematics education, there are many good reasons for offering applicable mathematics education in…
Examining the Phenomenon of “Teaching Out-of-field” This new and exciting book on International Perspectives on Teaching as a Non-specialist has just been launched Examining the Phenomenon of “Teaching Out-of-field". This book identifies and surveys the major themes around ‘out-of-field teaching’, that is, teaching subjects or year…
“Numeracy Across the Curriculum” Research-based strategies for enhancing teaching and learning. Merrilyn Goos, Vince Geiger, Shelley Dole, Helen Forgasz and Anne Bennison A guide for pre-service teachers on understanding numeracy and its application in both primary and secondary schooling. Being numerate involves more than…
Contributions to a new science education book EPISTEM researchers Joanne Broggy, John O'Reilly, Sibel Erduran and Grainne Walshe have contributed 2 chapters to a new science education book published by Sense Publishers and edited by Professors Keith Taber from University of Cambridge, UK and Ben Akpan from…
New CPD Resources on Scientific Practices New continuous professional development (CPD) resources for science teaching has been produced at EPI-STEM. The work stems from a project led by Professor Sibel Erduran with participation of colleagues from Bogazici University, Turkey and University of Delaware, USA. The project…
Science Education Journal (Wiley) Special Issue Published Professor Sibel Erduran has edited a collection of papers on the theme of “scientific practices” in the November 2015 (Volume 99, Issue 6) issue of the journal Science Education. The collection brings together the work of science educators as well…
The Irish Independent And EPI•STEM Teacher Offer: Go Figure Maths Supplement For Junior Cycle The Irish Independent is delighted to offer second level schools the opportunity to avail of Go Figure, the monthly Junior Cert maths supplement for only €2.70 per student for the academic year. Published in association with EPI•STEM, Go Figure is…
The Irish Independent and EPI•STEM Teacher Offer: Science Scope Junior Cert Science Supplement Due to its success last year, the Irish Independent has worked again with EPI•STEM to produce Science Scope, the Science supplement for the Junior Cert Cycle. This 9-issue series, published on a monthly basis throughout the academic year, is a…
Relevant Chemistry Education: From Theory to Practice EPI•STEM researchers Dr Peter Childs, Dr Anne O'Dwyer, Dr Sarah Hayes and Professor Sibel Erduran have contributed chapters to a new book entitled "Relevant Chemistry Education: From Theory to Practice" published in 2015 by Sense Publishers. The volume edited by…
