Cumann Oidí Matamaitice na hÉireann or Irish Mathematics Teachers Association was founded in 1964. The aim of the IMTA is to further the study and teaching of Mathematics and to foster co-operation between teachers of Mathematics at all levels, especially by means of the following: The encouragement of the formation of regional branches; The promotion…
The IMS was constituted in 1976 for the purpose of promoting and extending the knowledge of mathematics and its applications. As part of its remit, the society seeks to improve mathematics education in Ireland, particularly in third level. The society publishes papers in maths education though its journal (Irish Math. Soc. Bulletin) and sponsors presentations…
Overview of work Completed by the Group 2011: the association held the‚ Our Children, Our Future‚ conference hosted by IT Sligo. In addition to two days of key note addresses, a series of academic workshops focussing upon policy, pedagogy and practice in early childhood education and care provided a vibrant forum for educators, students, practitioners,…
Teaching and Learning Languages in Ireland is a combination of 2 disciplinary groups One Voice for Languages and Languages in Ireland One Voice for Languages What we believe: Languages are essential, valuable and exciting What we want: Language issues to be raised at the highest levels of government and to be brought to the consciousness…
Overview: The teaching and learning specialist group of the PSAI (Political Studies Association of Ireland) brings together scholars (from post-graduates to established academics) to explore innovations in teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum development, and examine different pedagogical approaches within the discipline. It acts as a forum for networking, debate, publication and grant application and as…
Overview: PEPAYS-Ireland provides a predominantly Ireland-based community in which those interested in learning about, and contributing to, evidence-based research related to physical education, physical activity, health and sport across all age groups can reside. It is also intended that PEPAYS-Ireland will connect researchers and policy makers, encouraging researchers to consider how best to influence decision-making…
Overview Initial set up discussion. Agreement on planned work. Discussions with QQI, IOTI and submission to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment research on Future Skills needs for the industry. Initial planning of focus group session with industry professionals. Contact details: Mr Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin Tel: + 353 (0)74 9186603 Email: ciaran.ohannrachain@lyit.ie Internet: www.lyit.ie
The Society for Music Education in Ireland aims to provide an ‘umbrella’ group for recognised music education individuals, organisations/associations and institutions in order to: provide a forum for those organisations, institutions, and individuals who are involved in music education in Ireland to meet and share views, observations and knowledge in a spirit of co-operation and…
GEOTEaCH is an all Island initiative, Its purpose is to strategically target undergraduate geotechnical engineering education by developing online resources that make the subject engaging, relevant and fun. To date circa 25 videos covering the essentials of soil mechanics are freely available on YouTube (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4p6rp1knVY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvIBR8wwyjI ). Further resources are currently under development…
The Irish Network of Medical Educators was founded in 2008 with the aim of enhancing medical education on the island of Ireland by bringing together individuals and organisations with an interest in and responsibilities for medical and healthcare education. The organisation began as a collaboration between the seven undergraduate medical schools on the island of…
