Biography
Masters in Information and Communication Technology in Education, Title: An investigation into whether ICT can promote critical thinking in mathematics by enhancing mathematical understanding and logical thinking (applicable to mathematics teaching at second level), ICT: visual programming, Web Design, Databases, Networking, Research in ICT in Education
Second class honours grade 1(GPA 3.38), University of Limerick, 2005
Higher Diploma in Computers in Education, Second Class Honours Grade 2, Trinity College Dublin, 1982
Higher Diploma in Education, Second Class Honours, National University of Ireland Galway (UCG), Galway, 1980
B.Sc. in Science, Mathematics and Chemistry, Pass, National University of Ireland Galway (UCG), Galway, 1979
Waterford Institute of Technology
2005 – present
Lectured in mathematics in Computing & Mathematics and Science departments.
Lectured in Computer Applications (advanced spreadsheets, Project Management and System Development) in the department of Computing & Mathematics
Tutored in learning support in WIT.
Was engaged in course development work within the Computing & Mathematics and Science departments.
Was engaged in, and led, the development of a new degree in Computing with Psychology
1999 – 2004
Lectured in mathematics in Computing & Mathematics and Science departments and Engineering departments.
Lectured in Computer Applications (advanced spreadsheets) in the department of Computing & Mathematics department
Was engaged in course development work within the Computing & Mathematics and Science departments.
Tipperary Institute
2004 – 2005
Lectured in Mathematics and Computer Applications to first year students in the Sustainable Rural Development department
Oscail, Dublin City University
2001 – 2002
Had responsibility for tutoring guiding and directing students in first year Management Science - a distance learning course for a Degree/Diploma in Information Technology
Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin
1997 – 1999
Lectured in mathematics to first year engineering students-they were part-time mature students.
Stratford College, Rathgar, Dublin
1980 – 1997
Taught Mathematics from first year to higher level Leaving Certificate and Chemistry to higher level Leaving Certificate and Science to Junior Certificate to higher level.
For my masters degree my thesis title was:
'An investigation into whether ICT can promote critical thinking in mathematics by enhancing mathematical understanding and logical thinking' and this research is applicable to mathematics teaching at second level.
My main area of interest at the present time is in mathematics education. Identifying the gap in what is required at H.E. and what is acquired at 2nd level mathematics is of particular interest to me.
I continue to engage with appropriate courses within the college for my professional development eg Practical Pedagogy module.
I attend conferences and workshops from time to time that I find invaluable such as:
Mathematics service teaching workshop-Tallaght IT
The 3rd Irish Symposium for Undergraduate Mathematics Education-NUIG
The 3rd Maths Service Teaching Conference –WIT
The 7th Annual Conference in Mathematics and Statistics Service Teaching and Learning-NUI Maynooth
The 8th Annual Irish Workshop on Mathematics Learning and Support Centres-Queens University, Belfast
I continue to engage with appropriate courses within the college for my professional development eg Practical Pedagogy module.
I attend conferences and workshops from time to time that I find invaluable such as:
Mathematics service teaching workshop-Tallaght IT
The 3rd Irish Symposium for Undergraduate Mathematics Education-NUIG
The 3rd Maths Service Teaching Conference –WIT
The 7th Annual Conference in Mathematics and Statistics Service Teaching and Learning-NUI Maynooth
The 8th Annual Irish Workshop on Mathematics Learning and Support Centres-Queens University, Belfast