Máire's key research interests include - bilingualism (Irish and English languages) and mathematics education; mathematics teacher professional development; practitioner research in teacher education; and STEM education. She is Co-Leader of the 14th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (Feb. 2025) - Thematic Working Group 09 - Interaction, Communication and Language in Mathematics Education, and has been an International Programme Committee (IPC) member for the past three European Topic Conferences on Language in the Mathematics Classroom and is currently Chair of the IPC. Máire also served as an Organising Committee Member of the Topic Sub Group - Language and Communication in Mathematics Education, at the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education in 2021.
Mathematics teacher professional development.
Action/practitioner research in teacher education.
Cross-curricular teaching and learning - mathematics and science
Biography
Dr. Máire Ní Ríordáin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University College Cork. She is a graduate of Physical Education and Mathematics (BSc.(Hons.), 2005), and Mathematics Education (PhD, 2009) from the University of Limerick. Máire is currently M.Ed. Modular Programme Director, the School of Education Examinations Officer, and Chair of the School of Education Research Ethics Committee. Máire has held previous academic positions in the National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL) in the University of Limerick (2008 - 2010), in MIC Thurles Campus (2010-2012), and in the School of Education, NUI Galway (2012 - 2016). She is currently Treasurer of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI, 2022-2024 and 2024-2026) and a serving member of their Executive Committee (2021 - current).Máire's key research interests include - bilingualism (Irish and English languages) and mathematics education; mathematics teacher professional development; practitioner research in teacher education; and STEM education. She is Co-Leader of the 14th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (Feb. 2025) - Thematic Working Group 09 - Interaction, Communication and Language in Mathematics Education, and has been an International Programme Committee (IPC) member for the past three European Topic Conferences on Language in the Mathematics Classroom and is currently Chair of the IPC. Máire also served as an Organising Committee Member of the Topic Sub Group - Language and Communication in Mathematics Education, at the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education in 2021.
Research Interests
Bilingualism (Irish and English) and mathematics education.Mathematics teacher professional development.
Action/practitioner research in teacher education.
Cross-curricular teaching and learning - mathematics and science
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M²EID: Mathematical Meta-level developments in English and Irish language Discourses | Irish Research Council | 01-FEB-16 | 01-DEC-17 | €95,500.00 | |
| Academic Returners Scheme UCC | University College Cork | 01-MAR-18 | 30-JUN-19 | €4,355.00 | |
| Treading the tightrope: Developing inquiring professionals | National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | 01-JUL-24 | 30-JUN-25 | €5,050.00 | |
| Academic Returners Scheme UCC | University College Cork | 01-JUN-20 | 30-SEP-21 | €4,750.00 | |
| Algebraic Screener for Irish 14-year-olds. | Irish Research Council | 01-SEP-15 | 30-JAN-17 | €72,940.00 | |
| Examining the Practices and Experiences of Graduates of the PDMT | Irish Funded Research | 08-MAR-19 | 30-JUN-24 | €24,000.00 | |
| MELBA: Mathématiques à l'école en langue bretonne aujourd'hui | 01-JAN-13 | 30-SEP-14 | €14,000.00 | ||
| SUIM² – Spreagadh na hUimhearthachta tríd Imeachtaí Múinteoireachta Muiníneacha | COGG | 01-APR-13 | 31-MAR-15 | €30,000.00 | |
| An Evaluation of the Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching | 01-SEP-13 | 30-JUN-17 | €20,000.00 |
Publications
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | 'Case Study Approaches' Tagnin, L., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) 'Case Study Approaches' In: Delahunty, T., & Ní Ríordáin, M (eds). Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research: Research Methodology and Design. Oxon: Routledge. [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'Introduction by Editors' Delahunty, T., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) 'Introduction by Editors' In: Delahunty, T., & Ní Ríordáin, M (eds). Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research: Research Methodology and Design. Oxon: Routledge. [Details] | |
| (2023) | 'Conclusions and Future Directions in STEM Education Research Approaches' Ní Ríordáin, M., & Delahunty, T. (2023) 'Conclusions and Future Directions in STEM Education Research Approaches' In: Delahunty, T., & Ní Ríordáin, M (eds). Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research: Research Methodology and Design. Oxon: Routledge. [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Eliminating the fear of getting 'caught out': An examination of the development of out-of-field mathematics teachers' professional understandings' Ní Ríordáin, M., Goos, M., Faulkner, F., Quirke, S., Lane, C., & O' Meara, N. (2022) 'Eliminating the fear of getting 'caught out': An examination of the development of out-of-field mathematics teachers' professional understandings' In: Out-of-field Teaching Across Teaching Disciplines and Contexts. Netherlands: Springer. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Teacher professional competence: What can be learned about the knowledge and practices needed for teaching?' Ní Ríordáin, M., Paolucci, C. & Lyons, T. (2019) 'Teacher professional competence: What can be learned about the knowledge and practices needed for teaching?' In: Hobbs, L. & Törner, G (eds). Examining the phenomenon of “teaching out-of-field”: International perspectives on teaching as a non-specialist. Dordrecht: Springer. [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Teaching out-of-field internationally' Price, A., Vale, C., Porsch, R., Esti, R., Faulkner, F., Ní Ríordáin, M., Crisan, C. & Luft, J. (2019) 'Teaching out-of-field internationally' In: Hobbs, L. & Törner, G (eds). Examining the phenomenon of “teaching out-of-field”: International perspectives on teaching as a non-specialist. Dordrecht: Springer. [Details] |
Edited Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research: Research Methodology and Design Thomas Delahunty Máire Ní Ríordáin (Ed.). (2023) Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research: Research Methodology and Design Oxon: Routledge. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | 'Navigating a male dominated domain: experiences of female STEM students in higher education in Ireland' Slattery, O., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) 'Navigating a male dominated domain: experiences of female STEM students in higher education in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'LCM2: a discursive framework to support cognitive research in bilingual mathematics contexts' Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2022) 'LCM2: a discursive framework to support cognitive research in bilingual mathematics contexts'. Research In Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Building science through questions in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classrooms' Tagnin L.;Ní Ríordáin M. (2021) 'Building science through questions in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classrooms'. International Journal Of Stem Education, 8 (1) [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Impact of a national professional development programme for out-of-field teachers of mathematics in Ireland' Goos M.;Ní Ríordáin M.;Faulkner F.;Lane C. (2021) 'Impact of a national professional development programme for out-of-field teachers of mathematics in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Teachers’ Perspectives on Achieving an Integrated Curricular Model of Primary STEM Education in Ireland: Authentic or Utopian Ideology?' Delahunty, T., Prendergast, M. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2021) 'Teachers’ Perspectives on Achieving an Integrated Curricular Model of Primary STEM Education in Ireland: Authentic or Utopian Ideology?'. Frontiers In Education, 6 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | 'Irish pre-service mathematics teachers’ knowledge of curriculum-aligned content' Ní Ríordáin, Máire; Ni Shuilleabhain, Aoibhinn; Prendergast, Mark; Johnson, Patrick (2021) 'Irish pre-service mathematics teachers’ knowledge of curriculum-aligned content'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Out-of-field mathematics teachers' beliefs and practices: An examination of change and tensions using Zone Theory' Lane, C. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2020) 'Out-of-field mathematics teachers' beliefs and practices: An examination of change and tensions using Zone Theory'. International Journal Of Science And Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'An attitudinal snapshot of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers' Prendergast, M., Ní Ríordáin, M., Ní Shúilleabháin, A., Johnson, P., & O'Rourke, I. (2020) 'An attitudinal snapshot of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers'. Issues In Educational Research, 30 (1):283-301 [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Designing a national blended learning program for “out-of-field” mathematics teacher professional development' Goos, M., O’ Donoghue, J., Ní Ríordáin, M., Faulkner, F., Hall, T. & O’ Meara, M. (2020) 'Designing a national blended learning program for “out-of-field” mathematics teacher professional development'. Zdm-Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Bilingual undergraduate students' language use and meta-level developments relating to functions' Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2019) 'Bilingual undergraduate students' language use and meta-level developments relating to functions'. Mathematics Education Research Journal, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Supporting key aspects of practice in making mathematics explicit in science lessons' Johnston, J. Walshe, G. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2019) 'Supporting key aspects of practice in making mathematics explicit in science lessons'. International Journal Of Science And Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'The evolution of student teachers' concerns regarding mathematics curricular reform' Johnson, P., Ní Shuilleabháin, A., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Prendergast, M. (2019) 'The evolution of student teachers' concerns regarding mathematics curricular reform'. International Journal Of Science And Mathematics Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2018) | 'Exploiting the potential of bilingualism: Irish-medium primary mathematics teachers’ self-reported practices in relation to utilising language-as-resource' Ní Ríordáin, M. (2018) 'Exploiting the potential of bilingualism: Irish-medium primary mathematics teachers’ self-reported practices in relation to utilising language-as-resource'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'An examination of the professional development needs of out-of-field mathematics teachers' Ní Ríordáin, M., Paolucci, C. & O' Dwyer, L. M. (2017) 'An examination of the professional development needs of out-of-field mathematics teachers'. Teaching and Teacher Education, 64 :162-174 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Examining the effect of female students' mindset on their approach to challenges when learning mathematics' O' Sullivan, C. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2017) 'Examining the effect of female students' mindset on their approach to challenges when learning mathematics'. Journal of Teacher Action Research, 4 (1):2-19 [Details] | |
| (2016) | 'Making mathematics and science integration happen: key aspects of practice' Ní Ríordáin, M., Johnston, J., Walshe, G. (2016) 'Making mathematics and science integration happen: key aspects of practice'. International Journal Of Mathematical Education In Science And Technology, 47 (2):233-255 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'What do we know about mathematics teaching and learning of multilingual adults and why does it matter?' Ní Ríordáin, M., Coben, D. & Miller-Reilly, B. (2015) 'What do we know about mathematics teaching and learning of multilingual adults and why does it matter?'. Adults Learning Mathematics International Journal, 10 (1):8-23 [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'An integrated approach to the teaching and learning of science and mathematics utilising technology – the teachers’ perspective' Johnston, J., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Walshe, G. (2014) 'An integrated approach to the teaching and learning of science and mathematics utilising technology – the teachers’ perspective'. Journal on School Educational Technology, 9 (4):14-26 [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Bilingual 3rd level education – rich insights from an Irish context' Ní Ríordáin, M. (2014) 'Bilingual 3rd level education – rich insights from an Irish context'. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 4 (10):51-61 [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Tackling the transition – The English mathematics register and students learning through the medium of Irish' Ní Ríordáin, M. & O' Donoghue, J. (2011) 'Tackling the transition – The English mathematics register and students learning through the medium of Irish'. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 23 (1):43-65 [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Navigating layers of teacher uncertainty among preservice science and mathematics teachers engaged in action research' Capobianco, B. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2015) 'Navigating layers of teacher uncertainty among preservice science and mathematics teachers engaged in action research'. Educational Action Research, 23 (4):581-598 [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Who teaches our students mathematics at post-primary education in Ireland?' Ní Ríordáin, M. and Hannigan, A. (2011) 'Who teaches our students mathematics at post-primary education in Ireland?'. Irish Educational Studies, 30 (3):289-304 [Details] | |
| (2009) | 'The relationship between performance on mathematical word problems and language proficiency for students learning through the medium of Irish' 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 [DOI] [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 9) Ní Ríordáin, M (2023) The bilingual advantage: Where we are and where to next . In: Aisling Twohill & Stephen Quirke eds. Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 9) DCU, Dublin, , 13-OCT-23 - 14-OCT-23 , pp.212-219 [Details] | |
| (2023) | In P. Drijvers, C. Csapodi, H. Palmér, K. Gosztonyi, & E. Kónya (Eds.), Proceedings of the Thirteenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME13) Ingram, J., Erath, K., Schüler-Meyer, A., Gíslason, I., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) An introduction to TWG9: Mathematics and language In P. Drijvers, C. Csapodi, H. Palmér, K. Gosztonyi, & E. Kónya (Eds.), Proceedings of the Thirteenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME13) Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics and ERME, , pp.1523-1530 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2023) | Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 9) Lange, T., Meaney, T., & Ní, Ríordáin, M. (2023) Currachs and ethnomathematics . In: Aisling Twohill & Stephen Quirke eds. Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 9) DCU, Dublin, , 13-OCT-23 - 14-OCT-23 , pp.163-170 [Details] | |
| (2023) | Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 9) Slattery, O., Prendergast, M. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) Nurturing the next generation of women in STEM . In: Aisling Twohill & Stephen Quirke eds. Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 9) DCU, Dublin, , 13-OCT-23 - 14-OCT-23 , pp.268-275 [Details] | |
| (2022) | Proceedings of Topic Study Group 39, 14th International Congress on mathematical Education Ingram, J., Schütte, M., Hu, F., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Vui, T. (2022) Meeting the challenges of researching language and communication in mathematics education . In: J. Ingram, M. Schütte & M. Ní Ríordáin eds. Proceedings of Topic Study Group 39, 14th International Congress on mathematical Education , pp.1-4 [Details] | |
| (2021) | Proceedings of the Eighth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 8) O' Brien, A. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2021) Validation of task items on a screener for initial algebra . In: M. Kingston and P. Grimes eds. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 8) , 15-OCT-21 - 16-OCT-21 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | Proceedings of the Eighth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 8) Ní Ríordáin, M., Ní Shuilleabháin, A., Prendergast, M. & Johnson, P. (2021) Mathematical content knowledge of pre-service teachers: Implications for consecutive ITE programmes . In: M. Kingston and P. Grimes eds. Proceedings of the Eighth Conference on Research in Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI 8) , 15-OCT-21 - 16-OCT-21 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | Proceedings of the Seventh ERME Topic Conference on Language in the Mathematics Classroom Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2020) Bilingual undergraduate mathematics teaching examined through a commognitive lens . In: Jenni Ingram, Kirstin Erath, Frode Rønning, Alexander Schüler-Meyer eds. Proceedings of the Seventh ERME Topic Conference on Language in the Mathematics Classroom Montpellier, France, , pp.47-54 [Details] | |
| (2019) | Mathematics education research: Impacting practice (Proceedings of the 42nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia) Goos, M., Ní Ríordáin, M., Lane, C. & Faulkner, F. (2019) Impact of a national professional development program on the beliefs and practices of out-of-field teachers of mathematics . In: G. Hine, S. Blackley, & A. Cooke eds. Mathematics education research: Impacting practice (Proceedings of the 42nd annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia) Perth, , pp.316-323 [Details] | |
| (2019) | In U.T. Jankvist, M. Van den Heuvel-Panhuizen, & M. Veldhuis (Eds.), Proceedings of the Eleventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (pp.1722 - 1729). Utrecht, the Netherlands: Freudenthal Group & Freudenthal Institute, Utrecht University and ERME Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2019) Adopting a discursive lens to examine functions learning and language use by bilingual undergraduate students In U.T. Jankvist, M. Van den Heuvel-Panhuizen, & M. Veldhuis (Eds.), Proceedings of the Eleventh Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (pp.1722 - 1729). Utrecht, the Netherlands: Freudenthal Group & Freudenthal Institute, Utrecht University and ERME , 05-FEB-19 - 10-FEB-19 , pp.1722-1729 [Details] | |
| (2018) | 8th Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC) Lane, C. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2018) Action research facilitating belief change for out-of-field mathematics teachers 8th Science and Mathematics Education Conference (SMEC) DCU, Dublin, Ireland, , 26-JUN-18 - 26-JUN-18 [Details] | |
| (2017) | 10th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Ryan, Miriam; Ní Ríordáin, Máire (2017) The role of the classroom teacher in supporting bilingual primary pupils in the learning of mathematics 10th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Dublin, Ireland, , 01-FEB-17 - 05-FEB-17 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2017) | European Science Education Research Association Tagnin, L., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Fleming, M. (2017) Accessing science through classroom talk when adopting a CLIL approach European Science Education Research Association , 21-AUG-17 - 25-JAN-18 [Details] | |
| (2017) | 10th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education O’ Brien, Aoife; Ní Ríordáin, Máire (2017) Examining difficulties in initial algebra: Pre-requisite and algebra content areas for Irish post-primary students . In: Thérèse Dooley & Ghislaine Gueudet eds. 10th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Dublin, Ireland, , 01-FEB-17 - 05-FEB-17 , pp.3556-3563 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 10th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Ní Ríordáin, Máire; Flanagan, Eílis; Brilly, Claire (2017) Ensuring methodological rigor for investigating the discourse development of bilingual mathematics learners . In: Thérèse Dooley & Ghislaine Gueudet eds. 10th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Dublin, Ireland, , 01-FEB-17 - 05-FEB-17 , pp.1340-1347 [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2016) | New Perspectives in Science Education Johnston, J., Walshe, G., Ní Ríordáin,M. (2016) Utilising different models of integration to enhance the teaching of second level science and mathematics . In: Pixel eds. New Perspectives in Science Education Florence, Italy, , pp.72-76 [Details] | |
| (2016) | 7th Science and Mathematics Education Conference Ní Shuilleabháin, A., Johnson, P., Prendergast, M., Ní Ríordáin, M. (2016) Pre-service mathematics teachers' concerns and attitudinal beliefs on implementing curricular reform 7th Science and Mathematics Education Conference [Details] | |
| (2015) | 9th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Poisard, C., Ní Ríordáin, M., Le Pipec, E. (2015) Mathematics education in bilingual contexts: Irish-English, Breton-French . In: K. Krainer, N. Vondrova eds. 9th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Prague, Czech Republic, , pp.1468-1474 [Details] | |
| (2015) | 9th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Ní Ríordáin, M., McCluskey, A. (2015) Bilingual mathematics learners, conceptual mathematical activity and the role of their languages. How best to investigate? . In: K. Krainer, N. Vondrova eds. 9th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education Prague, Czech Republic, , pp.1454-1460 [Details] | |
| (2013) | 8th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education Ní Ríordáin, M (2013) A comparison of Irish and English language features and the potential impact on mathematical processing . In: B. Ubuz, C. Haser, M. Mariotti eds. 8th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education Antalya, Turkey, , pp.1576-1585 [Details] | |
| (2011) | 7th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education Ní Ríordáin, M. (2011) A working model for improving mathematics teaching and learning for bilingual students . In: M. Pytlak, T. Rowland, E. Swoboda eds. 7th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education Rzeszow, Poland, , pp.1346-1355 [Details] | |
| (2010) | GIREP - ICPE-MPTL International Conference Ní Ríordáin, M., Johnston, J., McCelland, G. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2010) Utilising technology to develop a collaborative approach to the teaching and learning of physics and mathematics in second level education in Ireland . In: W. Kaminski, M. Michelini eds. GIREP - ICPE-MPTL International Conference Reims, France, , pp.107-114 [Details] | |
| (2010) | Mathematics Education and Society 6th Conference Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010) Where did it all go right? The socio-political development of Gaeilge as a medium for learning mathematics in Ireland . In: U. Gellert, E. Jablonka, C. Morgan eds. Mathematics Education and Society 6th Conference Berlin, Germany, , pp.387-398 [Details] | |
| (2009) | Third National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI-3) Ní Ríordáin, M., McCluskey, A (2009) Extending the mathematical capacity of Gaeilgeoirí: Assessing the effectiveness of bilingual mathematics instruction in first year undergraduate education . In: D. Corcoran, T. Dooley, S. Close, R. Ward eds. Third National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI-3) Dublin, Ireland, , pp.379-390 [Details] | |
| (2009) | Third National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI-3) Ní Ríordáin, M., Hannigan, A. (2009) Assessing the level of suitably qualified teachers teaching mathematics at post-primary education in Ireland . In: D. Corcoran, T. Dooley, S. Close, R. Ward eds. Third National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI-3) Dublin, Ireland, , pp.273-282 [Details] | |
| (2008) | 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-11) Ní Ríordáin, M., O' Donoghue, J. (2008) Challenges faced by Gaeilgeoirí in the transition to English medium second level mathematics education . In: C. Signoret eds. 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-11) Monterrey, Mexico, , pp.3343-3354 [Details] | |
| (2008) | 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-11) Ní Ríordáin, M., O’ Donoghue, J. (2008) An investigation into bilingual adult mathematics learners within an Irish context . In: C. Signoret eds. 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-11) Monterrey, Mexico, , pp.2672-2683 [Details] | |
| (2007) | 14th International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematic Ní Ríordáin, M., O' Donoghue, J. (2007) Language issues for adults learning mathematics through a second language . In: T. Maguire, N. Colleran, O. Gill, J. O’ Donoghue, K. Safford-Ramus eds. 14th International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematic Limerick, Ireland, , pp.241-250 [Details] | |
| (2007) | Second National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI-2) Ní Ríordáin, M., O' Donoghue, J. (2007) Language, mathematics learning and Gaeilgeoirí: A study of educational transitions in Irish education . In: S. Close, D. Corcoran, T. Dooley eds. Second National Conference on Research in Mathematics Education (MEI-2) Dublin, Ireland, , pp.359-370 [Details] |
Published Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2021) | A profile of Irish second year post-primary students’ knowledge of initial algebra. O'Brien, Aoife; Ní Ríordáin, Máire (2021) A profile of Irish second year post-primary students’ knowledge of initial algebra. GMIT, Galway, Ireland. [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2011) | Mathematics and Gaeilge: A Report on the Influence of Bilingualism. Ní Ríordáin, M. (2011) Mathematics and Gaeilge: A Report on the Influence of Bilingualism. NCE-MSTL, University of Limerick. [Details] | |
| (2011) | A Collaborative Approach to Developing Conceptual Understanding of Science and Mathematics, enhanced by the Integration of Technology, in Second Level Education, Junior Cycle. Johnston, J., Ní Ríordáin, M. (2011) A Collaborative Approach to Developing Conceptual Understanding of Science and Mathematics, enhanced by the Integration of Technology, in Second Level Education, Junior Cycle. Texas Instruments, UK. [Details] | |
| (2009) | Out-of-field Teaching in Post-Primary Mathematics Education: An Analysis of the Irish Context. 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. [Details] |
Fact Sheet
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2009) | The role of language in teaching and learning mathematics. Ní Ríordáin, M. (2009) The role of language in teaching and learning mathematics. Fact Sheet [Details] |
Edited Conference Proceedings
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2022) | 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education Proceedings of Topic Study Group 39: Language and communication in the mathematics classroom. Ingram, J., Schütte, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2022) 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education Proceedings of Topic Study Group 39: Language and communication in the mathematics classroom. Edited Conference Proceedings [DOI] [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Teaching Council Research Bursary | Teaching Council | |
| 2005 | Advanced Scholar Award | University of Limerick | |
| 2006 | MACSI Postgraduate Scholarship | Mathematics Applications Consortium for Science and Industry |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2024) | 16th European Topic Conference: Language and social interaction in heterogeneous mathematics classrooms, Máire Ní Ríordáin (2024) CLIL, additional educational needs and mathematics assessment. [Keynote Speaker], 16th European Topic Conference: Language and social interaction in heterogeneous mathematics classrooms, Halle, Germany . [Details] | |
| (2024) | 10th Science and Mathematics Education Conference, O’ Brien, A., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2024) Unveiling algebra readiness for Higher Education. [Oral Presentation], 10th Science and Mathematics Education Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 13-JUN-24 - 14-JUN-24. [Details] | |
| (2024) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Dennehy, N., Ní Ríordáin, M., Prendergast, M., Neville, C. & Murphy, B. (2024) “PME 2 was my time to focus in on everything a little bit deeper” - insights into the restructuring of consecutive initial teacher education in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Maynooth, Ireland , 04-APR-24 - 06-APR-24. [Details] | |
| (2024) | 16th European Topic Conference: Language and social interaction in heterogeneous mathematics classrooms, Máire Ní Ríordáin (2024) Chair - International Programme Committee. [Other], 16th European Topic Conference: Language and social interaction in heterogeneous mathematics classrooms, Halle, Germany , 19-AUG-24 - 22-AUG-24. [Details] | |
| (2024) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, 4. Harrington, F., Ní Ríordáin, M., & Rutherford, V. (2024) Collaborative Learning or Consensus by Committee? An examination of the conceptual tensions expressed by Pre-Service Post-Primary teachers engaged in Collaborative Learning. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Maynooth, Ireland , 04-APR-24 - 06-JUL-24. [Details] | |
| (2024) | 10th Science and Mathematics Education Conference, Faulkner, F., Ní Ríordáin, M., Quirke, S., & O’ Meara, N. (2024) The Impact of a National Professional Development Programme on the Upskilling of Out-of- Field Mathematics Teachers. [Oral Presentation], 10th Science and Mathematics Education Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 13-JUN-24 - 14-JUN-24. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech Conference, Ryan, S., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M (2023) Designing, implementing, and evaluating a blended learning business mathematics module in a technological university. [Oral Presentation], Irish Learning Technology Association EdTech Conference, Dublin , 01-JUN-23 - 03-JUN-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | UNESCO-OOFTAS Conference - International Conference on Teaching Out-of-field: A world-wide phenomenon, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) Out-of-field teaching, post-primary mathematics education and the Irish context. [Oral Presentation], UNESCO-OOFTAS Conference - International Conference on Teaching Out-of-field: A world-wide phenomenon, Shanghai Normal University (Online) , 17-OCT-23 - 17-OCT-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | Adults Learning Mathematics - 30th Annual Conference, Ryan, S., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M (2023) valuating the use of Interactive Video for the Online Learning component of a Blended Learning Service Mathematics Module. [Oral Presentation], Adults Learning Mathematics - 30th Annual Conference, University of Limerick , 03-JUL-23 - 05-JUL-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | 13th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education, Ingram, J., Erath, K., Schüler-Meyer, A.K., Gíslason, I., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2023) Co-Leader Topic Working Group 9. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 13th Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education, Budapest , 10-JUL-23 - 14-JUL-23. [Details] | |
| (2022) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2022, O' Brien, A., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2022) Irish Second Year Post-Primary Students’ Knowledge of Initial Algebra. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2022, Online , 07-APR-22 - 08-APR-22. [Details] | |
| (2022) | CASTeL 9th STEM Education Research Conference, Slattery, O., Prendergast, M. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2022) Career Aspirations of Female STEM Students. [Oral Presentation], CASTeL 9th STEM Education Research Conference, Dublin , 24-JUN-22 - 25-JUN-22. [Details] | |
| (2022) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2022, Delahunty, T., Prendergast, M., & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2022) Gender stereotypes and self-concept as predictors of pre-service early childhood teachers’ STEM attitudes. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2022, Online , 07-APR-22 - 08-APR-22. [Details] | |
| (2021) | The 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Schütte, M., Ingram, J., Vui, T., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Hu, F. (2021) Organising Team Member - TSG 39 - Language and Communication in Mathematics Education. [Conference Organising Committee Member], The 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Shanghai , 12-JUL-21 - 18-JUL-21. [Details] | |
| (2021) | The 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Ingram, J., Schütte, M., Hu, F., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Vui, T. (2021) Meeting the challenges of researching language and communication in mathematics education. [Oral Presentation], The 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Shanghai , 12-JUL-21 - 18-JUL-21. [Details] | |
| (2020) | ETC 7 - Seventh ERME Topic Conference: Language in the Mathematics Classroom, Ingram, J., Chesnais, A., Durand-Guerrier, V., Erath, K., Farrugia, M.T., Ní Ríordáin, M., Planas, N., Prediger, S., Rønning, F., Schütte, M., Tatsis, K., & Tiedemann, K. (2020) International Programme Committee. [Conference Organising Committee Member], ETC 7 - Seventh ERME Topic Conference: Language in the Mathematics Classroom, Montpellier, France , 18-FEB-20 - 21-FEB-20. [Details] | |
| (2020) | ETC 7 - Seventh ERME Topic Conference: Language in the Mathematics Classroom, Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2020) Bilingual undergraduate mathematics teaching examined through a commognitive lens. [Oral Presentation], ETC 7 - Seventh ERME Topic Conference: Language in the Mathematics Classroom, Montpellier, France , 18-FEB-20 - 21-FEB-20. [Details] | |
| (2018) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Tagnin, L., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Fleming, M. (2018) Redundancy strategies in classroom talk to access science when adopting a CLIL approach. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Northumbria University, Newcastle , 11-SEP-18 - 13-SEP-18. [Details] | |
| (2018) | European Conference on Educational Research, Tagnin, L., Ní Ríordáin, M. & Fleming, M. (2018) Science learning: Inclusive language practices in content and language integrated learning (CLIL) Classrooms. [Oral Presentation], European Conference on Educational Research, Bolzano, Itlay , 04-SEP-18 - 07-SEP-18. [Details] | |
| (2018) | 5th TAS Collective Symposium, Paolucci, C., Ní Ríordáin, M. & O' Dwyer, L. M. (2018) Supporting out-of-field mathematics teachers: An evaluation of a professional development programme. [Oral Presentation], 5th TAS Collective Symposium, Bolzano, Italy , 02-SEP-18 - 03-SEP-18. [Details] | |
| (2018) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland – Conference 2018 Values and Purpose in Education, Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2018) MEID: A Framework for analysing Mathematical Meta-level developments in English and Irish language Discourses. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland – Conference 2018 Values and Purpose in Education, University College Dublin, Dublin , 05-APR-18 - 07-APR-18. [Details] | |
| (2018) | All-Ireland Research Conference on Immersion Education, Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2018) Informing the design of teaching practices to enhance bilingual learners’ conceptual understanding of mathematics. [Oral Presentation], All-Ireland Research Conference on Immersion Education, Mary Immaculate College,Limerick , 18-MAY-18 - 19-MAY-18. [Details] | |
| (2017) | ESAI: Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice, Ní Ríordáin, M. & Flanagan, E. (2017) Endorsing the narrative of bilingual learning in mathematics to inform educational policy and practice. [Oral Presentation], ESAI: Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice, UCC, Cork , 20-APR-17 - 22-APR-17. [Details] | |
| (2017) | Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) Annual Conference, Johnson, P., Ní Shúilleabháin, A., Prendergast, M. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2017) Pre-service mathematics teachers’ concerns relating to curricular reform – implications for initial teacher education programmes. [Oral Presentation], Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) Annual Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia , 23-OCT-17 - 25-JAN-18. [Details] | |
| (2017) | ESAI: Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice, Lane, C. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2017) Changing beliefs, changing practice: Action research as a catalyst for change in out-of-field mathematics teaching. [Oral Presentation], ESAI: Changing Research: working the spaces between education policy and practice, UCC, Cork , 20-APR-17 - 22-APR-17. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 3rd Teaching Across Specialisations (TAS) Collective Symposium, Faulkner, F. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2016) An Overview of Teachers’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching – An Examination from a Pedagogical and Subject Content Knowledge Standpoint. [Oral Presentation], 3rd Teaching Across Specialisations (TAS) Collective Symposium, Dublin, Ireland , 26-AUG-16 - 27-AUG-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), Ní Ríordáin, M. & McCluskey, A. (2016) A comparison of Irish and English language learning discourses in mathematics. [Oral Presentation], 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), Hamburg, Germany , 24-JUL-16 - 31-JUL-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), O’ Reilly, M., et al. (2016) Ireland National Presentation. [Oral Presentation], 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), Hamburg, Germany . [Details] | |
| (2016) | 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), Paolucci, C., Ní Ríordáin, M. & O' Dwyer, L. (2016) Teacher development within a professional development programme for out-of-field mathematics teachers. [Oral Presentation], 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), Hamburg, Germany . [Details] | |
| (2016) | Symposium on Languages and Mathematics (SLaM), Ní Ríordáin, M. (2016) How do the linguistic features of different languages affect mathematics and mathematics education in those languages differently?. [Keynote Speaker], Symposium on Languages and Mathematics (SLaM), Umeå, Sweden , 13-JUN-16 - 15-JUN-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Ní Ríordáin, M. (2016) Irish-medium primary mathematics teachers’ self-reported practices in relation to the use of language-as-resource. [Oral Presentation], European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Dublin, Ireland , 22-AUG-16 - 26-AUG-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), O' Donoghue, B., Johnson, P., Ní Ríordáin, M. & O' Donoghue, J. (2016) Let's learn literacy for mathematics teaching from Pólya and Meyer. [Poster Presentation], 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), Hamburg, Germany , 24-JUL-16 - 31-JUL-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), O' Brien, A. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2016) Examining difficulties in initial algebra in the Irish context: Design of a diagnostic test in algebra for Irish post-primary students. [Poster Presentation], 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-13), Hamburg, Germany , 24-JUL-16 - 31-JUL-16. [Details] | |
| (2016) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M., Paolucci, C. & O' Dwyer, L. (2016) Teacher Knowledge Development within a Professional Development Programme for Out-of-Field Mathematics Teachers. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Galway, Ireland , 01-APR-16 - 02-APR-16. [Details] | |
| (2015) | Tumoideachas 2015, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2015) Seomra ranga matamaitice CLIL: Léargais Thábhachtacha le breithniú i gcomhthéacs oideachas trí mheán na Gaeilge. [Oral Presentation], Tumoideachas 2015, Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál, Luimneach , 15-MAY-15 - 16-MAY-15. [Details] | |
| (2015) | BRSLM-MEI Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M., Paolucci, C. & O' Dwyer, L. (2015) Examining the mathematical knowledge of Irish out-of-field mathematics teachers. [Oral Presentation], BRSLM-MEI Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 28-FEB-15 - 28-FEB-15. [Details] | |
| (2015) | Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M. & Logue-Collins, P. (2015) Problem-Based Learning in initial teacher education: A transition to collaborative learning. [Oral Presentation], Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) Conference, Maynooth, Ireland , 10-APR-15 - 11-APR-15. [Details] | |
| (2015) | European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Ní Ríordáin, M. & Faulkner, F. (2015) Professional development for out-of-field post-primary teachers of mathematics: An example from the Irish context. [Oral Presentation], European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Budapest, Hungary , 07-SEP-15 - 11-SEP-15. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Psychology of Mathematics Education - 38, Ní Ríordáin, M. & McCluskey, A. (2014) A theoretical framework for the examination of the role of bilingual learners’ languages when engaged in conceptual mathematical learning. [Oral Presentation], Psychology of Mathematics Education - 38, Vancouver, Canada , 15-JUL-14 - 20-JUL-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Psychology of Mathematics Education - 38, Paolucci, C., Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Dwyer. L. (2014) An examination of the probability knowledge of Irish out-of-field mathematics teachers. [Oral Presentation], Psychology of Mathematics Education - 38, Vancouver, Canada , 15-JUL-14 - 20-JUL-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | 21st International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM), Ní Ríordáin, M., Coben, D. & Miller-Reilly, B. (2014) What do we know about the mathematics teaching and learning of multilingual adults and why does it matter?. [Oral Presentation], 21st International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics (ALM), Bern, Switzerland , 29-JUN-14 - 02-JUL-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | 1st Teaching Across Specialisations (TAS) Collective Symposium, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2014) Out-of-field mathematics teaching and the need for professional development: The Irish context. [Oral Presentation], 1st Teaching Across Specialisations (TAS) Collective Symposium, Porto, Portugal , 30-AUG-14 - 31-AUG-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Séminaire MELBA – MELBA seminar Langages et mathématiques – Languages and mathematics, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2014) Resources for Irish-medium Mathematics Education. [Invited Oral Presentation], Séminaire MELBA – MELBA seminar Langages et mathématiques – Languages and mathematics, Renne, France , 23-SEP-14 - 24-SEP-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Séminaire MELBA – MELBA seminar Langages et mathématiques – Languages and mathematics, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2014) Terminological Choices in Mathematics. [Invited Oral Presentation], Séminaire MELBA – MELBA seminar Langages et mathématiques – Languages and mathematics, Renne, France , 23-SEP-14 - 24-SEP-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Séminaire MELBA – MELBA seminar Langages et mathématiques – Languages and mathematics, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2014) The Socio-Political Development of Irish as a Medium of Learning. [Invited Oral Presentation], Séminaire MELBA – MELBA seminar Langages et mathématiques – Languages and mathematics, Renne, France , 23-SEP-14 - 24-SEP-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN) Conference 2014, Capobianco, B. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2014) Navigating layers of teacher uncertainty among pre-service mathematics and science teachers engaged in action research. [Oral Presentation], Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN) Conference 2014, Gateshead, UK , 31-OCT-14 - 02-NOV-14. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Psychology of Mathematics Education - 38, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2014) Pre-service mathematics teachers’ perceptions of action research and role in professional development. [Poster Presentation], Psychology of Mathematics Education - 38, Vancouver, Canada , 15-JUL-14 - 20-JUL-14. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Comhdháil Bhliantúil Chomhairle na Gaelscolaíochta, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2013) Forbairt Teanga agus Matamaitic sa Seomra Ranga. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Comhdháil Bhliantúil Chomhairle na Gaelscolaíochta, Coláiste Feirste, Béal Feirste , 15-MAR-13 - 15-MAR-13. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Re-designing Initial Teacher Education: Deepening Engagement with Pedagogy Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M. & Hannigan, A. (2013) Out-of-Field Teaching in Post-Primary Mathematics Education: An Analysis of the Irish Context. [Poster Presentation], Re-designing Initial Teacher Education: Deepening Engagement with Pedagogy Conference, UCC, Cork , 13-JUN-13 - 13-JUN-13. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Re-designing Initial Teacher Education: Deepening Engagement with Pedagogy Conference, Ní Ríordán, M (2013) Symposium Panel - Redesigning Initial Teacher Education. [Invited Oral Presentation], Re-designing Initial Teacher Education: Deepening Engagement with Pedagogy Conference, UCC, Cork , 13-JUN-13 - 13-JUN-13. [Details] | |
| (2013) | European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Ní Ríordáin, M., Planas, N., Kervan, M., Gueuder, G. & Barton, B. (2013) Significant insights into Teaching and Learning Mathematics in Bilingual Classrooms: Examples from Brittany, Catalonia, New Zealand and Ireland. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], European Conference on Educational Research (ECER), Istanbul, Turkey , 10-SEP-13 - 14-SEP-13. [Details] | |
| (2012) | 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-12), Ní Ríordáin, M. (2012) Topic Group Plenary - Impact of Methodological Choices. [Oral Presentation], 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-12), Seoul, South Korea , 08-JUL-12 - 15-JUL-12. [Details] | |
| (2012) | 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-12), Ní Ríordáin, M. & McCluskey, A. (2012) The influence of bilingualism on mathematical problem solving at third level education in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-12), Seoul, South Korea , 08-JUL-12 - 15-JUL-12. [Details] | |
| (2012) | 37th Annual ESAI conference, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2012) Addressing the bilingual factor – insights, influences and its impact on Irish education. [Oral Presentation], 37th Annual ESAI conference, UCC, Cork , 29-MAR-12 - 31-MAR-12. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Comhdháil Gaelscoileanna Teo. 2011, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2011) An dátheangachas agus an mata. [Invited Oral Presentation], Comhdháil Gaelscoileanna Teo. 2011, An Tulach Mhór, Co. Uíbh Failí , 25-NOV-11 - 26-NOV-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Irish Medium Education and Special Education Needs North and South: Maximizing Learning and Resources, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2011) Mathematics, Gaeilge and Bilingualism. [Oral Presentation], Irish Medium Education and Special Education Needs North and South: Maximizing Learning and Resources, Newry, Co. Down , 01-DEC-11 - 01-DEC-11. [Details] | |
| (2010) | Tóstal na Gaeilge, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010) An dátheangachas agus foghlaim na matamaitice in Éirinn. [Oral Presentation], Tóstal na Gaeilge, Galway, Ireland , 11-FEB-10 - 13-FEB-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | Changing Practice: Challenges and Opportunities in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010) Challenges for the teaching and learning of mathematics at post-primary education in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Changing Practice: Challenges and Opportunities in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning, University of Limerick, Limerick , 24-APR-10 - 24-APR-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | T³ International Conference, Johnston, J. & Ní Ríordáin, M. (2010) A collaborative approach to conceptual understanding of Physics and Mathematics enhanced by the integration of the TI-Nspire. [Oral Presentation], T³ International Conference, Atlanta, GA , 10-MAR-10 - 13-MAR-10. [Details] | |
| (2009) | 3rd Annual Irish Applied Mathematics Teachers’ Association Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M. & Liston, M. (2009) Applied mathematics and third level education. [Oral Presentation], 3rd Annual Irish Applied Mathematics Teachers’ Association Conference, University of Limerick, Limerick , 14-NOV-09 - 14-NOV-09. [Details] | |
| (2009) | Research Symposium - University of Auckland, Ní Ríordáin, M. (2009) The role of language in Learning Mathematics – The Irish Context. [Invited Oral Presentation], Research Symposium - University of Auckland, University of Auckland, New Zealand , 03-APR-09 - 03-APR-09. [Details] | |
| (2009) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2009) Making the transition-challenges encountered with the English mathematics register for Gaeilgeoirí. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Manchester University, Manchester , 22-SEP-09 - 27-SEP-09. [Details] | |
| (2007) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2007) Mathematics performance and language proficiency: The case of Gaeilgeoirí in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Institute of Education, London , 25-SEP-07 - 29-SEP-07. [Details] | |
| (2007) | MACSI Symposium, Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2007) Is mathematics performance and language proficiency related?. [Invited Oral Presentation], MACSI Symposium, University of Limerick , 25-SEP-07 - 25-SEP-07. [Details] | |
| (2006) | British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Ní Ríordáin, M. & O’ Donoghue, J. (2006) Mathematics teaching in a second language in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, University of Warwick, UK , 26-SEP-06 - 30-SEP-06. [Details] |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Maths Teachers Association | Member | / | |
| Educational Studies Association of Ireland | Member | / | |
| European Society for Research in Mathematics Education | Member | / | |
| EPI-STEM: National Centre for STEM Education | Management Board Member | / |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACSSS Research & Innovation Committee | Member | / | |
| Educational Studies Association of Ireland | Treasurer | 2021 / | |
| Educational Studies Association of Ireland | Committee Member | 2020 / | |
| School of Education Research Ethics Committee | Chair | / | |
| School of Education Research & Innovation Committee | Chair | / |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Ireland, Galway | Lecturer in Education | 01-JUL-12 / 31-AUG-16 | |
| St. Patrick's College of Education, Thurles | Head of Education | 01-SEP-10 / 30-JUN-12 | |
| National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning, UL | Senior Projects Officer - Mathematics | 01-SEP-08 / 31-AUG-10 | |
| University of Limerick | Mathematics and Education Tutor | 01-SEP-05 / 31-AUG-08 |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Fluent | Fluent | |
| Irish | Fluent | Fluent | Fluent |
Teaching Activities
Recent Postgraduates
| Graduation Year | Student Name | Institution | Degree Type | Thesis Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Aoife O' Brien | University College Galway | PHD | Maths was fine until they brought the alphabet into it: An examination of Irish 14-year-olds’ knowledge of initial algebra | |
| 2023 | Fergal Harrington | University College Cork | PHD | ‘Is That Enough?’ An Examination of the Conceptual Metaphors Post-Primary Pre-Service Teachers use to make sense of Collaborative Learning | |
| 2019 | Laura Tagnin | University College Galway | PHD | Science Classroom Discourse and Learning in Secondary Biology Classrooms Implementing a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Approach | |
| 2018 | Bernie Ní Dhonnchú | University of Limerick | PHD | From Policy to Practice: An Investigation into Pre-Service Teachers’ Preparedness for Implementing Literacy and Numeracy for Mathematics Teaching in Ireland |
Research Information
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jennifer Johnston | University of Lincoln | UNITED KINGDOM | |
| Dr. Fiona Faulkner | DIT | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Aisling McCluskey | NUI Galway | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Eílis Flanagan | NUI Galway | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Mark Prendergast | TCD | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Patrick Johnson | University of Limerick | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabháin | UCD | IRELAND | |
| Prof. Laura O' Dwyer | Boston College | U.S.A. | |
| Dr. Catherine Paolucci | SUNY New Paltz | U.S.A. | |
| Dr. Ciara Lane | University of Limerick | IRELAND | |
| Dr. Gráinne Walshe | University of Limerick | IRELAND | |
| Prof. John O' Donoghue | University of Limerick | IRELAND | |
| Prof. Brenda Capobianco | Purdue University | U.S.A. |