Dublin City University

7 June 2012

Science and Mathematics Education Conference 2012 & ESTABLISH Conference

Science and Mathematics Education Conference 2012 & ESTABLISH Teacher conference

This year's conference will be held in DCU from the 7th-9th June and delegates are kindly reminded that the call for abstracts for participation is now OPEN!

TOPICS of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
 • Classroom Practice
 • Evaluation & Assessment
 • Teacher Education
 • Reflective Teachers

Conference participants wishing to give a poster, oral or workshop presentation which addresses the themes of the conference are invited to submit an abstract (max. 250 words) which will be reviewed by the organising committee.

Based on their quality, a selection of participants will be invited to participate at the conference. Student prizes may be awarded to the best poster and oral presentation during the conference.  

Submissions can be made by emailing abstracts to: smec12@dcu.ie using the subject line: "ABSTRACT SURNAME" (of authour)

IMPORTANT DATES
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*Abstract Submission and Early Bird Registration: March 30, 2012 *
Notification of Acceptance: April 15, 2012
Paper Submission for Accepted Abstracts: April 30, 2012
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SMEC2012, the fifth in a series of biennial International Science and Mathematics Education Conferences (SMEC) hosted by the Centre for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning (CASTeL) of Dublin City University and St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin.
 
A particular focus of this conference will provide an opportunity for teachers from across the 11 countries of ESTABLISH consortium to share their experiences and examples of Inquiry in their classrooms.
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CONFIRMED PLENARY SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS TO DATE INCLUDE:

• William McComas, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas, USA
• Janet Ainley, School of Education, University of Leicester, UK
• Paul Black, King’s College London, UK
• Ton Ellermeijer, Centre for Microcomputer Applications, the Netherlands

Time: 14:00

Venue: School of Nursing

Event Registration

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