Science and Mathematics Education Conference 2010

SMEC 2010:  Inquiry-based learning: Facilitating authentic learning experiences in science and mathematics

This year's conference will be held in DCU from the 16th-17th September 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:
· Breadth versus depth in science and mathematics curricula
· Attitudes and perceptions of inquiry-based learning
· Implications for teacher education; pre-service & in-service
· Inquiry for teachers - challenges and rewards of implementation
· Inquiry as a means versus inquiry as an outcome
· Assessment of inquiry

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: smec10@dcu.ie

IMPORTANT DATES
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*Abstract Submission and Early Bird Registration: May 31, 2010 *
Notification of Acceptance: June 14, 2010
Paper Submission for Accepted Abstracts: July 30, 2010 

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SMEC2010, the fourth 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.

Inquiry-based learning has been chosen as the theme for this year’s conferences as it has been shown to be the preferred choice to teach science and mathematics in an engaging and stimulating manner, with the aim of encouraging students to continue to learn and pursue careers in this area.

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CONFIRMED PLENARY SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS TO DATE INCLUDE
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** Jonathan Osborne, School of Education, Stanford University, California, USA
** Sarah Lubienski, College of Education, University of Illinois, USA
** Barbara Jaworski, Mathematics Education Centre, Loughborough University, UK
** Donna Messina, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

*  ESTABLISH workshop on IBSE and teacher education (secondary focus)

*  Fibonacci workshop on IBSE and teacher education (primary focus)

*  Project Maths workshop

 

Time: 09:00-17:00

Venue: Dublin City University

Event Registration

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