Dochtúireacht / Doctorate
Publications: 2001 - 2005

1. McCloughlin, T.J.J and Matthews, P.S.C. (2001). Studying the Learning of Biological Natural Kind Concepts. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference of the European Science Education Research Association: Thessaloniki, Hellas. August. (Published also as proceedings) *

2. McCloughlin, T.J.J. and Matthews, P.S.C. (2002) The Use of Repertory Grid Analysis in Studying Students' Conceptual Frameworks in Science. September 2002. Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association, Lisboa. Education-line http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/00002372.htm *

3. McCloughlin, T.J.J. and Matthews, P.S.C. (2002)
Using repertory grid analysis to study plant classification by science learners. Proceedings of the second international conference on science education pp355-369. Lefkosia (Cyprus). Education-line http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/00002122.htm *

4. Murphy, C & McCloughlin T.J.J. (2002)
Prospective Primary Teachers experiences of science at primary and secondary school. Paper presented at the IASSEE annual conference, St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra

5. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2003)
Repertory Grid Analysis in Learning Biological Concepts. Paper presented to Annual conference of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland. Limerick, Ireland. *

6. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2003)
Concept Mapping and Science. Paper presented at the IASSEE annual conference, St. Mary’s University College, Belfast *

7. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2003) Repertory Grid Analysis in Learning Biological Concepts.
Irish Educational Studies 21 (2) pp25-32. *

8. McCloughlin, T.J.J. and Murphy, C. (2003)
Experiences of Teaching and Learning Science of Pre-Service Primary Teachers in Ireland. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference of the European Science Education Research Association: 'Research and the quality of science education'. Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands. August 19-23. (Published also as proceedings)

9. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2004)
Science Teachers Teaching Maths Using Technology, Ancient and Modern. Proceedings of the CASTME International & CASTME Europe Conference: ‘Linking Science, Mathematics and Technology Education and their Social Relevance.’ pp121-132. Lefkosia (Cyprus).

10. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2004) Science education and citizenship. Outcomes of the CASTME International & CASTME Europe Conference: ‘Linking Science, Mathematics and Technology Education and their Social Relevance.’. Lefkosia (Cyprus).

11. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2004)
Deja vu of science in primary schools Paper presented at the first conference of the Centre for the Advancement of Science Teaching and Learning: ‘Securing the foundations of Ireland’s knowledge-based economy Science and Mathematics Education for the new century’ Glasnevin, Ireland.

12. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2004)
Measuring conceptual change in biology with repertory grid analysis. Poster Paper presented at the first conference of the Centre for the Advancement of Science Teaching and Learning: ‘Securing the foundations of Ireland’s knowledge-based economy Science and Mathematics Education for the new century’ Glasnevin, Ireland *

13. McCloughlin, T.J.J. and Murphy, R. (2004)
Using domestic video-conferencing technology in distance learning of primary science teachers. Poster Paper presented at the first conference of the Centre for the Advancement of Science Teaching and Learning: ‘Securing the foundations of Ireland’s knowledge-based economy Science and Mathematics Education for the new century’ Glasnevin, Ireland

14. McCloughlin, T.J.J. and Matthews, P.S.C. (2005)
The comparison of conceptual framework map data in repertory grid analysis. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference of the European Science Education Research Association: Barcelona, Catalonia. August (Published also as proceedings) *

15. O’Reilly, S. and McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2005)
Science and Sensory Integration: a balancing act. Paper presented at the 5th International Conference of the European Science Education Research Association: Barcelona, Catalonia. August (Published also as proceedings)

16. McCloughlin, T.J.J. (2005)
Timeo Danaos: Science teachers teaching mathematics. Paper presented at the first conference of Mathematics Education in Ireland (MEI). Drumcondra, Ireland. September.

17. Cherubini, M.; Gash, H. and McCloughlin, T.J.J. (in preparation)
The Digital Seed: An interactive toy for investigating plant growth and the generalized plant life cycle.

18. O’Reilly, S. and McCloughlin, T.J.J. (in preparation)
The promotion of scientific conceptual knowledge through sensory integrative activity.

19. McCloughlin, T.J.J. and Matthews, P.S.C. (in preparation)
An introduction to repertory grid analysis in biology education research *