http://hdl.handle.net/10468/189 2013-05-20T06:51:35Z http://hdl.handle.net/10468/881 Trends in mathematics education conference: book of abstracts Conway, Paul F.; Rutherford, Vanessa; Delargey, Michael 2012-11-26T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10468/816 Addressing the concept and evidence of institutional racism in Irish education Kitching, Karl; Curtin, Alicia Kitching, Karl; Curtin, Alicia This proceedings document tells a critical story of the event. Using a social and cultural perspective on racism, power and education, it provides a set of questions for ongoing public, policy-maker and research debate. The publication and dissemination of this document was planned as part of the ‘New Ideas’ proposal. Its intended audience includes education and social policy-makers, and education and community practitioners, including anti-racism activists. 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10468/190 The effect of calcium supplementation on fat metabolism during recreational exercise Bradley, John L.; Woods, Trevor; Murphy, S.; Keane, L.; O'Brien, Nora M. Evidence has emerged suggesting dietary calcium can modulate energy metabolism. Studies have linked whole body fat oxidation during free living activities to both acute and habitual calcium intake. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between acute calcium intake and whole body fat oxidation during simulated recreational activity. Thirty min following ingestion of 800mg calcium supplement or placebo, fat metabolism was monitored during 45min of treadmill walking. Expired air was sampled throughout by online metabolic spirometry (Cosmed CPET, Italy) and analysed for metabolic fuel using indirect calorimetry. The results showed a single, acute calcium supplement of 800mg had no effect on fat metabolism compared to the placebo condition during walking. Contrary to findings from 24 hour studies monitoring calcium intake and macronutrient oxidation, this suggests single acute calcium supplementation protocols are not enough to increase energy metabolism or influence fat metabolism. Evidence suggests that calcium intake increases energy metabolism via whole body systemic changes. Increased energy metabolism and fat oxidation may only occur when recreational exercise is combined with habitual calcium supplementation. 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10468/302 The changing face of pre-school services: a case study Murphy, Rosaleen There have been major changes in pre-school provision in Ireland in the last ten years. This paper will present a snap-shot of how these changes have impacted on one community pre-school located in a high-priority area of Cork and the consequent effects on the quality of the service provided. The factors influencing its development include the introduction of the Preschool regulations under Section VII of the Child Care Act 1991, the capital and staffing grants it has received, and the changes in the population it serves. The paper also documents how the introduction of the High/Scope curriculum, coupled with an on-going commitment to improving the quality of service, has influenced practice in the pre-school. 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z