Tables of contents

Guest editorial semiotic perspectives on learning mathematics and communicating mathematically

Adalira SÁEnz–Ludlow and Norma Presmeg

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Mathematical epistemology from a Peircean semiotic point of view

Michael Otte

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The anthropology of meaning: some have concluded that, if meaning is negotiable, then it is no longer of any use in explaining the way we understand one another

Luis Radford

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A semiotic perspective of mathematical activity: the case of number

Paul Ernest

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A cognitive analysis of problems of comprehension in a learning of mathematics

Raymond Duval

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What makes a sign a mathematical sign? – An epistemological perspective on mathematical interaction

Heinz Steinbring

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Semiotics and the “connections” standard: significance of semiotics for teachers of mathematics

Norma Presmeg

133

Classroom interpreting games with an illustration

Adalira Sáenz-Ludlow

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What does social semiotics have to offer mathematics education research?

Candia Morgan

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Mathematics and mathematics education as triadic communication? A semiotic framework exemplified

Sigmund Ongstad

247

What is a “semiotic perspective”, and what could it be? Some comments on the contributions to this special issue

Michael H. G. Hoffmann

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The use of reflecting teams in educational contexts

Clay Frake, Nisha Dogra

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Fostering team learning development

John Sparrow, David Heel

151

Reflecting on reflection: exploring the practice of sports coaching graduates

Zoë Knowles, Gareth Tyler, David Gilbourne, Martin Eubank

163

Inclusion, projections of difference and reflective practice. An interactionist perspective

Michael J Lenney

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Reflections on the research process as a trainee clinical psychologist: is it feasible to be a scientist–practitioner?

Claire David

193

Teaching assistants reflect: the way forward?

Janet Collins and Neil Simco

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What does it mean to be a community relations professional in Northern Irish education? Some research-based answers

Ron Smith, Brendan Hartop, Clodagh Kelly, Alan McCully, Una O’Connor

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Resolving identity dissonance through reflective and reflexive practice in teaching

Jo Warin, Mandy Maddock, Anthony Pell, Linda Hargreaves

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Articulating and connecting frameworks of reflective practice and leadership: perspectives from ‘fast track’ trainee teachers

Paul Warwick and Sue Swaffield

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The new standards framework for Scottish teachers: facilitating or constraining reflective practice?

Donald Christie, Margaret Kirkwood

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Teaching and learning

Collaboration in action: integrating ICT for Stage 4 Science 

Birgit Smith

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Creating a culture of change through integrating ICT  

Gillian Maugle

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Developing a whole school approach to information literacy 

Kate Reid

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Teacher-librarians analysing texts with students 

Lizzie Chase

16

Research columns

Research columns two, 2006 

Ross J Todd

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School libraries as flexible and dynamic learning laboratories...that's what Aussie kids want 

Lyn Hay

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Curriculum support

Teaching Aboriginal history in HSIE K–6 

Lianne Singleton, Kate Smyth, Tiffany Roos, Lisa Daley

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Connected learning: action research and engaging girls 

Bruno Diodati

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Improving ICT outcomes for girls in the primary school 

Estelle Southall

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Beyond the glass ceiling: a study of gender equity in Australian society 

Sandra Copeman, Daisy Lee, Judy Wright, Norma Sides

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The Centre for Learning Innovation (CLI) 

Bill Spence

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Intel® teach to the future essentials course

Sally Blackwell

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Annual school web design awards 2006 

Sally Blackwell

39 

Noticeboard

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Resources

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Senate inquiry into the role of libraries in the online environment 

Submission from Public Libraries Australia

6 

Knowledge management and the LIS professions: investigating the implications for practice and for educational provision 

Bill Martin, Afsaneh Hazeri, Maryam Sarrafzadeh

12 

Services to the housebound in Adelaide's metropolitan and regional public libraries: current practices and future needs 

Carolyn Jones

30 

Improving the image of local studies collections in public libraries

Leith Robinson

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'Wanting it now': baby boomers and the public library of the future 

Kristy Williamson, Marion Bannister, Lynne Makin, Graeme Johanson, Don Schauder, Jen Sullivan

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