Research that aimed to examine teachers' experiences whilst implementing a reform approach to mathematics teaching in an Irish primary school forms the basis of this paper. In particular, factors that contributed to changing mathematics practice in this case study school are outlined. The school engaged in professional development (PD) that…

An intensive remedial program of teaching skills is used in the Irish College of Education to improve the practical teaching performance of student teachers. A description of this program, which includes students' assessment of the program, is offered. (Author/DF)