Publications
Australian Research Council Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, 2003-2006. Project ID: DP0345726; Adult Numeracy and New Learning Technologies: An Evaluative Framework. Project website
FitzSimons, G. E. (in press). Criteria for design and evaluation of innovative mathematics learning activities. Paper presented at CIEAEM 59, Dobogoko, Hungary. FitzSimons, G. E. (in press). Integrating ICT into adult mathematics education: An activity theoretical approach. Paper presented at ALM 14, Limerick, Ireland. FitzSimons, G. E. (in press). Mathematics and the personal cultures of students. Paper presented at ESU 5, Prague.
FitzSimons, G. E. (in press). Mathematics and numeracy: Divergence and convergence in education and work. In C. H. Jrgensen, & V. Aarkrog (Eds.) (2007) Convergence and Divergence in Education and Work. Studies in Vocational and Continuing Education series. Zurich: Peter Lang AG.
FitzSimons, G. E. (in press). Researching effective practice in adults' teaching and learning of numeracy. Keynote address to National Centre for Research and Development in Adult Literacy & Numeracy 2nd International Conference, Researching Effective Practice in Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy, Loughborough University, 25th - 27th March 2004.
FitzSimons, G. E. & Coben, D. (in press). Adult numeracy for work and life: Curriculum and teaching implications of recent research. In R. Maclean & D. N. Wilson (Eds.), International handbook of Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Springer-Verlag. Book chapter accepted by editors for publication.
2007
FitzSimons, G. E. (2007). Book review. Review of the book: Humans-with-media and the reorganization of mathematical thinking: Information and communication technologies, modeling, visualization and experimentation. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 65(3), 385-392.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2007). Book review. Review of the book: Perspectives on adult education in Portugal. Studies in Continuing Education, 29(2) 238-242.(2) 238-242.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2007). Exclusin y matemticas: la interrelacin entre la historia, las matemticas y la educacin para personas adultas que vuelven a estudiar. [Exclusion and mathematics: The inter-relationship of history and mathematics and education for adults returning to study.] In J. Gimnez, J. Dez-Palomar, M. Civil (Eds.), Educacin matemtica y exclusin (pp. 101-126). Barcelona: Editorial GRA.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2007). Globalisation, technology, and the adult learner of mathematics. In B. Atweh. A. Calabrese Barton, M. Borba, N. Gough, C. Keitel, C. Vistro-Yu, & R. Vithal (Eds.), Internationalisation and globalisation in mathematics and science education (pp. 343-361). Dordrecht: Springer.
FitzSimons, G. E., & Wedege, T. (2007). Developing numeracy in the workplace. Nordic Studies in Mathematics Education 12(1), 49-66.
2006
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006, May). Adult numeracy via new learning technologies: An evaluative framework. Paper presented at Victorian Adult Learning and Basic Education conference, RItHre RItNow, Melbourne, 5th May 2006. Retrieved May 25, 2006 from the World Wide Web: http://www.valbec.org.au/05/conf06/docs/Adult_Num_via_New Learn_Tech.pdf To be reprinted in Fine Print
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006). An activity theory perspective on technology mediated mathematics education for undergraduates. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics at the undergraduate level ICTM 3. İstanbul: Turkish Mathematical Association/John Wiley. Available on CD-ROM as Paper #220
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006). Challenges for mathematics educators of adults and school-leavers. In Changes in society: A challenge for mathematics education. Changements dans la societe: Un defi pour l'enseignement des mathematiques: Le commun et les differences. Proceedings of CIEAEM 58, Srni (pp. 108-113). Plzeň, Czech Republic: University of West Bohemia.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006). Divergence and convergence in education and work: The case of mathematics and numeracy. VET & Culture conference 2006: Divergence and convergence in education and work. Retrieved August 9, 2006 from the World Wide Web: http://www.peda.net/veraja/uta/vetculture.htm
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006). Editorial. Adults Learning Mathematics An International Journal, 1(2), 4-5. Available at http://www.alm-online.org/Journal/ALM_Journal.htm
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006). Numeracy for empowerment in the workplace. In G. Castleton, R. Gerber, & H. Pillay (Eds.), Improving Improving workplace learning: Emerging international perspectives (pp. 151-167). New York: Nova Science Publishers.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006). Review of Historical Modules for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 20(2), 62-64.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2006). Values associated with technology mediated adult mathematics education. In Proceedings, 4th Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research (pp. 156-163). Brisbane: Centre for Learning Research, Griffith University.
2005
FitzSimons, G. E. (2005). Adult numeracy in Australian workplaces. In L. Lindberg (Ed.), Bildning and/or training. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Adults Learning Mathematics ALM-11 (pp. 79-85). Goteborg: Goteborg University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2005). Can Adult Numeracy be Taught? A Bernsteinian Analysis. In M. Goos, C. Kanes, & R. Brown (Eds.), Mathematics Education and Society. Proceedings of the 4th International Mathematics Education and Society Conference (pp. 155-165). Brisbane: Griffith University, Centre for Learning Research.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2005). Changes in society: Challenges to mathematics education from workplace research. In Changes in society: A challenge for mathematics education. Changements dans la socit: Un dfi pour lenseignement des mathmatiques: Le commun et les diffrences. Proceedings [Abstracts] of CIEAEM 57 (pp. 98-103). Palermo: Universita degli Studi di Palermo, Facolta Scienze della Formazione & Gruppo di Ricerca sullInsegnamento della Matematiche, Dipartments di Matematica ed Applicazioni.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2005). Numeracy and Australian workplaces. Article submitted to Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 19(2), 27-40.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2005). Supporting vocational education through new learning technologies [pdf 39 KB] In J. Searle, F. Beven, & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Vocational learning: Transitions, interrelationships, partnerships and sustainable futures. Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 1) (pp. 240-247). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2005). Technology mediated post-compulsory mathematics: An activity theory approach. International Journal of Mathematical Education for Science and Technology, 36(7), 769-777.
FitzSimons, G. E., Mlcek, S., Hull, O., & Wright, C. (2005). Literature review. Learning numeracy on the job: A case study of chemical handling and sprayingSupport document. (pp. 3-27). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Available as PDF from http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1609.html
FitzSimons, G. E., Mlcek, S., Hull, O., & Wright, C. (2005). Learning numeracy on the job: A case study of chemical handling and spraying. Final Report. .Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Available as PDF from http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1609.htm
2004
FitzSimons, G. E. (2004). Activity theory: Its possible contribution as a theoretical framework for HPM. In F. Furinghetti, S. Kaiser, & A Vretblad (Eds.), HPM 2004, History and Pedagogy of Mathematics, Fourth Summer University History and Epistemology of Mathematics, ICME 10 Satellite Meeting proceedings (pp. 212- 218). Uppsala: Universitetstryckeriet Uppsala.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2004). An overview of adult and lifelong mathematics education. Keynote presentation at Topic Study Group 6, 10th International Congress on Mathematics Education [ICME-10]. Available from the World Wide Web: http://www.icme10.dk
FitzSimons, G. E. (2004). Book review. [Review of the book: Developing vocational expertise: Principles and issues in vocational education], International Journal of Training Research, 2(2), 87-89.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2004) Globalisation, technology, and mathematics. In J. Gimnez, G. E. FitzSimons, & C. Hahn (Eds.), A challenge for mathematics education: To reconcile commonalities and differences. Un defi pour l'education mathematique: Le commun et les differences. Proceedings of CIEAEM 54 conference (pp. 137-141). Barcelona: GRAO.
FitzSimons, G. E. & Mlcek, S. (2004). Doing, thinking, teaching, and learning numeracy on the job: an activity approach to research into chemical spraying and handling [pdf 39 KB] In J. Searle, C. McKavanagh, & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Doing thinking activity learning: Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 1) (pp. 149-156). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
FitzSimons, G. E. & Mlcek, S. (2004). Teaching and learning numeracy on the job: The case study of chemical spraying and handling. Work in progress. In Four seasons in one day: Literacies in changing climates. Proceedings of Australian Council of Adult Literacy conference, Melbourne, 10th-11th September, 2004. Available on CD-ROM and from the World Wide Web: http://www.valbec.org.au/acalconf
FitzSimons, G. E. & Wedege, T. (2004). Developing numeracy in the workplace: The context of chemical spraying. In Workplace learning From the learners perspective conference proceedings, Copenhagen, 25th-27th November, 2004.
2003
FitzSimons, G. E. (2003). Implications from Engestroms concept of expansive learning for enriching learning cultures in VET. Keynote address. [pdf 68 KB] In J. Searle, I. Yashin-Shaw, & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 1) (pp. 201-212). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2003). Towards an Evaluative Framework for New Learning Technologies in Adult Mathematics/Numeracy Education. In J. Maasz & W. Schlglmann (eds.), Learning mathematics to live and work in our world. Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Adults Learning Mathematics (pp. 94-101). Linz: Universittsverlag Rudolf Trauner.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2003). Using Engestroms expansive learning framework to analyse a case study in adult mathematics education. Literacy & Numeracy Studies, 12(2), 47-63.
FitzSimons, G. E., Coben, D., & ODonoghue, J. (2003) Lifelong mathematics education.). In A. J. Bishop, M. A. Clements, C. Keitel, J. Kilpatrick, & F. Leung (Eds.), Second international handbook of mathematics education (pp. 103-142). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
2002
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). Adult numeracy and new learning technologies. [pdf 51 KB] In J. Searle & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Envisioning practice Implementing change. Proceedings of the 10th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 2) (pp. 45-52). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). Adult numeracy and new technologies of learning. In F. Ferrier & C. Down (Eds.) Making a world of difference? Innovation, internationalisation, new technologies and VET. Proceedings of the 5th annual conference of the Australian VET Research Association (AVETRA). Available from the World Wide Web: http://www.avetra.org.au
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002, April). An expansive learning approach to mathematics education for parents: An Australian case study. Paper presented at 2002 American Educational Research Association annual conference, New Orleans.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). Algebra, work, and lifelong learning. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 16(1), 34-42.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). Critical mathematical literacy for adult and vocational students. In L. Bazzini & C. Whybrow Inchley (Eds.) Mathematical literacy in the digital era [Littracie mathmatique lre digitale]. Proceedings of CIEAEM 53, Verbania, Italy (pp. 137-141). Milano: Ghisetti e Corvi Editori.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002) Globalisation, technology, and mathematics. Abstracts of CIEAEM 54 conference: A challenge for mathematics education: To reconcile commonalities and differences [Un dfi pour leducation mathmatique: Le commun et les diffrences] (pp.49-50). Vilanova i la Geltr, Spain: Departament de Matemtiques de la Universitat Politcnica de Catalunya (UPC).
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). Introduction: Cultural aspects of mathematics education. Journal for Intercultural Studies, 23(2), 109-118.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002) Not for Adults Only! [Review of the book Adults mathematical thinking and emotions: A study of numerate practices]. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 14(1), 81-83.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002) Teaching mathematics to primary teachers in Australia. In I. Vakalis, D. Hughes Hallett, C. Kourouniotis, D. Quinney, & C. Tzanakis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (at the undergraduate level). Crete: University of Crete/John Wiley. [Available on CD-ROM]
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). What counts as mathematics in adult and vocational education? Plenary Lecture. In L. Ostergaard Johansen & T. Wedege (Eds.) Numeracy for empowerment and democracy? Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Adults Learning Mathematics (pp. 21-32). Roskilde, Denmark: Centre for Research in Learning Mathematics, Roskilde University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). What counts as mathematics in adult and vocational education? Numeracy for empowerment and democracy. [Part 2] ALM Newsletter, 15, 4-6, 8.]
FitzSimons, G. E. (2002). What counts as mathematics? Technologies of power in adult and vocational education. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Johnston, B., FitzSimons, G., Maasz, J., & Yasukawa, K. (2002). Editorial. Literacy & Numeracy Studies, 11(2), 1-7.
2001
FitzSimons, G. E. (2001). Critical mathematical literacy for adult and vocational students. Mathematical literacy in the digital era. CIEAEM 53, Verbania Italy (pp. 39-41). Verbania: Ghisetti e Corvi Editori.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2001). Generating notions of democratic citizenship in adult and vocational education. [pdf 48 KB] In F. Beven, C. Kanes, & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Knowledge demands for the new economy. Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 1) (pp. 231-238). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2001). Integrating mathematics, statistics, and technology in vocational and workplace education. International Journal of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education, 32(3), 375-383.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2001). Introduction. In G. E. FitzSimons, J. O'Donoghue, & D. Coben (Eds.), Adult and life-long education in mathematics: Papers from Working Group for Action 6, 9th International Congress on Mathematical Education, ICME 9 (pp. 1-8). Melbourne: Language Australia in association with Adults Learning Mathematics A Research Forum (ALM).
FitzSimons, G. E. (2001). Is there a role for mathematical disciplinarity in productive learning for the workplace? Studies in Continuing Education, 23(2), 261-276.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2001). Mathematics and lifelong learning: In whose interests? In G. E. FitzSimons, J. ODonoghue, & D. Coben (Eds.), Adult and life-long education in mathematics: Papers from Working Group for Action 6, 9th International Congress on Mathematical Education, ICME 9 (pp. 11-20). Melbourne: Language Australia in association with Adults Learning Mathematics A Research Forum (ALM).
FitzSimons, G. E. (2001). What counts as mathematics in adult and vocational education? Numeracy for empowerment and democracy. [Part 1] ALM Newsletter, 14, 5-8.
Bishop, A. J., FitzSimons, G. E., Seah, W. T., & Clarkson, P. C. (2001). Do teachers implement their intended values in mathematics classrooms? In M. van den Heuvel-Panhuizen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 25th conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (Vol. 2), (pp. 169-176). Utrecht: Freudenthal Institute & Utrecht University.
Clarkson, P. C., Bishop, A. J., FitzSimons, G. E., & Seah, W. T. (2001). Life-long learning and values: An undervalued legacy of mathematics education? In G. E. FitzSimons, J. ODonoghue, & D. Coben (Eds.), Adult and life-long education in mathematics: Papers from Working Group for Action 6, 9th International Congress on Mathematical Education, ICME 9 (pp. 37-46). Melbourne: Language Australia in association with Adults Learning Mathematics A Research Forum (ALM).
Seah, W. T., Bishop, A. J., FitzSimons, G. E., & Clarkson, P. C. (2001, December). Exploring Issues of control over values teaching in the mathematics classroom. Refereed paper presented at 27th Australian Association of Research in Education. [World Wide Web: http://www.aare.edu.au/01pap/sea01394.htm]
2000
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Adults, mathematics and work. Section Introduction. In D. Coben, J. ODonoghue, & G. E. FitzSimons (Eds.), Perspectives on adults learning mathematics: Research and practice (pp. 165-170). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Adults mathematics educational histories. In J. Fauvel & J. van Maanen (Eds.), History in mathematics education: The ICMI study (pp. 289- 290). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Alternative educational pathways: Adult learners returning to mathematics education, vocational education and training. In J. Fauvel & J. van Maanen (Eds.), History in mathematics education: The ICMI study (pp. 179-184). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Counting and symbol systems. In J. Fauvel & J. van Maanen (Eds.), History in mathematics education: The ICMI study (pp. 253-254). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Lifelong learning and the history of mathematics. In W.-S. Horng & F.-L. Lin (Eds.), Proceedings of the HPM 2000 conference, History in mathematics education: Challenges for the new millennium (Vol. I), (pp. 147-154). Taipei: National Taiwan Normal University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Lifelong learning: Practice and possibility in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Education & Training, 42 (3), 170-181.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Mathematics and the Vocational Education and Training System. In D. Coben, J. ODonoghue, & G. E. FitzSimons (Eds.), Perspectives on adults learning mathematics: Research and practice (pp. 209-227). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Mathematics for vocational and lifelong learning: Cultural diversity and co-operation in workplace and adult education. In A. Ahmed, J. M. Kraemer, & H. Williams (Eds.), Cultural diversity in mathematics (education): CIEAEM 51 (pp. 97-102). Chichester, UK: Horwood Publishing.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Mathematics in the Australian VET Sector: Technologies of power in practice. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Monash University, Victoria.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Productive learning at work: Is there a role for (mathematical) disciplinarity? In C. Symes (Ed.), Working knowledge: Productive learning at work. International conference proceedings (pp. 163-170). Sydney: Research into Adult and Vocational Learning, University of Technology, Sydney.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Teaching for difference in VET: Learning and working together in mathematics.[pdf 41 KB] In F. Beven, C. Kanes, & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Learning together: Working together: Building communities for the 21st century. Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 1) (pp. 238-245). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Values, vocational education and mathematics: Linking research with practice. Australian Vocational Education Review, 7(1), 39-49.
FitzSimons, G. E. & Godden, G. L. (2000). Review of research on adults learning mathematics. In D. Coben, J. ODonoghue, & G. E. FitzSimons (Eds.), Perspectives on adults learning mathematics: Research and practice (pp. 13-45). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Bishop, A. J., Clarkson, P. C., FitzSimons, G. E., & Seah, W. T. (2000). Why study values in mathematics teaching: Contextualising the VAMP project. In W.-S. Horng & F.-L. Lin (Eds.), Proceedings of the HPM 2000 conference, History in mathematics education: Challenges for the new millennium (Vol. II), (pp. 147-154). Taiwan: National Taiwan Normal University.
Clarkson, P. C., Bishop, A. J., FitzSimons, G. E., & Seah, W. T. (2000). Challenges and constraints in researching values. In J. Bana & A. Chapman (Eds.), Mathematics education beyond 2000. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (pp. 188-195). Perth: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
Clarkson, P. C., Bishop, A. J., FitzSimons, G. E., & Seah, W. T. (2000). Methodology Challenges and Constraints in the VAMP Project. In W.-S. Horng & F.-L. Lin (Eds.), Proceedings of the HPM 2000 conference, History in mathematics education: Challenges for the new millennium (Vol. II), (pp. 155-162). Taipei: National Taiwan Normal University.
Clarkson, P. C., Seah, W. T., Bishop, A. J., & FitzSimons, G. E. (2000, December). Methodology challenges and constraints in the Values and Mathematics Project. Paper presented at the 26th Australian Association for Research in Education conference. [World Wide Web: http://www.aare.edu.au/00pap/cla00116.htm]
Coben, D., ODonoghue, J., & FitzSimons, G. E. (2000). Introduction. In D. Coben, J. ODonoghue, & G. E. FitzSimons (Eds.), Perspectives on adults learning mathematics: Research and practice (pp. 1-11). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Coben, D., ODonoghue, J., & FitzSimons, G. E. (Eds.). (2000). Perspectives on adults learning mathematics: Research and practice. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
1999
FitzSimons, G. E. (1999). A hiatus in VET research: The case of mathematics. In Quality and diversity in VET research. Proceedings of the second national conference of the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA) (pp. 149-155). Sydney: AVETRA.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1999). Mathematics in the Australian Vocational Education and Training sector: Under-researched and under-theorised. Paper presented at the Third International Conference of the Journal of Vocational Education and Training: Researching Vocational Education and Training, GMB College, Manchester, UK, 14-16 July. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/jvet99.htm
FitzSimons, G. E. (1999). Values, vocational education and mathematics: Linking research with practice. [pdf 54 KB] In Changing practice through research: Changing research through practice. Proceedings of the 7th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 3), (pp. 11-21). Brisbane: Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1999). Why are we teaching mathematics? A perspective from the workplace. In N. Scott, D. Tynan, G. Asp, H. Chick, J. Dowsey, B. McCrae, J. McIntosh, & K. Stacey (Eds.), Mathematics across the ages. Proceedings of the Thirty-sixth Annual Conference (pp. 160-167). Melbourne: Mathematical Association of Victoria.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1999, July). Lifelong Learning: Practice and Possibility in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Paper presented at the International Conference on Lifelong Learning: Policy, Practice and Possibility. Conference Center, University College, Worcester, UK, 9-11 July.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1999, July). Mathematics for Vocational and Lifelong Learning: Cultural Diversity and Co-operation in Workplace and Adult Education. Paper presented at the CIEAEM 51 conference, University of Chichester, UK, 21-26 July.
Bishop, A. J., Clarkson, P. C., FitzSimons, G. E., & Seah, W. T. (1999, December). Values in Mathematics Education: Making Values Teaching Explicit in the Mathematics Classroom. Paper presented at the 25th Australian Association for Research in Education conference. [World Wide Web: http://www.swin.edu.au/aare/99pap/bis99188.htm]
Clarkson, P. C., FitzSimons, G. E., & Seah, W. T. (1999). Values relevant to mathematics? Id like to see that! In N. Scott, D. Tynan, G. Asp, H. Chick, J. Dowsey, B. McCrae, J. McIntosh, & K. Stacey (Eds.), Mathematics across the ages. Proceedings of the Thirty-sixth Annual Conference (pp. 129-132). Melbourne: Mathematical Association of Victoria.
1998
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998a). Adults learning mathematics. In N. Ellerton (Ed.), Issues in mathematics education: A contemporary perspective (pp. 95-114). Perth: Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Centre, Edith Cowan University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998b). Economic change and new learning demands: A case study from the pharmaceutical industry. Paper presented at 1998 Monash University - ACER Centre for the Economic of Education and Training conference: Rapid Economic Change and Lifelong Learning. Available as PDF from: http://http://www.education.monash.edu.au/centres/ceet/docs/conferencepapers/1998confpaperfitzsimons.pdf
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998c). Adults returning to mathematical education. Report of Working Group #18. In C. Alsina, J. M. Alvarez, M. Niss, A. Prez, L. Rico, & A. Sfard (Eds.), Proceedings of the 8th International Congress on Mathematical Education (pp. 183-187). Sevilla: S.A.E.M. THALES.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998d). New times for mathematics in vocational education and training. In C. Kanes, M. Goos, & E. Warren (Eds.), Teaching mathematics in new times (Vol. 1), (pp. 194-200). Griffith University, Brisbane: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998e). Statistics for vocational, technical, and 2-year college students. In L. Pereira-Mendoza, L. S. Kea, T. W. Kee, & W-K Wong (Eds.) Statistical education ⎯ Expanding the network. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Teaching of Statistics (Vol. 1), (pp. 145-150). Voorburg, The Netherlands: International Association for Statistical Education.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998f). The institution of mathematics in vocational education and training. In Vocational knowledge and institutions: Changing relationships. Proceedings of the 6th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 3), (pp. 79-88). Brisbane: Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998g). Vocational mathematics for senior school students. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 12(1), 9-19.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1998, June). Vocational mathematics for schools. Circuit, 10-16. (Reprinted from N. Scott & H. Hollingsworth (Eds.), Mathematics: Creating the future; Proceedings of the 16th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (pp. 125-131). Melbourne: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.)
1997
FitzSimons, G. E. (1997a). Editorial. In G. E. FitzSimons (Ed.), Adults returning to study mathematics: Papers from Working Group 18, 8th International Congress on Mathematical Education, ICME 8 (pp. 7-14). Adelaide: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1997b). Gender issues in adult and vocational mathematics education. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 9(3), 292-311.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1997c). Mathematics in the Vocational Education and Training sector: A case study. In F. Biddulph & K. Carr (Eds.), People in mathematics education (Vol. 1), (pp. 163-169). University of Waikato, NZ: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1997d). Mathematics in the Vocational Education and Training Sector: The Professional Development Implications for Teachers. In ALM-3: Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics ⎯ A Research Forum (pp. 183-192). London: Goldsmiths College, University of London.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1997e). Research Perspectives on Vocational Mathematics. In Good thinking ⎯ Good practice: Research perspectives on learning and work. Proceedings of the 5th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 3), (pp. 163-174). Brisbane: Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1997f). Review of the book Gender, science and mathematics: Shortening the shadow. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 9(2), 244-247.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1997g). Vocational mathematics for schools. In N. Scott & H. Hollingsworth (Eds.), Mathematics: Creating the future; Proceedings of the 16th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (pp. 125-131). Melbourne: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.
1996
FitzSimons, G. E. (1996a). Does it add up? Adult education, mathematics and economic rationalism. Education Links, 53, 20-24.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1996b). Is there a place for the history and pedagogy of mathematics in adult education under economic rationalism? In Proceedings of the Histria e Educao Matemtica conference (Vol. II), (pp. 128-135). Braga: HEM Braga 96.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1996c). Mathematics learning and work: Towards a critique of Vocational Education and Training mathematics curricula. In Learning and work: The challenges. Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 1), (pp. 91-101). Brisbane: Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University.
FitzSimons, G. E. (1996d). Understanding the adult learner of mathematics. In B. Atweh, K. Owens, & P. Sullivan (Eds.), Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 1992-1995 (pp. 151-180). Campbelltown, NSW: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
FitzSimons, G. E., Jungwirth, H., Maasz, J., & Schloeglmann, W. (1996). Adults and mathematics (Adult numeracy). In A. J. Bishop, K. Clements, C. Keitel, J. Kilpatrick, & C. Laborde (Eds.), International handbook of mathematics education (pp. 755-784). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
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