Contemporary Research in Adult and Lifelong Learning of Mathematics : International Perspectives /: International Perspectives. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Katherine Safford-Ramus, Jürgen Maaß, Evelyn Süss-Stepancik, editors.
• Editors: Safford-Ramus, Katherine; Maaß, Jürgen; Süss-Stepancik, Evelyn
• Contents: Intro; Contents; 1 Introduction; Abstract; 1.1 An Outline of Adult Learning, Lifelong Learning and Lifelong Mathematics Learning; 1.2 The Field of Adult Mathematics Education; 1.3 The ICME-13 Scientific Discourse of Topic Study Group 6 "Adult Learning"; 1.3.1 Numeracy; 1.3.2 Student Focus; 1.3.3 Teacher Focus; 1.3.4 At the Crossroads-Overarching Themes; References; Adult Numeracy; 2 Defining Adult and Numeracy: An Academic and Political Investigation; Abstract; 2.1 Section 1-TSG 6 Introductory Paper; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Key Definitions; 2.1.3 Using 'Numeracy'; 2.1.4 Models of Numeracy. 2.1.5 Numeracy in England 2001 and 20112.1.6 Numeracy, Mathematics, Maths; 2.1.7 Widening the View; 2.2 Section 2-Reflection on the ICME-13 Conference; 2.2.1 Adult Numeracy; 2.2.2 Adults or Non-traditional Students; 2.2.3 ICME-13 Scientific Program; 2.2.4 Plenaries; 2.2.5 Invited Lectures; 2.2.6 Discussion Groups; 2.2.7 Topic Study Groups (TSG); 2.2.8 A Way Forward; 2.2.9 Conclusion; Appendix; References; 3 Mathematics Education and Adult Learners in Ireland; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.1.1 A Brief Overview of the Irish Education System; 3.2 The Irish Mathematics Education Landscape (IMEL). 3.2.1 Adult Education in Ireland3.2.2 Brief Sketch of Adult Mathematics Education/Numeracy in Ireland; 3.3 Selected Framing Perspectives; 3.3.1 Government Policy Imperatives; 3.3.2 Mathematics Education; 3.3.3 The 'Mathematics Problem'; 3.3.4 Recent Reforms and Developments in Mathematics Education in Ireland; 3.4 Numeracy Policy in Ireland; 3.5 Numeracy as an Educational Task; 3.5.1 The Numeracy Construct; 3.5.2 The Role of School Mathematics in Numeracy Development; 3.5.3 Numeracy as a Mathematical Competence; 3.5.4 Numeracy and the 'Real World' 3.6 Issues Related to an 'Embedded' View of Numeracy3.7 Challenges for Adult Mathematics Education in Ireland; 3.7.1 The Innumeracy Pipeline; 3.7.2 Disconnect Across Sectors; 3.7.3 Mathematics Education Research; 3.8 Conclusion; References; 4 Thinking About Relations Between Adults Learning Mathematics and Reality; Abstract; 4.1 What Is "Reality"?; 4.1.1 Framing the Personal View on Reality; 4.2 The Influence of Social Reality on Adults Learning Mathematics. 4.3 Adults Learners of Mathematics and Their Perceptions to Reality: What Is the Difference Between Adults and Younger Students Learning Mathematics?4.4 Teaching Mathematics to Show Its Practical Use in Reality; 4.5 Responsibility of Adult Learners and Learning Providers to Use Reality in Mathematics Learning; 4.6 Potential Gains by Promoting the Use of Reality on Adult Learning Mathematics; References; 5 Scoping the Development of a Measure of Adults' Numeracy (and Literacy) Practices; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Seeing the 'Social Practice' in Numeracy and Literacy.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 510.71; 510.715; Education; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Continuing education); Adult education; Adult learning; Mathematics; Study Skills; MATHEMATICS -- Essays; MATHEMATICS -- Pre-Calculus; MATHEMATICS -- Reference; Adult education; Adult learning; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Continuing education); Education -- Adult & Continuing Education; Education -- Professional Development; Education -- Study Skills; Adult education, continuous learning; Teacher training; Study & learning skills: general; Education -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Mathematics; Teaching of a specific subject; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319965024; 3319965026
• Related ISBNs: 9783319965017; 3319965018
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 12, 2018).
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