The Troika of Adult Learners, Lifelong Learning, and Mathematics

Learning from Research, Current Paradoxes, Tensions and Promotional Strategies
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-319-32807-2
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 41 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 949 g

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This book presents a synopsis of six emerging themes in adult mathematics/numeracy and a critical discussion of recent developments in terms of policies, provisions, and the emerging challenges, paradoxes and tensions. It also offers an extensive review of the literature adult mathematics education. Why do adults want to learn mathematics? Did they enjoy mathematics at school so much that they want to continue? NO! Most of these adults have to learn mathematics because it is part of a formal qualification they need, because their job demands the ability to apply mathematics, or because they need basic numeracy in their daily lives. Lastly, the authors discuss five potential strategies to promote lifelong learning of mathematics among adult learners.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Safford-Ramus, Katherine

Maguire, Terry

Misra, Pradeep Kumar

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik (Unterricht & Didaktik)
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Erwachsenenbildung, lebenslanges Lernen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Survey on state-of-the-art.- 3. Summary and looking ahead.- 4. Reference list.