The Troika of Adult Learners, Lifelong Learning, and Mathematics : Learning from Research, Current Paradoxes, Tensions and Promotional Strategies / by Katherine Safford-Ramus, Pradeep Kumar Misra, Terry Maguire.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Safford-Ramus, Katherine, Author.

Misra, Pradeep Kumar, Author.

Maguire, Terry, Author.

Series:

ICME-13 Topical Surveys, 2366-5955

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Study and teaching.

Mathematics.

Continuing education.

Education and state.

Mathematics Education.

Lifelong Learning.

Educational Policy and Politics.

Local Subjects:

Mathematics Education.

Lifelong Learning.

Educational Policy and Politics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (VIII, 41 p. 2 illus.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2016.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Survey on state-of-the-art

3. Summary and looking ahead

4. Reference list.

Notes:

CC BY-NC

ISBN:

9783319328089

3319328085

OCLC:

988817520