Tracking Adult Literacy And Numeracy Skills
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Tracking Adult Literacy And Numeracy Skills
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Author : Stephen Reder
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-09-16
Tracking Adult Literacy And Numeracy Skills written by Stephen Reder and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-16 with Education categories.
Understanding the origins of poor literacy and numeracy skills in adulthood and how to improve them is of major importance when society places a high premium on proficiency in these basic skills. This edited collection brings together the results of recent longitudinal studies that greatly extend our knowledge of what works in raising skill levels, as well as the social and economic returns to improvement. Many fundamental research questions in adult education involve change over time: how adults learn, how program participation influences their acquisition of skills and knowledge, and how their educational development interacts with their social and economic performance. Although a growing number of longitudinal studies in adult basic education have recently been completed, this book is the first systematic compilation of findings and methods. Triangulating findings from different methodological perspectives and research designs, and across countries, this text produces convergence on key conclusions about the role of basic skills in the modern life course and the most effective ways of enhancing them.
Ebook Adult Literacy Numeracy And Language Policy Practice And Research
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Author : Lyn Tett
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Release Date : 2006-06-16
Ebook Adult Literacy Numeracy And Language Policy Practice And Research written by Lyn Tett and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-16 with Education categories.
This book explores the social practice of literacy, numeracy and language and its implications for teaching and learning adult basic skills. Leading international experts argue that literacy, numeracy and language are more than just a set of skills or techniques, but are shaped by the social and cultural context within which they are taking place; the meanings they have for users; and the purposes they serve. This shifts the focus from a narrow, functional and externally imposed definition of literacy, numeracy and language learning, to more open and numerous definitions that focus on what people do with their knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of contexts. Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Language shows how the social practice approach to learning and teaching can be used to develop more inclusive views of adult literacy, numeracy and language. Bringing together the views of researchers, policy makers and practitioners, it helps readers to develop an understanding of contemporary policy developments and encourages them to examine their own practice as adult basic education teachers, in order to respond more effectively to the needs of their students. This book is a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers and students on courses in adult and continuing education (particularly basic skills), postgraduate students, and researchers in the field of post-compulsory education.
Tracking Adult Literacy And Numeracy Skills
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Author : Stephen Reder
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-09-16
Tracking Adult Literacy And Numeracy Skills written by Stephen Reder and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-16 with Education categories.
Poor literacy and numeracy skills of adults remain substantial problems in today’s societies. This volume examines this issue through an analysis of adult education programs and their impact on basic skills development. The contributors offer far-reaching conclusions about what works and for what reasons in addressing adult literacy and numeracy.
Skills For Life
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Author : Great Britain. National Audit Office
language : en
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Skills For Life written by Great Britain. National Audit Office and has been published by Stationery Office Books (TSO) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Functional literacy categories.
The strategy to improve basic literacy and numeracy skills has helped over 5.7 million adults achieve a qualification or other specified learning aim at a cost of £5 billion. The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the Learning and Skills Council exceeded targets for the number of adults reaching basic literacy and numeracy standards (750,000 by 2004 and 1.5 million by 2007). The Department is also on course to meet the 2010 target of improving the basic skills of 2.25 million adults. Less progress has been made in strengthening numeracy skills compared with literacy skills. Numeracy courses are less popular than literacy courses with fewer people participating in them and achieving qualifications. Many people with literacy and numeracy needs come into contact with different parts of government, such as Jobcentre Plus. The Department could make better use of these contacts to engage people on Skills for Life courses. Participation and achievement levels for people with a literacy or numeracy need vary across the country. Based on the 2003 survey of need, the North East and North West have the best rates of achievement for both literacy and numeracy. In contrast, the East of England and East Midlands have the lowest rates of achievement for literacy and East of England and London, the lowest rates of achievement for numeracy. Between 2001 and 2004, spending on English for Speakers of Other Languages courses tripled to almost £300 million a year. However, demand for these courses has exceeded supply, particularly in London. Although significant progress is being made against targets, until the Department updates its assessment of literacy and numeracy needs, the scale of the challenge regarding adult skill levels will remain unclear.
Skills For Life
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Public Accounts Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2009
Skills For Life written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Public Accounts Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Education categories.
Although the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, and its predecessor, the Department for Education and Skills, spent around £5 billion on basic skills courses between 2001 and 2007 (£9 billion by 2011), large numbers of the adult working population of England remain functionally illiterate and innumerate. In 2003, an estimated 75 per cent of the adult population of working age had numeracy skills below the level of a good pass at GCSE and 56 per cent had literacy skills below this level. In July 2007, the Government announced a new objective to help 95 per cent of the adult population of working age achieve functional literacy and numeracy (the level of skill generally needed to get by in life) by 2020. Achieving this ambition would, however, only raise England to the standards currently achieved by the top 25 per cent of OECD member countries. There are now separate targets for literacy and numeracy which focus on achieving the functional level of skill. The new targets, especially for numeracy, will be challenging to meet and, to date, far less progress has been made tackling poor numeracy skills compared with literacy skills. This is not helped by the low number of numeracy teachers available. Many hard-to-reach people with poor literacy and numeracy skills come into contact with other government services, such as Jobcentre Plus, the Prison Service and the Probation Service. More of these people are being encouraged to take up courses to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, but the percentage who participate is still relatively small. The Department's biggest challenges are reaching people in the workplace who lack skills and getting employers to recognise the benefits of raising the skills of their workforce.`
Skills For Life
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2006-01-24
Skills For Life written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Committee of Public Accounts and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-24 with Education categories.
An estimated 26 million people of working age have levels of literacy and numeracy below those expected of school leavers, and many of them experience practical everyday problems. The UK has lower levels of literacy and numeracy in the adult population of working age than many of our international competitors. In order to address this problem, the DfES launched the Skills for Life Strategy in March 2001, with a target to improve the skills of 2.25 million adults by 2010. By 2006, at least £3.7 billion will have been spent on the strategy, which includes ESOL programmes (English for speakers of other languages). Following on from an NAO report (HCP 20, session 2004-05; ISBN 0102931631) published in December 2004, the Committee's report examines the progress being made to improve the literacy, language and numeracy skills of adults in England, to expand learning provision and improve its quality.
Skills For Life
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Author : Department for Education and Skills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Skills For Life written by Department for Education and Skills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with categories.
The Adult Literacy And Life Skills All Survey
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Author : Paul Satherley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Adult Literacy And Life Skills All Survey written by Paul Satherley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Life skills categories.
Skills For Life
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Author : Department for Education and Skills
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Skills For Life written by Department for Education and Skills and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with categories.
Ebook Teaching Adult Numeracy Principles Practice
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Author : Graham Griffiths
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Release Date : 2013-09-16
Ebook Teaching Adult Numeracy Principles Practice written by Graham Griffiths and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-16 with Education categories.
This book offers friendly guidance on how to work with adult learners to develop their numeracy and mathematics skills. It brings together current research and practice on teaching adult numeracy into one handy volume and covers the major issues faced by teachers of adult numeracy such as current policy perspectives and implications for teaching practice. There are reflective tasks throughout, which encourage you to develop and apply your theoretical knowledge to your own experiences. Key features include: Reviews of existing policy and research and implications for practice Reflective tasks with commentary, encouraging you to develop and apply your knowledge Case studies of real student experiences Practical activities and ideas to support the planning, teaching and assessment of adult numeracy Drawing on the substantial experience of the contributors, who have a wealth of experience as practitioners and researchers in the field, this book is an essential resource for trainee and practising teachers of adult numeracy and mathematics. It is also an ideal textbook to support teacher training courses leading to a subject specific qualification in teaching numeracy to adults. Contributors: Jackie Ashton, John Barton, Carolyn Brooks, Martyn Edwards, Janette Gibney, David Holloway, David Kaye, Beth Kelly, Barbara Newmarch, Helen Oughton, David Prinn, Diana Spurr, Rebecca Woolley "This is a quite unique book about teaching adult numeracy, which will be invaluable to the many practitioners in this field. The chapters, contributed by a group of experienced and successful lecturers and practitioners, include all aspects of this field, from methods of teaching specific mathematical topics to more general explorations of dyscalculia and emotional factors in adult learners. Each chapter includes research findings and thoughtful presentation of ideas with practical ideas for teaching, and tasks for the reader. This is a market which has not been served well in the past, so it is good to see the gap filled at last." Margaret Brown, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education, King's College London, UK "The editors of this book set out to produce a text that would support teacher-education programmes for adult numeracy, and their book does that and more. The content covers different types of learners, different settings, different understandings of what numeracy actually is; and ranges from commentary on research through case studies to "how to" hints and tips for teaching. Chapters 7 (on provoking mathematical thinking) and 8 (attitudes, beliefs and teaching) should be a required read for any adult numeracy teacher. The book would be at home on any numeracy teacher's desk, and would make an excellent set text for numeracy teacher training courses." Carol Randall, course co-ordinator for numeracy in the department of Lifelong Learning Teacher Education, University of Greenwich, UK "This book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on adult numeracy. It should be essential reading for trainee and practising adult numeracy educators. It brings together relevant research and professional wisdom on a wide variety of aspects of adult numeracy teaching and learning in an accessible way, with well-focussed tasks for readers to extend their knowledge and understanding. While the book is born out of UK concerns and issues, it is also relevant to international readers. Highly recommended." Professor Diana Coben PhD, Director, National Centre of Literacy & Numeracy for Adults, University of Waikato, New Zealand, and Hon. Trustee, Adults Learning Mathematics - A Research Forum (ALM -- www.alm-online.net/)