Teaching Numeracy in Adult and Vocational Education

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Abstract

This subject employs the central concepts, modes of enquiry, and structure of the content of numeracy to enable students to develop teaching and assessment strategies in Adult and Vocational Education contexts. Students will critically analyse the numeracy demands associated with the study of Adult and Vocational Education and apply numeracy … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject employs the central concepts, modes of enquiry, and structure of the content of numeracy to enable students to develop teaching and assessment strategies in Adult and Vocational Education contexts. Students will critically analyse the numeracy demands associated with the study of Adult and Vocational Education and apply numeracy concepts to their teaching in ways that are relevant, effective and meaningful for learners.

Syllabus

The numeracy disciplineThe nature and role of numeracyAttitudes to numeracyNumeracy concepts and processesThinking and working with numeracyDescribing, modelling and generalising patterns and relationshipsMathematical thinking and problem-solving techniquesUsing data and statistics

Assessment items

1. Reflecting on adult numeracy: 5 numeracy problems

2. Essay response

3. Assignment 3 - Part A and Part B

Assumed knowledge

EEL445 and EEL418

Enrolment restrictions

Not available to students who have completed EEB308.

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