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Adults, Mathematics and Work: From Research into Practice - Hardcover

John J. Keogh; Theresa Maguire; John ODonoghue

 
9789004381759: Adults, Mathematics and Work: From Research into Practice

Synopsis

Adults, Mathematics and Work explains mathematics invisibility and how it can be overcome to enable further development. It also offers a systematic way of recognising informal and non-formal learning in the workplace which is highly valued as experience by employers.

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About the Author

John J. Keogh, PhD (2013), after a 30 year career in Shipping, now lectures in Mathematics and Statistics. His research interest is mathematics in work and he published Work Based Learning in the Further Education & Training Sector (Keogh, 2016). Theresa Maguire, PhD (2003), University of Limerick, has a lifelong passion for adult mathematics education. She has worked with the National Awards Council and at the academic/employer interface. She is currently Director of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. John ODonoghue, PhD (1978), University of Loughborough, UK, is Emeritus Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, University of Limerick, Ireland. He has served as chair of Adults Learning Mathematics -- A Research Forum, and contributed to various publications in adult mathematics/numeracy including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings.

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