ALM 4

Proceedings ALM-4, Limerick, Ireland, 1997

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Preface + content
Diana Coben, Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK John O’Donoghue, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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Abstracts of conference papers in Spanish translationTranslated by Department of Languages and Cultural Studies, University of Limerick 1
Mathematics is for Living
Dr. Con Power,Business Consultancy, Nemesis Ltd., Dublin
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Technology transfer – a useful metaphor for university level maths courses for engineers and scientists
Juergen Maass, University of Linz, Austria
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The adult-worker-student and mathematics education – a reality in Brazilian Society
Eliana Maria Guedes and Regina M. Zandonadi, UNITAU, University of Taubaté, Brazil
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Teaching adult students mathematical investigations – 2
Richard O. Angiama, Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK
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Paulo Freire’s legacy for adults learning maths
Diana Coben, Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK
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Independent Learning: numeracy developments in ABE practice
Frank Haacke, Simon van Duin and Mieke de Laat, Regional Educational Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Independent versus autonomous adult learning in mathematics?
Sylvia Johnson and Sue Elliott, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
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University pedagogy – how social scientists make mathematics meanings
Sybil Cock, University of North London, UK
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Developing guidance material to uncover a mathematics profile of adult participations on a crane course
Lena Lindenskov, Roskilde University, Denmark
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Managing change: working with adults
Janet Duffin, University of Hull, UK
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Getting unstuck in maths: building mathematical memory with rapid reconstruction
Jeff Simpson, Mastery Learning Systems, Ukiah, California, USA
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Assessing mathematical skills
Harrie Sormani, Centre for Innovation of Education and Training, The Netherlands
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Alternative assessment methods in the National Training and Development Institute
Patricia Ward, National Training and Development Institute, Dundalk, Ireland
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An introduction to Adults Count Too
Roseanne Benn, University of Exeter, UK
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Should nurses carry calculators?
B. Meriel Hutton, University of Central England, Birmingham, UK
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Guidelines for the development of adult numeracy materials
Una O’Rourke, Tralee Regional Technical College, IrelandJohn O’Donoghue, University of Limerick, Ireland
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Student nurses and mathematics
B. Meriel Hutton, University of Central England, Birmingham, UK
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An exploration of situated cognition in two professional crafts: upholstery and gardening
Dhamma Colwell, Kings College, University of London, UK
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Could there be a specific problematique for research in adult’s mathematics education?
Tine Wedege, Roskilde University, Denmark
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Cooperative learning in the adult mathematics classroom: students helping students or stumbling through the dark together?
Katherine Safford, St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
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Constructive numeracy teaching as a gateway to independent learning
Mieke van Groenestijn, Hogeschool van Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Adults return to mathematics: A proposed project in Uganda by the Uganda Mathematical Society (UMS)
Janet Kaahwa, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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Flexible acccreditation through OCN
Joy Joseph, City of Bristol College, UK
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An innovative tutor training module – a first step to meeting the needs of employers in Birmingham
Wendy Gornall, Birmingham City Council, Adult Education Service, UK
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Applications oriented maths and the Look + See Posters
John O’Donoghue, University of Limerick, Ireland
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Rediscovering mathematics by adult-worker-students in Brazil
Eliana Maria Guedes and Regina M. Zandonadi, University of Taubaté – UNITAU, Brazil
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An agenda for adult learning in mathematics for the new millennium
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Internet session
Staff, ITD, University of Limerick, Ireland
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Impression of posters
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