The ALM28 conference will be a Hamburg-based virtual conference from the 5th to the 7th July 2021.
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Conference theme
Numeracy and Vulnerability
Research on numeracy often takes the form of large-scale quantitative studies, a prominent example being the PIAAC study (OECD, 2019). Numeracy is understood here as a measurable construct, and numerical competence can be related to various socio-demographic and socio-economic factors. Numeracy as a social practice, on the other hand (Yasukawa et al., 2018) is more the subject of smaller qualitative studies. Regardless of the approach taken, numeracy can be related to exclusion from participation. Low numerical skills and the infrequent practice of numerical practices can, it is assumed, lead to increased vulnerability (Gal et al. 2020) to social disadvantage or exclusion among individuals and social groups.
The ALM Conference in Hamburg in 2021 will focus on this connection between numeracy and vulnerability. We are looking forward to contributions that address this issue, for example by exploring the links between numerical competences and practices on the one hand and possible disadvantages in the context of finance and consumption, work and family, health (e.g. context Covid 19) or digitisation on the other. Also of interest are contributions on educational needs and educational policy frameworks that become visible in the context of numeracy and vulnerability.
Gal, Iddo; Grotlüschen, Anke; Tout, Dave; Kaiser, Gabriele (2020): Numeracy, adult education, and vulnerable adults: a critical view of a neglected field. In: ZDM Mathematics Education, 1–18. DOI: 10.1007/s11858-020-01155-9.
OECD (2019): Skills Matter. Additional Results from the Survey of Adult Skills. Paris: OECD Publishing (OECD skills studies).
Yasukawa, Keiko; Rogers, Alan; Jackson, Kara; Street, Brian (Hg.) (2018): Numeracy as Social Practice. Global and Local Perspectives. New York.
Keynote Themes
– Vulnerability and social inequality
– Climate change
– Digital transformation (social challenges, e.g. algorithms)
– Covid-19 and learning numeracy
– Financial numeracy
Session Proposals
Call for Session Proposals!
Session proposals are due on March 14th, 2021. Please follow this link in order to submit a proposal. Abstracts for the following forms of presentation will be welcomed:
– Long presentation (45 Min)
– Short presentation (20-30 Min)
– Workshop
– Poster presentation
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact lisanne.heilmann@uni-hamburg.de.
To be scheduled as presenter after acceptance of your submission, you have to register as conference participant. Registration for the conference will start in mid January 2021.
To be scheduled as presenter after acceptance of your submission, you have to register as conference participant.
Programme Committee and Organizing Committee
Programme Committee
- Jeff Evans
- Kees Hoogland
- Lisanne Heilmann
- Beth Kelly
Local Organising Committee (Hamburg)
- Klaus Buddeberg
- Kristin Skowranek
- Sylvia Werner
- Lisanne Heilmann (contact for any questions: lisanne.heilmann@uni-hamburg.de)
Social program
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Registration and payment module
We welcome you to our conference and invite you to be part of it. Registration will start mid January. You can register for the conference here.
The conference fee will be EUR 30 (EUR 35 after 31st May 2021).
We encourage all members to join us for the banquet dinner. Additional guest can register for the conference dinner. The conference meal (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner – depending on your time zone) is expected to take place on Tuesday, 6th July 2021, 8 pm ECT.
For those having difficulty participating at the conference, particularly from countries that typically have low representation at the conference, and those with little to no funding to attend such a conference, there are some bursaries available. Please see the next tab for details on financial support options and how to apply.
Financial support to attend conference
ALM provides financial support to practitioners and researchers from institutions involved in Adults Learning Mathematics with limited resources to visit international conferences such as ALM28. To apply for financial support, please complete the bursary form attached here: ALM_bursaryform_2021, and email it to treasurer@alm-online.net. Support is given on a first-come-first-served basis. For additional questions, please contact the ALM treasurer directly by e-mailing treasurer@alm-online.net.
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Numeracy and Vulnerability
Research on numeracy often takes the form of large-scale quantitative studies, a prominent example being the PIAAC study (OECD, 2019). Numeracy is understood here as a measurable construct, and numerical competence can be related to various socio-demographic and socio-economic factors. Numeracy as a social practice, on the other hand (Yasukawa et al., 2018) is more the subject of smaller qualitative studies. Regardless of the approach taken, numeracy can be related to exclusion from participation. Low numerical skills and the infrequent practice of numerical practices can, it is assumed, lead to increased vulnerability (Gal et al. 2020) to social disadvantage or exclusion among individuals and social groups.
The ALM Conference in Hamburg in 2021 will focus on this connection between numeracy and vulnerability. We are looking forward to contributions that address this issue, for example by exploring the links between numerical competences and practices on the one hand and possible disadvantages in the context of finance and consumption, work and family, health (e.g. context Covid 19) or digitisation on the other. Also of interest are contributions on educational needs and educational policy frameworks that become visible in the context of numeracy and vulnerability.
Gal, Iddo; Grotlüschen, Anke; Tout, Dave; Kaiser, Gabriele (2020): Numeracy, adult education, and vulnerable adults: a critical view of a neglected field. In: ZDM Mathematics Education, 1–18. DOI: 10.1007/s11858-020-01155-9.
OECD (2019): Skills Matter. Additional Results from the Survey of Adult Skills. Paris: OECD Publishing (OECD skills studies).
Yasukawa, Keiko; Rogers, Alan; Jackson, Kara; Street, Brian (Hg.) (2018): Numeracy as Social Practice. Global and Local Perspectives. New York.
– Climate change
– Digital transformation (social challenges, e.g. algorithms)
– Covid-19 and learning numeracy
– Financial numeracy
Call for Session Proposals!
Session proposals are due on March 14th, 2021. Please follow this link in order to submit a proposal. Abstracts for the following forms of presentation will be welcomed:
– Long presentation (45 Min)
– Short presentation (20-30 Min)
– Workshop
– Poster presentation
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact lisanne.heilmann@uni-hamburg.de.
To be scheduled as presenter after acceptance of your submission, you have to register as conference participant. Registration for the conference will start in mid January 2021.
To be scheduled as presenter after acceptance of your submission, you have to register as conference participant.
Programme Committee
- Jeff Evans
- Kees Hoogland
- Lisanne Heilmann
- Beth Kelly
Local Organising Committee (Hamburg)
- Klaus Buddeberg
- Kristin Skowranek
- Sylvia Werner
- Lisanne Heilmann (contact for any questions: lisanne.heilmann@uni-hamburg.de)
t.b.d.
We welcome you to our conference and invite you to be part of it. Registration will start mid January. You can register for the conference here.
The conference fee will be EUR 30 (EUR 35 after 31st May 2021).
We encourage all members to join us for the banquet dinner. Additional guest can register for the conference dinner. The conference meal (breakfast/ lunch/ dinner – depending on your time zone) is expected to take place on Tuesday, 6th July 2021, 8 pm ECT.
For those having difficulty participating at the conference, particularly from countries that typically have low representation at the conference, and those with little to no funding to attend such a conference, there are some bursaries available. Please see the next tab for details on financial support options and how to apply.
ALM provides financial support to practitioners and researchers from institutions involved in Adults Learning Mathematics with limited resources to visit international conferences such as ALM28. To apply for financial support, please complete the bursary form attached here: ALM_bursaryform_2021, and email it to treasurer@alm-online.net. Support is given on a first-come-first-served basis. For additional questions, please contact the ALM treasurer directly by e-mailing treasurer@alm-online.net.
Please subscribe to our bulletin so we can keep you informed on further information and announcements.