EDUC 341 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Numeracy
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Cro(cid:449)ther et al, (cid:862)adult litera(cid:272)(cid:455), lear(cid:374)i(cid:374)g ide(cid:374)tities a(cid:374)d pedagogi(cid:272) pra(cid:272)ti(cid:272)e(cid:863) What are the effective pedagogical practices identified in the crowther et al article: promoting positive change is that learners are not seen as passive recipients of teacher knowledge but rather as co-producers of meaning . So it is important that in creating a positive educational experience, learners feel that their issues, circumstances and concerns are both openly acknowledged and valued, because in valuing these, they are also valued as people. We discussed identity, literacy and learning in unit 1, in the context of the. Cro(cid:449)ther et al(cid:859)s arti(cid:272)le also goes on to discuss identity re-formation in which individuals must consciously reflect on their earlier, typically negative learning experiences and aspire to a certain identity. The article is based on interviews with adults about their learning experiences. Social interactions and support are major factors in increasing confidence and self-belief.