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Hassi, Marja-Liisa; Hannula, Aino; Saló i Nevado, Laia – Adults Learning Mathematics, 2010
This paper first looks at the contexts and situation of Finnish adult education in basic mathematical skills. Challenges for and observations of adults' learning of basic mathematics in Finland will be illustrated. Studying mathematics and numeracy are considered against its role in social and personal empowerment. Case studies of Finnish adults'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Mathematics Skills, Basic Skills
National Institute for Literacy, 2010
Each month, the Literacy Information and Communication System ("LINCS") will feature one of the three LINCS Resource Collections--Basic Skills, Program Management, and Workforce Competitiveness--and introduce research-based resources that practitioners can use in their adult and family literacy programs and classrooms. This edition features the…
Descriptors: Program Improvement, Learning Disabilities, Family Literacy, Adult Literacy
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Kuntze, Jeroen; van der Molen, Henk T.; Born, Marise P. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2009
Background: Mastering counselling communication skills is one of the requirements that lead to the diploma of a registered European psychologist. The microcounseling method proves to be effective in training these skills. Aim: Research into the effectiveness of the microcounseling method often reports overall effect sizes only. The aim of this…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Psychologists, Communication Skills, Microcounseling
Gaebel, Michael; Kupriyanova, Veronika; Morais, Rita; Colucci, Elizabeth – European University Association, 2014
The present study on e-learning intends to contribute to closing a data gap and to stimulate the discussion on the further development of national and European policies on the issue and to support its systematic institutional take-up. It draws upon a survey conducted by the European University Association between October and December 2013. 249…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics, School Surveys, Electronic Learning
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Orr, Claudia; Sherony, Bruce; Steinhaus, Carol – American Journal of Business Education, 2011
Employers continue to report that soft skills are critically important in obtaining employment and achieving long-term career success. Given the challenging job market for college graduates, business school faculty need to provide practical opportunities for students to develop their soft skills in professional settings. A longitudinal study was…
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Employment Interviews, Student Behavior, Longitudinal Studies
Furlong, Cerys – Adults Learning, 2011
In July 2011, the Welsh Government published the first data on adult literacy and numeracy in Wales since 2004. The summary information from the National Survey of Adult Skills in Wales shows that there has been an improvement in literacy levels (though challenges still remain), but little improvement in numeracy. Discussions are ongoing with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Policy Analysis, National Surveys
Mason, Andrea – Online Submission, 2010
The purpose of this study was to analyze secondary mathematics teachers' experiences, attitudes, beliefs, and practices in teaching and learning mathematics using the calculator. The study also focused on the role of the calculator in the mathematics classroom. A high number of students lack simple math skills and many use the calculator at all…
Descriptors: Calculators, Mathematics Skills, Mathematics Teachers, Basic Skills
Baker, Elaine DeLott; Hope, Laura; Karandjeff, Kelley – Research and Planning Group for California Community Colleges (RP Group), 2009
Contextualized teaching and learning (CTL), or the concept of relating subject matter content to meaningful situations that are relevant to students' lives, offers one promising approach to helping students learn more effectively. This brief offers instructors, college leaders, policy makers and funders a high-level summary of the CTL…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Basic Skills, Learning, Colleges
Murray, Janet; Yerichuk, Deanna; Murray-Smith, Nick – Movement for Canadian Literacy, 2009
In March 2009, Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL) commissioned "Resources for Results", a private research and evaluation firm, to conduct a baseline study to explore the effects of the recent economic downturn on literacy and essential skills programs across Canada. The "Resources for Results" research team interviewed 35…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Interviews
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Scherer, Marge – Educational Leadership, 2009
There is no doubt that in the past 10 years, school culture has become a testing culture. But all the "multiple measures" do not really lead one to achieve the three most often cited goals of testing: building proficiency in basic skills, closing achievement gaps, and fostering the top-notch knowledge and skills that students will need…
Descriptors: School Culture, Testing, Accountability, Student Evaluation
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Casale-Giannola, Diane – American Secondary Education, 2012
Secondary schools continue to face significant challenges as they work to support increasing numbers of students in inclusion settings. Career and Technical Education (CTE) high schools have typically offered students with special needs valuable learning opportunities. Nevertheless, little research has been done to identify the strengths and needs…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Academic Education, Inclusion, Disabilities
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Clark, Gary L.; King, Michael E.; Jurn, Iksu – Journal of Marketing Education, 2012
Today's marketing instructors are faced with the challenge of improving their students' soft skills to prepare them for today's business environment. Numerous authors have noted that client-based/-sponsored projects help students improve the soft skills they need to succeed in the business community. This article provides detailed guidelines on…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Basic Skills, Business Skills, Skill Analysis
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de Coulon, Augustin; Meschi, Elena; Vignoles, Anna – Education Economics, 2011
Previous research has suggested a positive intergenerational relationship between a parent's childhood cognitive skill level and their own children's skill levels. Yet we also know that individuals' skill levels change during childhood and into adulthood, not least as a result of their education, training and work experience. Thus parents' adult…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Child Relationship, Thinking Skills, Numeracy
Movement for Canadian Literacy, 2010
For over 30 years, Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL) has provided a forum and voice for literacy organizations, practitioners and learners across the country. In partnership with its member literacy coalitions, learner representatives from every province and territory and other key stakeholders, MCL has supported the literacy and essential…
Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Foreign Countries, Literacy, Partnerships in Education
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Swan, Malcolm; Swain, Jon – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2010
This article describes some outcomes of a nine-month design-based research study into the professional development of 24 numeracy teachers with post-16 learners. Teachers analysed research-based principles for teaching, and engaged in a design-research process by testing and refining teaching activities to embody these principles. Data from…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Professional Development, Educational Practices, Beliefs
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