Folding Back and the Growth of Mathematical Understanding in Workplace Training

Autor/inn/en	Martin, Lyndon; LaCroix, Lionel; Fownes, Lynda
Titel	Folding Back and the Growth of Mathematical Understanding in Workplace Training
Quelle	In: Adults Learning Mathematics, 1 (2005) 1, S.19-35 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1744-1803
Schlagwörter	Workplace Learning; On the Job Training; Mathematics Skills; Mathematical Concepts; Plumbing; Adult Education; Adult Learning; Concept Formation; Learning Theories; Comprehension; Apprenticeships; Foreign Countries; Observation; Video Technology; Measurement; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Training-on-the-Job; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Installation; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Adulte education; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Learning theory; Lerntheorie; Verstehen; Verständnis; Apprenticeship; Lehre; Ausland; Beobachtung; Messverfahren; Kanada
Abstract	This paper presents some initial findings from a multi-year project that is exploring the growth of mathematical understanding in a variety of construction trades training programs. In this paper, we focus on John, an entry-level plumbing trainee. We explore his understandings for multiplication, fractions and units of imperial measure as he attempts to solve a pipefitting problem. We consider the apparently limited nature of his images for these concepts and the role of "folding back" in enabling his growth of understanding. We contend that it cannot be assumed that the images held by adult apprentices for basic mathematical concepts are flexible, deep, or useful in specific workplace contexts. We suggest that folding back to modify or make new images as needed in particular contexts is an essential element in facilitating the growth of mathematical understanding in workplace training, but also offer a note of caution about ensuring that this is genuinely effective in its purpose. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01