23TRA682 Towards a New National Numeracy Strategy: Lessons from the literature - Dr Lorraine Harbison

Towards a New National Numeracy Strategy: Lessons from the literature - Dr Lorraine Harbison

DATE:       Wednesday, 18th October 2023
TIME:        7pm to 8pm
VENUE:    ZOOM Webinar

Dr Lorraine Harbison is an Associate Professor in Mathematics Education in the School of STEM Education, Innovation and Global Studies at the Institute of Education, Dublin City University. She has a particular interest in researching innovative teaching pedagogies to foster mathematical understanding. Some projects that she is currently involved in include examining the factors that contribute to the successful transition in mathematics education for pupils moving from primary to post-primary school, and embedding children’s literature and creative writing in mathematics teaching and learning.

Lorraine was the numeracy coordinator for the Department of Education commissioned report Towards a New Literacy, Numeracy and Digital literacy Strategy. In this webinar, she will share lessons from the literature on effective ways to develop and assess critical numeracy skills. She will also offer practical guidance and ideas applicable across all educational levels, from early years to post-primary.