Numeracy-Meets: professional development and networking for adult numeracy practitioners

International audienceDespite the clear and obvious need for adults to be proficient in numeracy, international studies suggest that many adults continue to struggle in this area. One of the main challenges continues to be the availability and quality of adult numeracy education. Research has highlighted an unmet demand for professional development in this area with many numeracy practitioners looking for opportunities to further develop their practice. Moreover, practitioners have expressed a desire for networking opportunities with colleagues to discuss and share their experiences. Thus, this research aims to establish a series of online 'Numeracy-Meets' for adult numeracy practitioners. These 'Meets' will be an organised but informal community of practice for practitioners to share pedagogy, practical innovations, and personal insights into teaching adult numeracy