Numeracy Theory and Framework

Numeracy theory and
framework

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Critical analysis of major learning theories and their development.......................................3
Analysis of how learning theories have led to current principles of effective practice in
teaching mathematics and numeracy with engagement of recent scholarly literature...........5
Two examples of numeracy learning activities from experiences and reflexivity regarding
personal beliefs and practice..................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Learning theories play a crucial role in academics as they facilitate student's capabilities
to gain knowledge from the teaching environment. With the implementation of learning theories
in the teaching institutes, an effective learning can be established (Zhdanov, 2020). Learning
theories facilitates practical knowledge as well as also help students by enhancing their skill
development. This report will cover critical analysis of major theories of learning and will
analyse how learning theories have led to current principles of effective practice in teaching
mathematics and numeracy showing engagement with recent scholarly literature. This report will
also cover examples of numeracy learning activities with demonstration of reflexivity related to
learning.
MAIN BODY
Critical analysis of major learning theories and their development
Various learning theories are practised since ages in the field of education and they act
as a main background in enhancing learning skills of the students. Different learning theories
along with their strengths an weaknesses are mentioned below:
 Behaviourism- Theory related to behaviourism was first introduced in 1990s and came
into highlight in early 20th century. Behaviourism theory improves learning of an
individual on the basis of adopting a stimulus from an environment. Behaviourists
perform assessment of an individual learning by measuring behaviour. Behaviourism
theory is based on interaction between individuals and mainly focuses on attitude, ethics
and gestures of an individual in the learning environment.
Strengths Weakness
This learning theory enhances practical
knowledge of an individual and also increases
social knowledge.
Behaviourism theory focuses less on
theoretical knowledge of an individual as it is
related to practical knowledge.
Behaviourism theory also increases precise
attitude in an individual (Angermeier, 2019).
Behaviourism theory can create a complexity
in learning and can confuse students as they
learn from environment (Bower, 2019).
Theory of behaviourism facilitates ethical This theory can cause impact on the mental