Social work and numeracy

  • Project
  • January 2024 – December 2024

This project explores how numeracy is addressed in social work education. Many clients struggle with numbers in finances, health, and administration. Training programs pay little attention to this, while it is crucial in practice. The project shows how education can better connect to the realities of social work.

Duration

02 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

HU researchers involved in the research

  • Lonneke Boels
    Lonneke Boels
    • Professor
    • Research group: Mathematical and analytical competence of professionals
  • Hugo Mulder
    • Researcher
    • Research group: Mathematical and analytical competence of professionals