This paper is from Session 10B: Activites related to interaction with schools
which comes under Topic 10: Organisations and collaboration in statistics education
Paper 10B2 (Friday 13th, 11:00-12:30)
Uniting Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Education, Industry and Statistics
Presenter
- Peter Howley (The University of Newcastle, Australia)
Co-author
- Tim Roberts (The University of Newcastle, Australia)
Abstract
This paper describes a national project-based learning activity run in Australia and a collaboration uniting environmental sustainability and statistics which supports its delivery. The national initiative facilitates interdisciplinary interest, interaction and investigation engaging students from varied backgrounds and education levels. It develops key future workplace skills aligned with national school curriculum outcomes and motivates students by enabling them to take the lead, determine the context and self-assess. An underlying model connects industry, primary, secondary and tertiary educators, and technologies supporting wide-reaching communication and involvement. Australian school teachers are saying “21st Century learning at its best”, “motivates and engages students”. Industry mentors are saying “provides students a unique opportunity”. Students are saying “engaging, educational and enjoyable”. Over 1000 students engaged with the activity in 2017.