This paper is from Session 3I: Practicum learning to teach statistics: perspectives from young staff

which comes under Topic 3: Learning to teach statistics

Other papers under session 3I ... 3I1: Testing, testees, and tested: practical lessons from the first years... 3I3: How young statistics academics learn to teach statistics

(Friday 16th, 11:00-12:30)

Novice experience from teaching service courses in statistics

Presenter

• Matina Rassias (University of Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Abstract

The last few decades have been marked by a movement towards student centered teaching. This remains a real challenge for all educators but becomes even more demanding when dealing with service courses in Statistics. One of the main issues that statistical education has to face from the very early stages is introducing students into statistical thinking in the face of negative feelings such as discouragement and even frustration towards the subject area. In this paper we will study, from a novice educator’s perspective, ways to enrich the students’ learning processes transforming them into “intelligent citizens” who will communicate efficiently and effectively using Statistics. We will investigate how the educator can be assisted to become the facilitator in providing a highly stimulating and challenging environment in Statistics education that enables students to engage with the subject and make a smooth transition towards statistical literacy.

Other papers under session 3I ... 3I1: Testing, testees, and tested: practical lessons from the first years... 3I3: How young statistics academics learn to teach statistics