Opening real science : evaluation of an online module on statistical literacy for pre-service primary teachers

Ayse Aysin Bombachi Bilgin; Elizabeth Date-Huxtable; Carmel Coady; Vincent Geiger; Michael Cavanagh; Joanne Mulligan; Peter Petocz

Opening real science : evaluation of an online module on statistical literacy for pre-service primary teachers

Ayse Aysin Bombachi Bilgin, Elizabeth Date-Huxtable, Carmel Coady, Vincent Geiger, Michael Cavanagh, Joanne Mulligan, Peter Petocz

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Opening Real Science (ORS) is a three-year government initiative developed as part of the Mathematics and Science Teachers program. It is a collaboration across universities involving teacher educators, scientists, mathematicians, statisticians and educational designers aimed at improving primary and secondary pre-service teachers' competence and confidence in mathematics and science. The ORS project has developed 25 online learning modules for pre-service teacher programs. Statistical literacy is prioritised. The Statistical Literacy Module for Primary Teachers (SL-P) adopts an inquiry-based approach and uses resources and contexts relevant to their practice. This paper documents the development and evaluation process of SL-P from its conception to implementation, and reviews the initial trials.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	120-138
Number of pages	19
Journal	Statistics Education Research Journal
Volume	16
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 2017

Keywords

online learning
primary school teachers
statistical literacy
student teachers

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