Statistics Education Practicum
QAC 301
Fall 2023
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This course will serve students who are pursuing their undergraduate degree in a variety of disciplines but who want to expand their skills in statistics and applied data analysis in preparation for a future career. It will also serve students who are currently pursuing independent, quantitative research at the undergraduate or graduate level. The course will center on personal interaction in support of introductory statistics students. Active peer mentoring and supporting experiences will be based on the theory that good teachers (and learners) of statistics need to be developed, as opposed to being trained. In line with this theory, this hands-on course will provide an intensive opportunity to build specific knowledge regarding teaching and learning in the area of data-driven statistical inquiry. Students enrolled in this course will (1) attend statistics-mentoring development sessions (one hour per week); (2) provide one-on-one support for introductory statistics students during workshop-oriented class sessions (three hours per week); (3) lead small group-mentored meetings for five to six statistics students (one hour per week); and (4) monitor and critique progress on applied data assignments (one hour per week). In addition to these hands-on experiences, students will pursue a project aimed at furthering the field of statistics education. Projects may take the form of course evaluation, content/conceptual curriculum development, or translation of educational statistical software materials.
Similar to QAC380 (Introduction to Statistical Consulting), this course is aimed at providing students with an opportunity to enhance their statistical skills beyond the introductory level. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM QAC, SBS QAC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Dierker, L. (2013), PASSION DRIVEN STATISTICS iBOOK
Franklin, C., & Garfield, J. (2006), THE GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUCTION IN STATISTICS EDUCATION (GAISE) PROJECT: DEVELOPING STATISTICS EDUCATION GUIDELINES FOR PRE K-12 AND COLLEGE COURSES.
Roseth, C.J., Garfield, J.B., and Ben-Zvi, D. (2008), Collaboration in Learning and Teaching Statistics. JOURNAL OF STATISTICS EDUCATION, 16(1).
Garfield, J. (2009), PREPARING TEACHERS OF STATISTICS: A GRADUATE COURSE FOR FUTURE TEACHERS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Monitoring of peer mentoring responsibilities and a final project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
QAC201 or QAC380.
Software for which students will be responsible for peer mentoring include: Section 1 (Stata); Section 2 (R); Section 3 (SAS); Section 4 (R)
Students enrolled in this course will; (a) provide one-on-one and small group support for introductory statistics students during workshop oriented class sessions (three hours/week); (b) provide support for students projects during Friday drop in hours (two hours/week); and (c) monitor and critique progress on students journal entries and applied data assignments (1.5 hours/week). In addition to these hands-on experiences, students will pursue a project aimed at furthering the field of statistics education. Projects may take the form of course evaluation, content/conceptual curriculum development, or translation of educational statistical software materials. |
| Instructor(s): Nazzaro,Valerie Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; .....F. 12:00PM-03:00PM; Location: SCIE189; SCIE189; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 4 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 02 | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Nazzaro,Valerie Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; .....F. 12:00PM-03:00PM; Location: SCIE189; SCIE189; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 4 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 03 | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Nazzaro,Valerie Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; .....F. 12:00PM-03:00PM; Location: SCIE189; SCIE189; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 4 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 04 | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Nazzaro,Valerie Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; .....F. 12:00PM-03:00PM; Location: SCIE189; SCIE189; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 4 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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