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Publication Date: 2017-May
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Opening Real Science: Evaluation of an Online Module on Statistical Literacy for Pre-Service Primary Teachers
Bilgin, Ayse Aysin Bombaci; Date-Huxtable, Elizabeth; Coady, Carmel; Geiger, Vincent; Cavanagh, Michael; Mulligan, Joanne; Petocz, Peter
Statistics Education Research Journal, v16 n1 p120-138 May 2017
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.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Statistics, Active Learning, Inquiry, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Numeracy, Electronic Learning, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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