Subject: STA 390
Title: Methods of Teaching Statistics
Units: 2.0
SchooL: College of Letters and Science LS
Department: Statistics STA
Grade: S/U grading only
Effective Term: 2004 Spring
Learning Activities
- Lecture/Discussion - 1.0 hours
- Laboratory - 1.0 hours
Description
Practical experience in methods/problems of teaching statistics at university undergraduate level. Lecturing techniques, analysis of tests and supporting material, preparation and grading of examinations, and use of statistical software. Emphasis on practical training. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
Repeat Credit
May be repeated for credit.
Expanded Course Description
Summary of Course Content:
Introduction; TA Handbook; How to do exam grading
Grading a sample exam
Tips for overcoming nervousness
Discussion
How to conduct in-class projects in statistics classes
Illustrative Reading:
TA Handbook developed by the Department of Statistics and updated annually. A few additional readings are given during the quarter. Examples: Utts, J.M. (2003). "What educated citizens should know about statistics and probability," The American Statistician, 57(2), 74-79. "Teaching Tips for the First Day of Class," Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (online at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/tat/TEACHINGTIPSfirstdayofclass)
Potential Course Overlap:
None