Howdy,
I am not a subscriber of this listserv, but was invited to post by E.
Jacquelin Dietz, editor of THE JOURNAL OF STATISTICS EDUCATION.
I am a social worker (MSW with a Ph.D. in Sociology) and I teach two
sections of statistics (to social work and criminal justice majors) at a
small college in rural North Carolina. I've completed seven statistics
courses on the Ph.D. level. However, my Ph.D. experience with statistic
courses may not have prepared to teach this course to social work
majors.
I have shared my syllabus with my social work colleagues, but they have
less of a background in teaching statistics than I do! I am interested
in sharing my syllabus with others who teach statistics and get
feedback.
Two issues that may not be clear on the syllabus:
1) I prohibit students from using a computer until they have solved the
equation by hand first. I have discovered that students do much better
on exams when they have done the math. For example, I can ask non math
questions on an exam, and students do better. They seem to have a
deeper understanding. Have you experienced this?
2) Students seem to understand basis statistical concepts when I repeat
the explanation 3 to 5 times in different ways. I use links on my
syllabus, lecture, films (AGAINST ALL ODDS), the text, and supplemental
readings.
My syllabus can be found at
http://www.uncp.edu/home/marson/360_summer.html . I would appreciate
your guidance, but try not to hurt my feelings!
Cordially,
Steve
Stephen M. Marson, Ph.D., ACSW
Professor/Director, Social Work Program
UNC-P
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