1. Statistical literacy in SL - web school
Audronė
Miškinienė
Head, Public Relations division
19-20 May 2008, Luxembourg
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2. Towards Statistical literacy in SL
Step 1. Identify gaps in understanding statistics, 2005-
Step 2. Develop system & organise user surveys, 2006-
Step 3. Analyse results, plan general improvement & Literacy activities,
Step 4. Monitor user feedback, customer satisfaction & Literacy, 2006-
Step 5. Continue with developments, 2006-
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3. Strategic provisions 2005–2007:
Introduce the System of User satisfaction surveys
Functioning beg. 2006
2008–2012:
Expand circle of statistically literate users, cultivate new generation of users, capable to use & interpret statistics
Ongoing
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4. Scope of Literacy project
Best practices. Theory & concept
Literacy gaps. LT Educational programmes. School survey
Literacy plans by individual user group, 2007–2012
Literacy traditional means (brochures, pens, calendars, meetings, events…)
Literacy on web. Best practices. Visualisation
Selection & training of SL experts – future trainers
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5. School survey, 2007 Target group: Secondary school teachers
Territory: Secondary schools of LT
Survey period: May-June, 2007
Objective: identify usability & understanding of statistical info in schools
Survey method: 1163 schools: basic, secondary, upper-secondary. 2 size groups: small (less 270 pupils) & large (270 and more). Sample 240 schools. 3 questionnaires for small & 4 for large schools mailed & web-based
Questions: 18: 10 teaching-oriented + on topical issues
Response rate 79%: 35% rural, 65% urban.
Teaching matematics (178), informatics (130), geography (90), history (69), economics (45)
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6. Web School for teachers
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7. Web School for pupils
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8. Web School (*)
Corresponds 5–8 grades of General Programme for Primary & General Lower Secondary Education, approved Minister of Education & Science, August 2008
Team - SL staff, 1 Vilnius Pedagogical University, 2 Secondary school teachers (mathematics & informatics), child psychologist, linguist-terminologist, IT company “Prewise”
Characters, type of animation selected & tested by SL children, voiced by children
Principle structure based on School survey results
For teachers For Pupils
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9. Statistical literacy in Statistics Lithuania - DWG www.stat.gov.lt
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10. Literacy Project Plans 2008–2012
Joint work with Min. of Education – projects, brochures, competitions, awards
Teachers’ competence institute – a course
Institute of Journalism, Vilnius University – a course
Traditional “Statistics days” in schools (end Sept.) in municipalities
Advanced web School, continued visualisation
Feedback on web school - further improvements
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11. Literacy Project Plans 2008–2012 cont.
Web School Glossary
Demo version on usage of SL website & DB
Pool of trainers in SL approved & trained
Standard training packages for 3 user levels: basic, middle, advanced
Regular training & communication events by individual user group
User group tools, e.g. brochure ABC for 9-12 grades, info leaflets on indicators, calendars, web school continued for 9-12 grades
Continuous feedback for improvements
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12. Thank you. Questions are welcome
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