Integration of Education for Sustainable Development in Statistics

Statistics as a Platform in Education for Sustainable Development

 

       Development in technology causes environmental problems. Some people believe the solution in these problems is everyone accepts a simpler way of life, while others say that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.

       It is irrefutable that progress in technology leads to environmental problems. Some individuals are of the opinion that if people live a simple life and do not use the things that technology has brought us then these problems can be solved whereas others opine that only technology can solve these problems. In the following paragraphs, I intend to discuss both viewpoints.

       Some people say that if humans stop using technology and lead a simple way of life then only we can save the environment. They argue that it is the luxuries people use which damages the environment. If people don’t use air conditioners, automobiles and other such things that technology has brought us, then naturally there would be less pollution and natural resources like fossil fuels would be saved and all this would save the environment.

          On the other hand there are people who say that technology alone could save the environment. They opine that now we have come so far ahead in technology that there is no going back. We cannot ask the people of the jet age to go back to the age of the bullock cart.

          There are a lot of advances going on technology which are helping the environment a lot. One prime example is finding solutions to water problems in developing countries such as Africa. By pressurising sea water to produce vapour jets and filtering them through carbon nano tubes, we can get clean drinking water from sea water – an almost inexhaustible resource. Furthermore, Japan is working to build a working space solar power system by 2030. By drawing on the colossal energy of the sun, it could meet the entire world's electricity requirements indefinitely without nuclear or GHG emissions. If successful, the impact on the world would be monumental. It would mean energy for schools, hospitals, and homes. It would mean another industrial revolution.

        To put it in a nutshell, I pen down saying that, technology alone can solve the world’s environmental problems. We are finally entering an era where engineering and technology are making the world a better place.

MY REFLECTIONS TO STATISTICS ACCORDING TO MODULE ( Prof. Ava Claire Marie O. Robles, Ph. D. )

Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS
              First day of school....be focused.....
              It was my first day of school as a masteral students.I'm quite nervous since I knew that my classmate was already on their second year. But I was able to overcome it, because my classmate are approachable and kind. Thanks to them.
              Our first topic was discussed by our professor. It was all about introducing statistics. At first, I find it hard to understand because it involves numbers and I know that I'm not good in that areas. Second, I'm still adjusting to my new environment. .

Module 2: VARIABLES: THE SUBJECT MATTER OF STATISTICS AND RESEARCH
             The second module was still discussed to us by our professor. She was able to deliver the lesson in a manner  that a learner can easily understand the lesson if they just give their time and attention.    
             A variable based in the handouts, is simply defined as something that varies or any  observation/characteristics that can assume different values. It may represent persons or object that can be controlled or manipulated in a research study.
              It is very much important to statistics, one cannot perform or conduct a study or experiment if there is no variable.

Module 3: INTEGRATION OF INNOVATION IN STATISTICS
               Be innovative........
              This was the time that we gonna start to make our blog as an application of technology in our subject (statistics ). At first, I was a little bit nervous because back to my experiences in high school, I had a phobia in computer. But then I realized that in this age of computer, as a teacher, I had to involved myself to be globally competitive.
          The E- portfolio for statistics is one of the important innovation nowadays that can help a lot in saving our environment. Here, everyone can be able to make portfolio without using plastic or paper materials that can harm or destroy our mother earth.

Module 4: MEASURES OF CENTRAL LOCATION         
               It was our second day of school and the topic is about measures of central  location. This topic was discussed to us  by one of my classmate in college.
              Honestly speaking, the topic was quite easy and simple since it was already taught when were still in high school or college. Among the three measures of central tendency, I think the easiest and commonly used is the mean. It is commonly used by the teachers in computing the grades of their pupils. But then when we had our quiz, I find out that there are still topics which I do not know.

Module 5: MEASURES OF VARIATION
               Determination........
              Still this topic was discussed on the second day of meeting. Some terminologies in this topic was new to me, especially the terms:quartile deviation, variance and coefficient of variation. If someone ask me about this terms,surely I cannot reply.
              Before the start of reporting, I had a lot of  queries in my mind. So when the reporting start, I listened well. I review my notes after the class and I also borrowed books from the library to better understand the topic. Determination is important if you want something to get or achieved.

Module 6: MEASURES OF CORRELATION
               Nothing is impossible......
              Measures of correlation was the topic assign to us to report. Before the day of reporting, our group  met at Fit Mart Mall of Marbel to plan and discussed the problem we encounter during the research of our topic so that we can solve it. I am very much thankful to my group because they are willing to help every time I ask their help, especially in making powerpoint presentation. I learned in this module that nothing is impossible if everyone is working and cooperating.

Module 7: THE NORMAL PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION
              This topic evolve under the normal curve...
               In probability theory, the normal (or Gaussian) distribution, is a continuous probability distribution that is often used as a first approximation to describe real-valued random variables that tend to cluster around a single mean value.
Module 8: SAMPLING THEORIES AND HYPOTHESIS TESTING
              Fair and just........
              This topic was discussed to us clearly  by the reporter. What I've learned in this topic was that their is certain benefits and limitations in sampling. And there are also different sampling designs to choose from  if ever you are going to conduct a study. But it must be based on your study.
             They also discussed about hypothesis. From my prior learning or own understanding about hypothesis, it is a statement of assumption or guessing. It can only be proven after we conduct and analyze the data. And in every study that we conduct, we have to be fair and just to produce a very good result.

Module 9: THE T- TEST, Z- TEST AND CHI- SQUARE TEST
              Patience......
              The T- test, Z- test, and Chi- Square test are under parametric test. During the reporting of this topic, I was not around  because we are called by the graduate school coordinators to attend the orientation for the new students of the graduate school.
              When I review this topic by my own I was really stressed. There are a lot of formulas involved,so I try my best to scan my notes just to be familiarized in the formula. I learned how to be patient in this topic.

Module 10: ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE (ANOVA)
              Perseverance.......
              Anova is still under common parametric test. It was discovered by Ronald Fisher (a Statistician and Geneticist) around 1981.
              When  I read my notes about this topic. I told myself, "Ano ba kaya ko pa ba to?". But then I keep convincing myself, kakayanin ko to. Sabi nga sa kanta, "there's a sunshine after the rain"..  I think the keyword is perseverance.

Module 11: LINEAR AND MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYSIS
              At last , we ended it up.This is the last module  reported by the last reporter. This time we are in a hurry in order to finish  everything, because next meeting will be our exam day. Seeing my handouts with a lot of formulas...ito na ata ang sinasabing kailangang magsunog ng kilay...

Module 12: COMPUTER STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS (SYNTHESIS)
                  Showcasing......
                  On this day, we are going to showcase our blog.
          Goodluck to all my classmates!!!!!!!!

Introduction

This E-Portfolio in Educ 213 is another innovative portal for us students to learn more about to the new methods, strategies and techniques in integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in our lessons. This portal presents a forthright state-of-the-art 21st Century skills in developing the higher order thinking skills and multiple intelligences of the students.

I.  Objectives:

• Create an E-portfolio that will showcase the learning gain from the subject.
• Express our  opinions or thoughts through making reflection every time we finish the module.
• Show enthusiasm in making an E-portfolio,

II. Scope of the blog

        The List of Content in Educ 213

    Chapter 1 Introduction to Statistics 

    Chapter 2 Variables : The Subject Matter for Statistics & Research 

    Chapter 3 Measures of Central Location 

    Chapter 4 Measures of Variation 

    Chapter 5 Simple Correlation

    Chapter 6 Simple Regression 

    Chapter 7 The Normal Probability Distribution 

    Chapter 8 Statistical Estimation & Sampling Theory

    Chapter 9 Statistical Inference             

    Chapter10 Z-Test of One Sample Means

    Chapter11 T-Test of Significance

    Chapter12 ANOVA

    Chapter13 Factorial ANOVA

    Chapter14 The Chi-Square Test 

    Chapter15 Computer Statistical Applications using MS Excel

  III. My Blog OUTPUTS
            1. Powerpoint Presentation

            2. Handouts
            3. Videos Teaching Statistics
                a. Central Tendency (Mean, Median and Mode)

                b.Calculating Variance and Standard Deviation

                c. Calculating the Correlation Coefficient

                d. Correlation Coefficient in Excel

                e. Measures of Variation

                f.   Simple Correlation

                g.   Simple Regression

                h. The Normal Probability Distribution 

                i. Statistical Estimation and Sampling Theory 

                j. Statistical Inference

                k. Z- Test of One Sample Means

                l. T-Test of Significance

                m. ANOVA

                n. Factorial ANOVA

                o. The Chi- Square Test

                p. Computer Statistical Applications Using MS Excel

                       3. Games

What is a E-portfolio?

    An electronic portfolio  is a collection of work developed across varied contexts over time. The portfolio can advance learning by providing students and/or faculty with a way to organize, archive and display pieces of work.




    Most people are familiar with student portfolios, however, higher education institutions are starting to create departmental and institutional portfolios as a means for evaluating student learning on a more global level. Institutional portfolios provide a means of assessing the impact of the entire educational experience on student learning. They can be used to drive internal improvement and external accountability. Like student portfolios, they allow for internal improvement and external accountability, but on the level of the whole institution.