Assessing and Building Transfer in Psychology
In this insightful presentation, Ji Y. Son from the Department of Psychology discusses the importance of assessing and building transfer of knowledge and skills. The focus is on enabling students to apply statistical concepts in new situations, analyze data effectively, and make informed decisions. The comparisons between different teaching approaches and cultural assessments provide a unique perspective on enhancing learning outcomes. The project explores topics like children's sleep and cognition, the impact of caffeine on athletic performance, and exercises for enhancing intimacy. Real research questions are presented to encourage critical thinking and application of statistical knowledge in a practical context. Teaching for transfer is emphasized as a crucial aspect of testing for deeper understanding and long-term retention.
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ASSESSING {AND BUILDING} TRANSFER Ji Y. Son, Department of Psychology, NSS
Is this on the test? -every student ever Truth that we must keep in mind: They will forget almost everything.
What do I want my students to be able to do 6 months after my class is over? 1. Transfer statistics to novel situations. Read a newspaper article and see the statistical ideas (even when no statistics are mentioned). Go into a research methods class and be able to analyze data. Consult on someone else s data. 2. Decide when not know how e.g., when to make a histogram/bar chart/scatterplot (and then google how to make one).
Teaching is Inherently Japanese math instruction: Slow and Sticky American math instruction: Quick and Snappy Cultural Assessments are also Inherently Cultural Stevenson & Stigler (1992)
You are a statistics The Exam Contexts Transfer statistics to novel situations consultant to the project Children s sleep and cognition summarized below. Caffeine and athletic performance Love exercises enhancing intimacy
You are a statistics The Exam Questions Decide when not know how consultant to the project Open note, open internet (because that mimics life) summarized below. Real authentic research questions with minimal statistics guidance How does sleep affect children s cognitive ability? Does caffeine enhance biking performance? Can love be exercised?
Is this on the test? -every student ever Testing for Transfer means Teaching for Transfer Thank you for listening!
