Introduction to Data Literacy for Teaching and Learning

Issued by Wesley College

By completing this course, participants will be better prepared to know and understand data properties, put data into context (using pedagogical content knowledge) and transform data into information, actions and outcomes.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Understand what data is, why it important and how it can support teachers to improve practice.
Understand the basic statistical terminology and how it relates to key forms of educational data.
Be able to access required information through the Wesley College analytics for teaching and learning platform.
Understand the different types of data and statistics available through Wesley College analytics for teaching and learning platform
Be aware of different ways of and considerations for working with data.
Be aware of importance of high quality assessment practice for enuring high quality data.
Be aware of the importance of data beyond the LiD such as less robust forms of data such as observations, feedback surveys, discussions and focus groups. They can also draw upon formative assessment strategies that allow teachers to collect moment by moment data in the classroom that can help them to adapt their teaching in real-time.