Statistical Literacy in Critical Education
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SLiCE: Investigating Ways of Supporting Critical Data Literacies for Critical Citizenship in Democratic Societies
SLiCE: Investigating Ways of Supporting Critical Data Literacies for Critical Citizenship in Democratic Societies
Mission
Mission
Our research team is focused on finding ways to support people in developing critical data literacies for citizenship in democratic societies. We take a multi-pronged approach to this issue by focusing on supporting teachers and teacher educators as well as by creating resources that can be used widely. We connect theory to practice in all our work applying research-based insights into local contexts. We also consider policy issues by communicating changes to teachers and teacher educators as well as provide guidance to policy makers.
Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
Data literacy is crucial for today's citizens. However, such literacy needs to go beyond technical skills and disciplinary knowledge to include practice of critical literacy to read and write the world with data.
The greatest lever of transformative change in our public schools are teachers who directly create and enact the curriculum that students experience. However, teachers need support in translating research to practice and making critical data literacy a reality to prepare the next generation for the demands of modern society.
Creating policies to support teachers and students in developing critical data literacy is crucial for transformative systemic change. This requires evaluating current policy and envisioning better policy for the future.
Questions? Feedback?
Questions? Feedback?
Please email us: travisweiland@gmail.com
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
Much of our work has been done in collaboration with teachers who we are eternally grateful to for sharing their time and expertise.
Many of the materials and resources on this site are based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under DRK-12 Grant #2143816 and #2517085. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation.
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