Integration of Education for Sustainable Development to Statistics

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Education for Sustainable Development

What Is "EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY"?

Education for sustainability is a lifelong learning process that leads to an informed and involved citizenry having the creative problem-solving skills, scientific and social literacy, and commitment to engage in responsible individual and cooperative actions. These actions will help ensure an environmentally sound and economically prosperous future.

What is LIFELONG LEARNING?
The phrase "lifelong learning" is used in this document as an umbrella term that bridges formal and nonformal education. It is employed in this broad sense to emphasize the integrated nature of all education, throughout one's life. All forms of formal and nonformal education are part of the seamless process of lifelong learning.


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How Information and Communications Technologies Can Support Education for Sustainable Development

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advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate

change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management. Through the Internet, we

report on international negotiations and share knowledge gained through collaborative projects with

global partners, resulting in more rigorous research, capacity building in developing countries and

better dialogue between North and South.

IISD’s vision is better living for all—sustainably; its mission is to champion innovation, enabling

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Province of Manitoba. The institute receives project funding from numerous governments inside

and outside Canada, United Nations agencies, foundations and the private sector. 

What is Sustainable Development?

Sustainable development is a difficult concept to define; it is also continually evolving, which makes it doubly difficult to define. One of the original descriptions of sustainable development is credited to the Brundtland Commission: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987, p 43). Sustainable development is generally thought to have three components: environment, society, and economy. The well-being of these three areas is intertwined, not separate. For example, a healthy, prosperous society relies on a healthy environment to provide food and resources, safe drinking water, and clean air for its citizens. The sustainability paradigm rejects the contention that casualties in the environmental and social realms are inevitable and acceptable consequences of economic development. Thus, the authors consider sustainability to be a paradigm for thinking about a future in which environmental, societal, and economic considerations are balanced in the pursuit of development and improved quality of life.http://www.esdtoolkit.org/discussion/default.htm

What is Education ?

Education is an essential tool for achieving sustainability. People around the world recognize that current economic development trends are not sustainable and that public awareness, education, and training are key to moving society toward sustainability. Beyond that, there is little agreement. People argue about the meaning of sustainable development and whether or not it is attainable. They have different visions of what sustainable societies will look like and how they will function. These same people wonder why educators have not moved more quickly to develop education for sustainability (EfS) programs. The lack of agreement and definition have stymied efforts to move education for sustainable development (ESD) forward.

I. Objectives:

a. Records ongoing learning in Statistics and facilitates reflection and evaluation.

b. Creates enthusiasm for responsible public writing and communication.

c. Shares important statistical knowledge and ideas to other bloggers.

I. SCOPE OF THE BLOG

       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

II. SAMPLES of E-PORTFOLIO
        1. Presentations
          a. First Presentation
          b. Second Presentation
          c. Third Presentation
       2. Video for Demo Teaching
            a. Linear Regression  
            b. Measures of Variation
            c. Measures of Correlation
            d. Analysis of Variance
       3. Resources / Links
            google.com   
            wallwisher.com  
            twitter.com
       4. Games
            a. Linear Equation 1
            b. Frequency Distribution
            c. Data Display
            d. Mean,Median,Mode
            e. Train Race


       







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INTRODUCTION

An electronic portfolio, is a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user, usually on the web. Such electronic evidence may include inputted text, electronic files, images, multimedia, blog entries, and hyperlinks. E-portfolios are both demonstrations of the user's abilities and platforms for self-expression, and, if they are online, they can be maintained dynamically over time. Some e-portfolio applications permit varying degrees of audience access, so the same portfolio might be used for multiple purposes.

An e-portfolio can be seen as a type of learning record that provides actual evidence of achievement. Learning records are closely related to the Learning Plan, an emerging tool that is being used to manage learning by individuals, teams, communities of interest, and organizations. To the extent that a Personal Environment captures and displays a learning record, it also might be understood to be an electronic portfolio.

E-portfolios, like traditional portfolios, can facilitate students' reflection on their own learning, leading to more awareness of learning strategies and needs which leads to better learning outcomes.

MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY

MEASURES OF CENTRAL LOCATION

MEASURES OF CENTRAL LOCATION Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to:       Explain the meaning of Mean, Median and Mode       Differentiate the three measures of central tendency       Solve for the weighted mean ( manually using Excel )       Solve for percentile as a measure of Location ( group and ungroup )       Discuss the application of Mean in a research study       Discuss how to solve for mean/ median/ mode using MS Excel 1.1 Definition of Mean, Median & Model           Whether you are a math student, survey taker, statistician or researcher, you are going to need to calculate the average of multiple numbers from time to time. But finding the average is not always straightforward. Averages can be found in three ways--mean, median and mode.

MY REFLECTIONS IN STATISTICS ACCORDING TO MODULE (As discussed by our professor: Ava Clare Marie O. Robles, Ph.D.)

Module 1:     Introduction to Educational Statistics

      Ooops! It's the first day of school. Our professor introduced herself to class and used pair share to introduce ourselves. With enthusiasm our instructor discussed on the definition, function, uses, and importance of statistics, I realized that statistics is the application in our daily undertakings. For example, how an individual  behaves, the intelligence level, and even dealing with the household chores. Statistics is a part of our lives  since we exist  until to the last minute of our lives.A great contribution to our endeavors. That's Statistics.

      

Module 2 :Variables: Subject Matter of Statistics and Research
      Variables is not only the x and y in Mathematics.It is any observation or characteristics which assumes different values. Just like any activities in life variables is always present. Whoever you are be humble, be yourself , act  on the norm of the society and treasure what God gave to us. The variables of our life.
Module 3 Integration of Innovation in Statistics

     The most challenging in this subject is when Ma'am Ava introduce how to make our blog. It's amazing to our part. We students explore with the technology. 

When our professor was discussed about blog, e-portfolio, innovations in higher education, and how these innovations are practiced globally, I was amazed of her expertise on this subject. I am really eager to learn this topic so much. I attentively listened to her discussion even its new for me. It's the first time for this experience to explore in making the blog.  You inspired me a lot in my studies to be globally competitive educator. As a result of this, I introduced to my pupils on how to make a blog an application of my learning in this subject. Thanks a lot Ma'am Ava. Stay humble. God bless.

Module 4:     Measure of Central Location

      We students of Prof. Ava are lucky to have her. After discussion on this topic, manipulation on Microsoft Excel helps a lot to me in solving problems on measures of central tendency. She taught us to be literate in   using the modern technology around us. It is significant for us teachers to be more effective and efficient educators nowadays. Not all the teachers are literate in using computers... Oh, it's my opinion. (Walang tututol.). Ma'am Ava is an expert on ICT.  

Module 5:     Measures of Variation
     I like most this module. More on computation and manipulation of numbers. Each individual is unique. I like numbers but some of my classmates manifest little love on computations. We are best on our own field of specialization. Practice makes perfect.
Module 6:     Measures of Correlation
       Our professor explained on relationship and differences  of one variable with another variable Interpretations of the values was given. Extent of relationship that exist between the two variables is interpreted. As for my own opinion an individual is related even not by consanguinity or affinity but in other aspect. Guys, have fun, explore, develop camaraderie among others. Why not start in this class. A challenge for all of us. Treasure everyone we meet and mingle with.


Module 7 The Normal Probability Distribution

     In this module, I  learned the characteristics of the normal curve. Median in our life is God, the center of the center of everything.In statistics it is at the center. I learned on normal and skewed distribution. as an application to life sometimes normal to problems arises but sometimes it's skewed were challenges, obstacles, problems are within us. Life is meaningful have a normal and perfect distribution and share among others.

Module 8 Sampling Theories and Hypothesis Testing

     In preparation for the conduct of our research this topic is useful for us to have relevant sampling and correct result. Sample in the study helps a lot for the success of research. Everything on this topic was discussed well. How to comment error in the study was emphasis which is inevitable but it can be eradicated.  Biases on selecting samples and interpretation should be considered so that study will be a success one.Mistakes are imperfect but nobody is perfect in this world.

Module 9 The T-Test, Z-Test, and Chi-Square Test.
        Different test was discussed to have correct instrument to test on the study.  Ma'am Ava encourages us to be more expert on dealing with the test for our study.  Uses and application on these test were delivered by our professor. We are challenge to be a good Statisticians someday by our professor.  Use of Microsoft Excel made the computation easier. Interpretation these tests were given emphasis on this topic.

Module 10 Analysis of Variance

      Day to explore in Statistics is so fast to past by. We follow the correct format to interpret the data which had been discussed on Parameter Book of Prof. Ava. To attain our objectives of the day we uses our laptop to compute variance for easier way. Conclusions are drawn after variance was correctly interpreted.

Module 11 : Linear and Multiple Regression Analysis

       The last topic which needs to take up. Ma'am Ava explained on how to use linear regression, on what kind of data.  Numerical figures are discussed and the usefulness on the result of the study. The day was over.

Final exam coverage was announced and the activities for our last session. Thanks God. All topics were discussed thoroughly with expert use of innovations on education with our witty and dedication professor we had.

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