Preorientation Curriculum: An Approach for Preparing Students with Heterogenous Backgrounds for Training in a Master of Biostatistics Program

Autor/inn/en	Neely, Megan L.; Troy, Jesse D.; Gschwind, Gerald T.; Pomann, Gina-Maria; Grambow, Steven C.; Samsa, Gregory P.
Titel	Preorientation Curriculum: An Approach for Preparing Students with Heterogenous Backgrounds for Training in a Master of Biostatistics Program
Quelle	In: Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 11 (2022) 4, S.77-85 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1927-2677
Schlagwörter	Masters Programs; Graduate Students; Biology; Statistics Education; Cognitive Mapping; Thinking Skills; Student Characteristics; Student Diversity; Curriculum Design; Constructivism (Learning); Teaching Methods; Data Analysis; Programming; Mathematics Instruction; Correlation; Reflection; Sequential Approach; Interdisciplinary Approach; Program Development + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Magister course; Magisterstudiengang; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Biologie; Denkfähigkeit; Lehrplangestaltung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Auswertung; Programmierung; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Korrelation; Schrittfolge; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Programmplanung
Abstract	We describe an innovative preorientation curriculum (POC) for a Master of Biostatistics (MB) program. The goal of the POC is to fill critical skills gaps for students entering the MB program from heterogeneous backgrounds so they are prepared to engage in the program's rigorous, fast-paced training upon arrival. To achieve this goal, we introduce a structured approach to thinking that forms the foundation of a sound mental map of Biostatistics, which will assist students in their subsequent efforts to master the discipline. Based on constructivist principles, the POC covers mathematical and statistical theory, data analysis methods, programming, and statistical practice through a sequence of instruction that encourages reflection, extension, and connection between topics. The POC is modular, self-paced, and offered online via a cloud-hosted interactive learning management system (LMS). Students are required to complete the curriculum prior to the MB program orientation. We describe the rationale, design, features, and initial evaluation of the POC. Finally, to help programs interested in designing similar curricula, we provide a detailed instruction sequence description of one topic. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01