Average or Outlier? Introductory Statistics Adjunct Instructors’ Beliefs, Practices, and Experiences
Abstract
In recent years, the adjunct faculty phenomenon has grown steadily. This research focused on adjunct instructors teaching introductory statistics courses. The purpose of the study was to give a voice to adjunct instructors by allowing them to describe their experiences teaching statistics. We conducted a qualitative study with 15 adjunct instructors of introductory statistics through semi-structured interviews. The participants came from several fields: psychology, nursing, and business, among others. Thematic analysis was used to find themes of statistical anxiety, use of technology in the classroom, lack of curriculum flexibility, and connection to the host institution. Our findings can inform institutions and interdisciplinary departments hosting introductory statistics courses. Similarly, educational statisticians can gain knowledge on the practices and barriers of adjunct instructors.
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Publisher
The Qualitative Report
Date of publication
2023
Language
english
Persistent identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4243
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Estrada, Samantha and Martinez, Erica, "Average or Outlier? Introductory Statistics Adjunct Instructors’ Beliefs, Practices, and Experiences" (2023). Psychology Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 5.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4243