Focus group for sharing your first experience of learning statistics at the university
This focus group research is part of the ongoing project titled “Developing a gender ‘conscious’ AI-assisted Chatbot for learning social statistics (Part I: elementary level),” funded by the Funding Scheme for Promoting Innovative Technology in Education, AQS, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The project’s Principal Investigator is Prof. Siqi Han, and the Co-Investigator is Dr. Lee King Wa Kent.
The objective of the focus group is to explore your initial experience in learning introductory or elementary statistics in any social science program at CUHK. The questions will delve into students’ levels of statistics anxiety and the challenges faced in learning statistics. One focus will be on examining the interplay between gender and growth mindset in relation to self-efficacy in statistics learning. You will be invited to share your views on whether integrating Generative AI into a course may aid in early statistics learning.
Focus Group Sessions:
| 29 July 2024 (Monday) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| 30 July 2024 (Tuesday) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| 31 July 2024 (Wednesday) | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
You will receive a HKD100 Eslite 誠品 book coupon for attending the focus group session. You can only attend one focus group session.
For inquiry, please email Dr. Lee at kentlkw@cuhk.edu.hk.
For enrolment, please complete the following Google form:
https://forms.gle/WwGM8qmKXMzZNkBN9
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY STUDY?
WE’RE HIRING STUDENT HELPERS!
Period: Now – October, 2024
(Allow flexible work hours)
Duties – assisting with post-production tasks:
- Analyzing life story interviews (Cantonese)
- Assisting filming on Lamma Island (one trip)
- Designing and producing micro-modules that teach about ageing in place, rural sociology, and rural climate resilience.
- Planning and organizing a knowledge transfer exhibition
You will be paid according to the standard student helper rate. Your transportation costs as well as your travel time to and from Lamma Island WILL BE reimbursed.
Interested students, please send your CV to Kent Lee (kentlkw@cuhk.edu.hk) or CHRIS HO (chrisho@cuhk.edu.hk) on or before 25 July 2024.
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Description:
We invite applications for the position of full-time Junior Research Assistant for a project funded by the Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (Promoting Innovative Technology in Education).
Project scope:
To develop a gender ‘conscious’ AI-assisted Chatbot for learning social statistics (Part I: elementary level)
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree or above in Sociology, Social Sciences or related fields from a recognized university; (ii) excellent command in written and spoken English and Chinese; (iii) the ability to work independently; (iv) attention to detail, sense of responsibility, high motivation, and an interest in pedagogical research. Those who have good statistical knowledge or/and former experience exploring ways AI can assist higher education learning process will be favorably considered.
Appointee(s) will be responsible for:
- Modifying a focus group guideline and conducting four focus groups to collect data on statistics anxiety and growth mindset of social science students of diverse backgrounds.
- Analyzing the data collected and assisting in drafting a short report on the focus groups findings.
- Coordinating the production of one micro module and training manual (for teachers) about growth mindset and statistics anxiety. Supervising student helpers who are tasked with the production process.
- Assisting in the creation of new resources for teaching elementary social statistics, for example, designing mini-tasks and respective guidelines for use in class activities and for interactive learning with Generative AI.
- Assisting the PI and CI in coordinating with CUHK KEEP to develop a new Chatbot web application for teaching and learning social statistics. Including but not limited to generating the training materials for developing the new Chatbot web application.
- Assisting the testing of the new Chatbot web application in a statistics course. Designing a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the new Chatbot web application by collecting students’ feedback.
- Supporting project administration, such as assisting in the drafting of the progress report and final report, and drafting conference/exhibition papers.
- Performing other related tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator and Co-supervisor.
Appointment will be made on contract basis for seven months commencing August 2024.
Interested parties please refer to the job post on https://cuhk.taleo.net/ and submit your application online:
(1) a CV; (2) copies of transcripts and academic certificates; (3) a statement of interest
For inquiries, please email Kent Lee (kentlkw@cuhk.edu.hk)
Description:
We invite applications for the position of full-time Junior Research Assistant / Research Assistant for a project funded by the Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant (Development of Community-engaged Learning).
Project scope:
To develop pre-service course training materials for students to understand aging in place in a rural community in Hong Kong
Applicants should have (i) a Bachelor’s degree or above in Sociology, Social Sciences or related fields from a recognized university; (ii) excellent command in written and spoken English and Cantonese; (iii) the ability to work independently; (iv) attention to detail, responsibility, high motivation, and an interest in sociological study of aging. Those who have former experience assisting in the development of teaching and learning materials or/and working for a social science research project will be favorably considered.
Appointee(s) will be responsible for:
- Supervising and coordinating the development of five life story videos and four micro modules for teaching concepts related to the sociology of aging.
- Developing a survey questionnaire for measuring the impact of project engagement on the attitudes and values of student helpers.
- Developing a focus group guideline and conducting a focus group to collect reflections from student helpers.
- Assisting in a range of social impact initiatives, such as organizing a community sharing session and collaborating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Developing a survey questionnaire to examine the impact of two service-learning field trips on student participants and evaluating the effectiveness of the micro modules.
- Supporting project administration, such as assisting in the drafting of the progress report and final report, and drafting conference/exhibition papers.
Appointment will be made on contract basis for eight months commencing August 2024.
Interested parties please refer to the job post on https://cuhk.taleo.net/ and submit your application online:
(1) a CV; (2) copies of transcripts and academic certificates; (3) a statement of interest
For inquiries, please email Kent Lee (kentlkw@cuhk.edu.hk)