Practical Program Evaluation

Journal Article | July 2019

I love data—especially when used to look at learning experiences and figure out what’s working, what isn’t, and what to do next. Not surprisingly, then, I’m quite excited about this issue of Connected Science Learning…

Comparison of Student Outcomes and Evaluations in Hybrid Versus Face-to-Face Anatomy and Physiology I Courses

Journal Article | August 2021

In this study, two sections of undergraduate Introductory Anatomy and Physiology taught in the traditional face-to-face format (n = 58) was compared to two hybrid classes (n = 38) using the flipped-classroom model…

Authentic Assessment: Using 5-E Lesson Plan Development to Evaluate Science Content Learning With Preservice Teachers

Book Chapter | January 2009

In recent years, the value of using authentic assessments to evaluate student learning has been discussed at all levels. The use of authentic assessments, in the use of lesson plans, has proven to be a valuable tool for…

Rain Gardens and Rain Gauges: Students get hands on with data while evaluating green infrastructure at their school

Journal Article | May 2024

Two modules were designed for high school science students to investigate the performance of a rain garden installed on school property. The rain garden, a green infrastructure system which allows soil infiltration, was…

Evaluating Information: The Impact of Major, Class Standing, and Experience With Primary Literature

Journal Article | February 2020

Social media platforms and other internet sites may propagate inaccurate or misleading information. This misinformation encourages speculation, rumors, and mistrust in established science. In the current study, we…

Constructive Evaluations

Journal Article | January 2000

Action research is one of the fastest growing directions of staff development (Webb, 1996). This article describes how the author used the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (CLES) (Taylor et al, 1997) to gather…

Evaluating Active Learning

Journal Article | April 2003

A new initiative for a general chemistry curriculum.

The Play Dough Evaluation Project

Journal Article | January 2006

Fourth-grade students gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of “properties” by evaluating and comparing play doughs. Students also hone their observation and reporting skills and enrich their vocabulary,…

Beluga Whales: Hyphothesis Generation and Evaluation

Journal Article | March 2017

Examine data collected during a four-year study to determine whether the seasons affect the behavior of beluga whales.