Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Title
Designing and Evaluating a STEM Teacher Learning Opportunity in the Research University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2013
Abstract
This study examines the design and evaluation strategies for a year-long teacher learning and development experience, including their effectiveness, efficiency and recommendations for strategic redesign. Design characteristics include programmatic features and outcomes: cognitive, affective and motivational processes; interpersonal and social development; and performance activities. Program participants were secondary math and science teachers, partnered with engineering faculty mentors, in a research university-based education and support program. Data from multiple sources demonstrated strengths and weaknesses in design of the program's learning environment, including: face-to-face and via digital tools; on-site and distance community interactions; and strategic evaluation tools and systems. Implications are considered for the strategic design and evaluation of similar grant-funded research experiences intended to support teacher learning, development and transfer.
Publication Title
Evaluation and Program Planning
First Page
73
Last Page
82
Recommended Citation
Hardré, Patricia L.; Ling, Chen; Shehab, Randa L.; Herron, Jason; Nanny, Mark A.; Nollert, Ulli; Refai, Hazem; Ramseyer, Christopher; and Wollega, Ebisa D., "Designing and Evaluating a STEM Teacher Learning Opportunity in the Research University" (2013). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 725.
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