Classroom Research (CR)
The Big Q: Is classroom research as effective as apprenticeship-style training in enhancing student learning and development?
What Works? Research Design Treatment Control Classroom Research Science Majors College Molecular Cell Biology, n=48x2 Non-majors Introductory Biology, n=96x2 Apprentice-Style Training Research Students, n=24x2 Organismal Biology, n=72x2 Environmental Science, n=144x2 Applied Science Majors, n=24x2 Quantitative Data: Assess gains in science thinking abilities (SURE/CURE surveys) Assess gains in skills (embedded assessment) Qualitative Data: Focus groups to evaluate student development
What is? Future Questions What are other outcomes from doing classroom research? Faculty Department Research Climate