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Research: Science and Education
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A Novel Strategy for Assessing the Effects of Curriculum Reform on Student Competence
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John C. Wright
Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706
Susan B. Millar, Steve A. Koscuik, Debra L. Penberthy
LEAD Center, University of Wisconsin, Madision, WI 53706
Paul H. Williams
Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706
Bruce E. Wampold
Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706
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August 1998
Vol. 75 No. 8
p. 986
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A new strategy has been developed to credibly assess the effects of curriculum reform on student competence. In order to implement the strategy, a comparative assessment was performed between the students in a section of a course with active learning and those in a reference section. The comparison used 25 faculty to conduct oral interviews that assessed student competence using each faculty member's definition of competence. Qualitative research methods were also employed to identify the reasons for any differences. The results show substantial differences in the students' reasoning and self expression skills that we believe are directly attributable to their structured active learning experiences.
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Wright, John C.; Millar, Susan B.; Koscuik, Steve A.; Penberthy, Debra L.; Williams, Paul H.; Wampold, Bruce E. J. Chem. Educ. 1998 75 986.
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Teaching/Learning Theory/Practice, Chemical Education Research
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