CHED 1832 |
| The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of research experiences for undergraduates via an REU site program. Analysis focused on participant nature of science (NOS) perspectives and on knowledge construction during the program. The assessment was a four phase evaluation process, with NOS and knowledge construction components functioning independently. Outcomes from the separate evaluations were merged into a meta-analysis, and was used to assess the overall REU program. Conclusions drawn from all sources of evaluative data indicate that students new to independent research would benefit from considering not only knowledge and skills gain, but also from learning about how communities of scientists work, how scientists communicate, and other legitimate forms of participation as a functioning member of a research team. |
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Synthesizing New Chemists: A Discussion in Practitioner Development
1:00 PM-4:15 PM, Thursday, March 29, 2007 McCormick Place North -- Room N229, Level 2, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |