Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Using Assessment in General Chemistry Curriculum Redesign. |
| Authors: |
Burke, Barbara A., Bowen, Ruth J., Casalnuovo, Joe, Walton, Edward D., Hiemenz, Paul C., Millner Jr., Charles N. |
| Source: |
Assessment Update. Mar/Apr1999, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p1. 4p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Project method in teaching, *Educational evaluation, *Universities & colleges, *Curriculum planning, *Chemistry education |
| Geographic Terms: |
California, United States |
| Abstract: |
In 1997, the Faculty Center for Professional Development at California State Polytechnic University initiated the SOAP I project to provide funding for student outcomes assessment projects. This chemistry department project focuses on program assessment and how it can inform curricular redesign to transform a general chemistry sequence from a teacher-centered to a more learner-centered experience. The project team spent the 1997-1998 academic year evaluating the background, mathematical skill level, reasoning style, attitude and self-confidence and success of chemistry students. The SOAP I project has made it possible for the chemistry department to construct a more accurate picture of the students enrolled in general chemistry. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
