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Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics
Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics Scott Freeman, Sarah L. Eddy, Miles McDonough, Michelle K. Smith, Nnadozie Okoroafor, Hannah Jordt, and Mary Pat Wenderoth ...

Change Topics (Working Groups): Guiding Theories
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Pedagogical Training, Professional Development, Institutional Systems:Evaluating Teaching, Institutional Systems

Active learning narrows achievement gaps for underrepresented students in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math
Elli J. Theobald; Mariah J. Hill; Elisa Tran; Sweta Agrawal; E. Nicole Arroyo; Shawn Behling; Nyasha Chambwe; Dianne Laboy Cintrón; Jacob D. Cooper; Gideon Dunster; Jared A. Grummer; Kelly Hennessey; Jennifer Hsiao; Nicole Iranon; Leonard Jones II; Hannah Jordt; Marlowe Keller; Melissa E. Lacey; Caitlin E. Littlefield; Alexander Lowe; Shannon Newman; Vera Okolo; Savannah Olroyd; Brandon R. Peecook; Sarah B. Pickett; David L. Slager; Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis; Kathryn E. Stanchak; Vasudha Sundaravardan; Camila Valdebenito; Claire R. Williams; Kaitlin Zinsli; and Scott Freeman
This study is a comprehensive meta-analysis of research on the influence of active and traditional learning approaches on STEM course outcomes (exam scores and course failure rates) for underrepresented students. Time-intensive active learning experiences contributed to reduced achievement gaps in exam scores and pass rates. Researchers concluded that deliberate active-learning course designs and inclusive teaching contribute to increasing equity in STEM. Although this study does not discuss cost-benefits, it affirms the value of investing in pedagogical enhancements to increase student retention and success. In this case, the benefits are continuous tuition revenue through student retention and the moral imperative of reducing equity gaps.

Change Topics (Working Groups): Costs and Benefits
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Diversity/Inclusion, Curriculum Development, Institutional Systems:Strategic Planning, Supporting Students:Student Engagement

AAU Framework for systemic change in undergraduate STEM teaching and learning
AAU Framework for systemic change in undergraduate STEM teaching and learning Outlines framework developed by AAU to guide institutional commitment to teaching and learning, including cultural change, scaffolding, ...

Change Topics (Working Groups): Guiding Theories, Faculty Evaluation
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development, Supporting Students

Fostering Change from Within: Influencing Teaching Practices of Departmental Colleagues by Science Faculty with Education Specialties
× Fostering Change from Within: Influencing Teaching Practices of Departmental Colleagues by Science Faculty with Education Specialties Science faculty with education specialties often have a role in ...

Change Topics (Working Groups): Change Leaders
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Pedagogical Training

Accelerating change: The power of faculty change agents to promote diversity and inclusive teaching practices
R. Heather Macdonald, College of William and Mary; Rachel Beane, Bowdoin College; Eric Baer, Highline College; Pamela Eddy, College of William and Mary; Norlene Emerson, University of Wisconsin-Richland; Jan Hodder; University of Oregon; Ellen Iverson, Carleton College; John McDaris, Carleton College; Kristin O'Connell, Carleton College; Carol Ormand, Carleton College
This article about preparing faculty to act as change agents to support diversity and inclusion is applicable to both two-year colleges and a larger audience.

Change Topics (Working Groups): Change Leaders
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Diversity/Inclusion, Institutional Systems:Incentive/Reward Systems, Strategic Planning

Connecting the Stakeholders: Departments, Policy, and Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education
Naneh Apkarian, Western Michigan University; Dana Kirin, Portland State University; Jessica Gehrtz, Colorado State University; Kristen Vroom, Portland State University
This article reports on major themes that arose from discussions at the Mathematical Association of America's Precalculus to Calculus: Insights and Innovations Conference.

Change Topics (Working Groups): Guiding Theories, Change Leaders, Policy
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Curriculum Development, Institutional Systems:Strategic Planning, Interdepartmental Collaboration, Degree Program Development

Facilitating change in undergraduate STEM instructional practices: An analytic review of the literature
Facilitating change in undergraduate STEM instructional practices: An analytic review of the literature Henderson, C., Beach, A., & Finkelstein, N. D. Foundational article reviewing articles on change in ...

Change Topics (Working Groups): Guiding Theories
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Course Evaluation

The Evolution of Curricular Change Models within the Foundation Coalition
The Evolution of Curricular Change Models within the Foundation Coalition This paper examines one aspect of the curricular change process undertaken by the Foundation Coalition (FC); specifically, how ...

Change Topics (Working Groups): Guiding Theories
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Curriculum Development, Course Evaluation

Transportation Engineering Instructors' Decision-Making Processes for Course Change
Transportation Engineering Instructors' Decision-Making Processes for Course Change Describes adoption of course changes in engineering, with recommendations for curriculum developers. Suggested Citation ...

Change Topics (Working Groups): Guiding Theories
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development:Curriculum Development, Course Evaluation

Work organization and ergonomics
Work organization and ergonomics Carayon & Smith. Paper from field of systems engineering and ergonomics that describes theory of Work Systems and applied methods for understanding socio-technical aspects of ...

Change Topics (Working Groups): Guiding Theories
Resource Type: Journal Article
Program Components: Professional Development