Student anxiety is a growing concern for colleges and universities. As science classrooms
transition from traditional lecture to active learning, researchers have sought to understand …

Much evidence shows that instruction that actively engages students with learning materials
is more effective than traditional, lecture-centric instruction. These “active learning” models …

Investigating the effectiveness of instructional practices provides an evidence base to inform
instructional decisions. Synthesizing research studies on instructional effectiveness provides …

A meta-analysis of recent quantitative studies that examine the effects of cooperative
learning (CL) on achievement outcomes in chemistry is presented. Findings from 25 …

Students and instructors bring varying levels of experience and expectations to online
learning. This became even more apparent in March 2020 when the pandemic disrupted …

This paper presents an analysis of CS faculty perceptions of the benefits of POGIL, the
obstacles to POGIL adoption, and opportunities for professional development. Participants …

Argumentative writing advances students' understanding of scientific concepts, ability to
communicate, and scientific literacy. However, it remains unclear which components of …

We present herein a module of pigment synthesis experiments that could be adapted and
implemented in a variety of curricular settings. At the conclusion of each of the past two …

Meta-analysis can provide a robust description of the impact of educational reforms and also
offer an opportunity to explore the conditions where such reforms are more or less effective …

This study used a quasi-experimental design to examine the effects of argumentative writing
on non-science majors' conceptual understanding and the growth of their writing skills over …