Teaching and Learning Research Guide for STEM & SBE : Data, Standards and More
Science Standards
- Learning Goals, Project 2061, AAASProject 2061 is a research and development initiative focused upon improving science education and science literacy. American Association for the Advancement of Science.
- Information Literacy Standards for Science and Engineering/TechnologyStandards and performance indicators as described by ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries).
Assessment Resources
- FLAG (Field Tested Learning Assessment Guide)"The FLAG offers broadly applicable, self-contained modular classroom assessment techniques (CATs) and discipline-specific tools for SMET instructors interested in new approaches to evaluating student learning, attitudes and performance."
- Online Evaluation Resource Library"This library was developed for professionals seeking to design, conduct, document, or review project evaluations. OERL is supported by the Division of Research, Evaluation and Communication, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, National Science Foundation."
- SALG (Student Assessment of their Learning Gains )"The Student Assessment of their Learning Gains (SALG) website allows instructors to gather learning-focused feedback from students."
Data and Reports
- STEM Education Data and Trends, NSFConnect to data, trends, and analyses from the National Science Board’s Science and Engineering Indicators report.
- Women, Minorities and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering, NSFFormal report issued every two years. Provides data about participation in science and engineering education and employment.
- NMC Horizon ReportThe New Media Consortium (NMC) is a community of hundreds of leading universities, colleges, museums, and research centers. The Horizon Report series leverages the perspectives of a diverse expert panel and features projects that showcase innovative educational technology in action.
- Institute of Education Sciences (IES)The nation’s leading source for rigorous, independent education research, evaluation, and statistics.
Diversity Resources
- Delta ProgramPart of CIRTL, the Delta program "promotes the development of a future national faculty in the natural and social sciences, engineering, and mathematics that is committed to implementing and advancing effective teaching practices for diverse student audiences as part of their professional careers."
Organizations
- WISCIENCE: Institute for Biology Education"WISCIENCE (the Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement) collaborates with educators at all levels to create model programs, courses, events, projects, resources, forums for dialogue, and other solutions that help broaden participation in science and make science education and mentoring more effective for more people."
- Madison Teaching and Learning Excellence (MTLE)Madison Teaching and Learning Excellence (MTLE) improves undergraduate student learning at UW-Madison by engaging early-career faculty to become fast, effective, and efficient starters in teaching.