Development of an Instrument to Assess Student Self-Reported Science Learning Gains From Authentic Research Integrated Into the Undergraduate Science Curriculum

• In Event: 46.087 - Poster Session 8
  In Poster Session: 46.087-5 - STEM Matters: Curriculum, Instructional Practices, and Student Gains

Abstract

The researchers developed the Student Science Learning Gains Survey (SSLG survey) to assess student self-reported science learning gains from authentic research integrated undergraduate science curriculum. Content validity, face validity, and construct validity were achieved via expert judge, interviews, and pilot testing. An exploratory factor analysis (principle axis factoring) with oblique rotation based on 222 responses showed that the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure (KMO =. 904) verified the sampling adequacy for the analysis. The overall Cronbach’s α = .94 indicated a high level of internal consistency for SSLG. The new SSLG instrument was finalized with 29 items categorized into four constructs: self-efficacy and attitude with 8 items; concepts understanding with 4 items; scientific inquiry skills with 14 items; and transferring with 3 items.

Authors

• Daihong Chen, Seattle Pacific University

• Andrew Lumpe, Seattle Pacific University

• Derek Wood

• Katey Houmiel, Seattle Pacific University