Projects
We work on several projects with many collaborators. Below are the titles of many of our current and past projects. Click on a highlighted title to learn more.
Diagnostic Assessment and Professional Development Projects
Seattle Pacific University-TPC: Improving the
Effectiveness of Teacher Diagnostic Skills and Tools
In this project we are adding content to the Diagnoser Tools (Properties of
Matter, Heat and Temperature, and the Particulate Nature of Matter). In
addition we are refining our professional development around implementing a
diagnostic learning environment.
Seattle Pacific University-DRK-12: Honing
Diagnostic Practice--Toward a New Model of Teacher Professional Preparation and
Development
In this project we are adding content to the Diagnoser Tools (Energy). In
addition, we are building resources for teacher educators to better support the
effective implementation of a diagnostic learning environment.
SRI International-DRK-12: Chemistry Facets--
Formative Assessment to Improve Student Understanding in Chemistry
In this project we are adding content to the Diagnoser Tools (High School
Chemistry). In addition, we are studying the impacts on teachers and students
who choose to use these tools as they implement a diagnostic learning
environment in their classrooms.
SRI International-DRK-12: Developing Contingent Pedagogies
Research and Evaluation Projects
FACET Innovations -Teacher Understanding and Use of Formative Assessment
Spokane School District-TPC: Effects of a Coach-focused Professional Learning Model on Lesson Development, Lesson Delivery and Student Learning, Achievement and Performance
Olympic Math and Science Partnership (OMSP)
Seattle School District MSP: Professional Teachers of Science
Western Washington University MSP: North Cascades and Olympic Peninsula Science Partnership
Past Projects
FACET Innovations-Applied Research on Implementing a Diagnostic Learning Environment (Final Report NSF grant ESI-0435727)
