Publication Date
6-2011
Document Type
Article
Abstract
With the goal of codifying student learning outcomes of commu- nity-based research (CBR), the authors created a conceptually valid and statistically reliable CBR Student Learning Outcomes Survey. The project began with individual interviews and focus groups with 70 undergraduates and faculty at six colleges and universities nationwide discussing perceived benefits of CBR. Based on analyses of these interviews, five CBR outcome con- structs were derived: academic skills, educational experience, civic engagement, professional skills, and personal growth. The survey was piloted online in spring 2009 to students who had experienced CBR from 15 colleges and universities (N = 166). Factor analyses revealed strong statistical reliability across survey constructs. The authors invite faculty to use the instrument to assess CBR courses and invite students who have experienced CBR to complete the survey online through spring 2012, as part of a national study of CBR outcomes.
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Gary Lichtenstein, Trisha Thorme, Nicholas J. Cutforth, Martin L. Tombari
Provenance
Received from author
File Format
application/pdf
Language
English (eng)
Extent
28 pgs
File Size
645 KB
Publication Title
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement
Volume
10
First Page
7
Last Page
33
Recommended Citation
Lichtenstein, G., Thorme, T., Cutforth, N., & Tombari, M. L. (2011). Development of a National Survey to Assess Student Learning Outcomes of Community-Based Research. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 15(2).
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Originally published by University of Georgia in the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement.
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