Two well-known GH Faculty members are looking for a Research Assistant to engage in their new project!
Scope of work
We are looking for a student interested in participating in analyzing data on practice-based teaching and co-authoring a paper for a peer-reviewed journal.
The study will examine the comparative value of project-based learning versus more traditional teaching methods such as lecture, case study, or discussion-based teaching.. The study will explore how engaging with clients influences student learning, and also student perceptions of skill development and knowledge acquired using project-based learning. We will also explore the value of project-based learning as a preparation for future employment.
The student will assist with quantitative and qualitative analysis of course data generated from routine course evaluations and student e-portfolios.
Specific activities for analysis will entail:
- Compiling and organizing results of student evaluations from 2011 to the present.
- Conducting basic statistical analyses
- Writing up the results of quantitative analyses.
- Reviewing a sample of student e-portfolios generated from project-based learning to identify common themes related to study questions.
- Using qualitative analysis software such as Nvivo or Atlas TI to analyze data using grounded theory.
- Participate in the preparation of an oral presentation at a national educational conference in March 2015
- Co-author a paper for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
The successful research assistant must be familiar with common statistical analysis, and qualitative analysis software.
This project could be completed as a directed study or a CE. There is no financial compensation available.
Interested students should contact Professors Malcolm Bryant bryantm@bu.edu and James Wolff jwolff@bu.edu
