Student Course Evaluations
Instrument 17: Moro Cojo Post-Assessment
Project: Teaching Scientific Inquiry Through Inter-disciplinary Problem-based Modules: Students as Partners in Ongoing Applied Research
California State University Monterey Bay
Funding Source: NSF - Undergraduate education (DUE)
Purpose: To assess affective learning related both to science and scientific writing
Administered To: Undergraduate biology and chemistry students
Topics Covered:
- Content Specific Assessment: science inquiry, environmental science
- Course Evaluation: practical value, content, activities, assignments, technology use, engagement, integration
- Self Assessment (Student): content knowledge, understanding, skills, performance, participation
Format/Length: 21 closed-ended and 11 open-ended questions
ESSP 240: Biology I, F'02
Moro Cojo Post-Assessment
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Think of questions in biology |
5 |
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2 |
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Create testable hypotheses based on your questions |
5 |
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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Create an experiment that adequately tests your hypothesis |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Apply questions to broader scientific knowledge |
5 |
4 |
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2 |
1 |
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Analyze and interpret data |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Write about an experiment in the scientific style |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Use published literature in your scientific writing |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Understand the components of a scientific paper (e.g., Introduction, Results, etc.) |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Ability to create a context for your scientific study using literature |
5 |
4 |
3 |
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| 1) |
Reflect on an experience of conducting an experiment in
this class. Describe that experience briefly. What did you learn
about the process of doing science from that experiment? What have you
learned about the process of science from this class overall? (Name the
experiment in your answer.)
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What do you think is the most difficult
aspect of doing science? Describe any part of the scientific
process that you find difficult and explain why. Has this
changed as a result of this class?
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What have you learned from working on these applied,
restoration projects? Has this been a valuable learning experience?
Will you be able to apply these experiences to other classes, career plans,
or other life experiences? Give specific examples from the Fort Ord Dunes
and/or Moro Cojo Slough projects if possible.
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Was the Web site helpful for your Moro Cojo project?
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Didn't access it |
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For those who used the Web site, any suggestions for improvement?
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Did you incorporate what you learned in Chemistry
II from Dr. Swarup Wood or Dr. Liese Schultz in your biology project?
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Didn't take at CSUMB |
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If you incorporated your Chemistry II knowledge
and/or project into your biology project, did this integration
enhance your learning experience?
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Somewhat |
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Not applicable |
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The fact that the projects were centered
around a degraded, locally important, habitat increased my interest...
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The fact that I got to
design my own project increased my interest in the Moro Cojo project...
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Very little |
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The data I produced may someday be used by others
to evaluate wetland restoration projects in the area. This increased
my interest in the project...
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Very little |
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As learning experiences, the Moro Cojo Projects were:
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Did the Moro Cojo project increase my understanding of how science works?
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Very little |
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The Moro Cojo projects were:
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Fairly interesting |
Not very interesting |
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The Moro Cojo project was relevant to my personal interests...
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Very little |
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Has the learning you've gained from Moro
Cojo Slough applied to other aspects of your life?
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No |
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Have the projects increased the value of science in your life?
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Not at all |
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Please explain any of your answers above or give
any other feedback on the quality of the Moro Cojo projects as learning
experiences. (Use back of sheet if needed.)
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| 16) |
Write a reflective piece on what you learned
from your work at Moro Cojo Slough. Please include the educational
value (if any) of working on an applied project and the specific
scientific knowledge and skills you gained (if any). (Examples of
questions you could address: What do you know now about this area
that you didn't know before you went out there? What did you see
that you didn't expect to see (smell, hear, think, etc)?). Please write
on the back of this sheet if needed.
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