Remodeling pedagogical evaluation tools to incorporate student self-efficacy and sense of belonging in scientific research.

ABSTRACT: Curated undergraduate research experiences have been widely used at colleges and universities for decades to build student interest, technical preparation, and confidence in the pursuit of scientific careers. Educators often employ standardized survey instruments to evaluate learning outcomes for research experiences, but many of these assessments consider only technical skill development and career interests and are not rooted in discrete pedagogical theories. As higher education aims to create inclusive and equitable learning experiences for students, we argue that pedagogical assessment tools for undergraduate research experiences need to expand to consider outcomes such as increased science literacy, confidence in relational "soft" skills, and a sense of belonging to a community that v

SUBMITTER: Tanner RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11910173 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature