-based assignments that use the climate data to decide when to vent the hoop house. Student learning outcomes. Although more students (80%) agreed or strongly agreed that the laboratory supported their learning of greenhouse construction better than the classroom (70
-on activities to enhance student learning and understanding of the application of learning outcomes to real-world experiences in science, environmental education, and stewardship ( NWF, 2011 ). The purpose of this study was to determine if the SYHP was an
Outcomes assessment is a process used to continually improve student learning by systematically assessing the effectiveness of and adjusting the curriculum. Outcomes assessment provides a way for students to show their achievement of learner
is more than just community service ( Education Commission of the States, 2002 ). Quality service-learning projects are designed with learning outcomes in mind and provide an opportunity for students to apply knowledge learned in the classroom within
, Carswell (1997) determined that web-based instruction did not have a significant impact on self image, learning outcomes, or overall course satisfaction for distance students. Transactional distance theory is a theoretical framework useful in studying
outcomes ( Freeman et al., 2014 ). Prince (2004) found that different techniques in active learning had different levels of effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes, but across the board, all techniques improved student achievement more when
member universities. The alliance also provides the opportunity for students to pursue three graduate certificates in horticulture. In this way, current students as well as industry members and others have the opportunity for lifelong learning in
); sports fields and various formal gardens. The learning outcome from this exercise is to demonstrate that horticulture is all around us if we open our eyes to it. The fourth assessment tool is a final project. Students are given the option of developing a
evaluate the level of competency. The CALS Curriculum and Assessment Committee will next work on helping instructors to include career skill objectives into their syllabi alongside existing course goals and learning outcomes. Students should understand not
opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in high-impact experiential learning and research by promoting and increasing opportunities for undergraduate research and allocating resources and assigning responsibility to coordinate and lead applied