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Funded Projects

2019-20 Funded Projects

Project Title	Investigator(s)	Evidence-Based Pedagogies	Project Findings (click image for more info)
Developing a simulation and programming focused introductory statistics course [Proposal]	Calvin Cochran, Quantitative Reasoning	Simulation as a statistics teaching tool
PLUS Course Mentor Program for Wellesley PLUS students enrolled in a First-Year Writing Course [Proposal]	Anne Brubaker, Writing Program	Studet learning communities
Wellesley Empowered Learning Lab (WELL) [Proposal]	Shanté Brown, Dean of First Year Students	Targeted skill development to support students in transition to college
Enhanced tutor development workshops to forge an inclusive introductory CS experience [Proposal]	Sohie Lee & Ada Lerner, Computer Science	Mitigating negative impact of microagressions in the classroom
If you can see it, you can be it [Proposal]	Sohie Lee, Computer Science	Importance of female role models Ingroup role models as belonging cues
Reimagining Youth: Exploring the Role of Family, Community, and Society [Proposal]	Soo Hong, Education	Enhancing teacher education with community connections
From Mark to Sound, From Sound to Mark [Proposal]	Daniela Rivera, Studio Art Jenny Olivia Johnson, Music	Collaborative, interdisciplinary teaching Arts education partnerships with the community

2018-19 Funded Projects

Project Title	Investigator(s)	Evidence-Based Pedagogies	Project Findings (click image for more info)
Interactive Language Learning Through Authentic Audiovisual Documents [Proposal]	Barry Lydgate, French	Music to support language learning
Screening Proficiency: Spaced Practice and TV Productions in Spanish [Proposal]	Inela Selimović, Spanish	Authentic materials (e.g. Spanish TV productions) Spaced practice
Combining Active Learning and Reflection: WGST219 Gender and the Workplace [Proposal]	Nancy Marshall, Women's and Gender Studies	Classroom-based experiential learning
Eyes in the Sky: Using Immersive Simulations to Teach the Ethico-political Aspects of Drone Technology [Proposal]	Amy Banzaert, Engineering Catia Confortini, Peace and Justice Studies Jordan Tynes, LTS	Active learning Enhanced lecture experiences
Narrowing Participation and Achievement Gaps in Computer Science through Engagement with Authentic Problems and Real-World Data [Proposal]	Ada Lerner, Computer Science	Realistic, socially relevant examples and datasets to improve engagement
Experiential Learning onsite in Paris and Portfolio Presentations [Proposal]	Venita Datta, French Paul Fisher, American Studies	Experiential learning e-Portfolio to support reflection and learning
Developing E-Portfolios for Spanish Majors [Proposal]	Carlos Ramos, Spanish	e-Portfolios to support integrative learning	Screenshots of portfolios currently in development:
Problem Busting Jams in CS 111 Laboratories [Proposal]	Sohie Lee, Computer Science	Group problem solving

2017-18 Funded Projects

Project Title	Investigator(s)	Evidence-Based Pedagogies	Project Findings (click image for more info)
Reflection to Promote Understanding of Digital Humanities and Application within French Language and Culture [Proposal]	Hélène Bilis, French Laura M. O'Brien, LTS	Scaffolded reflection Metacognition	Project findings presented at the 2019 Blended Learning in the Liberal Arts Conference held at Bryn Mawr College
Electronic Portfolios as a Means of Student Reflection and Assessment [Proposal]	Anjeana Hans, German Studies Mark Roemisch, German Studies	e-Portfolios to support self-regulated learning
Emphasizing Engagement with Substantive Feedback on Written Assignments [Proposal]	Erich Matthes, Philosophy	Self-assessment Focus on student growth
Improving Achievement in CS111 Through Personalized Coaching with Student Advocates [Proposal]	Eni Mustafaraj, Computer Science	Within discipline, near peer advocacy Choice of ingroup peer advocates	Presented at the 2018 Ruhlman Conference
Aligning Learning Objectives, Activities, and Assignments to Promote Enduring Understandings in Cell Biology [Proposal]	Julie Roden, Biological Sciences	Clearly articulated learning objectives improve student attitudes and learning Scaffolding writing through practice and peer review	Presented at the 2018 Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) Conference
Teaching the Whole Student: Relevant Mind-Body Practices that Enhance Learning and Wellbeing [Proposal]	Connie Bauman, Physical Education, Recreation, & Athletics Jeannine Johnson, Writing Program	Benefits of mindfulness for attention and cognition Benefits of physical activity for learning and memory	Presentation for the Wellesley College Board of Trustees
Building Community in First Year Seminar Number Theory to Increase Student Persistence in STEM Fields [Proposal]	Ann Trenk, Mathematics	Collaborative learning to build community Importance of belongingness for first year math achievement	Presented at the PLTC's Mellon Project Showcase, Spring 2018
Virtual Learning Environments in Evolution, Osteology, and Anatomy [Proposal]	Adam Van Arsdale, Anthropology Jordan Tynes, LTS	Learning affordances of 3-D virtual environments Impact of virtual reality-based instruction on learning

2016-17 Funded Projects

Project Title	Investigator(s)	Evidence-Based Pedagogies	Project Findings (click image for more info)
Investigating the Impacts of an Inquiry-Focused Redesign of Organismal Biology Labs [Proposal]	Tess Killpack, Biological Sciences	Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) Scaffolding scientific and research skill development	Presented at the 2017 Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) Conference
Do Reflections and Quizzes Lead to Deeper Learning of Computational Concepts in CS 111? [Proposal]	Eni Mustafaraj, Computer Science	Frequent quizzing Student self-assessment of learning	Presented at the 2017 Ruhlman Conference
The "Home Base" Mentoring Program [Proposal]	Julie Walsh, Philosophy	"In-house" and "cross-year" peer tutoring Effective tutor feedback
Does Peer-Review Generate More Effective Writing in French for Second Language College Learners? [Proposal]	Marie-Cecile Ganne-Schiermeier, French	Benefits of peer review for writing skills Scaffolding the peer review process