A list of example CASTLE classroom research case study hypotheses from 2004-2005. The complete text of the case study is available as a PDF file. Some case studies are drafts of works in progress.
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Do students who take an Internet Health Skills I & II course populated by intensive formative assessments do better in hands-on labs than those who take the face-to-face course? PDF
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Does a series of directed "mini" case studies on edema, which involve computer-assisted instruction and group activities, improve student learning and perception of learning? PDF
What are the critical variables that impact retention & success in an Internet Anatomy & Physiology course?
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Do common program course activities emphasizing motivation, skills for success, critical thinking, and test taking skills improve Nursing students’ Board pass rates? PDF
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Is an online Spanish placement test assessing students’ vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening comprehension skills an effective placement tool? PDF
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Is an Internet First Aid course an effective way to deliver course content?
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Are interactive online tutorials in heating & air conditioning schematics an effective means to prepare students for exams?
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What are predictors of student success in Culinary Arts program?
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What are successful teaching/learning strategies to improve student motivation and appreciation in a Food & Culture course?
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Is concept mapping of the essay writing process a predictor of success in a Basic Writing course?
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What motivational theories can be employed to improve students’ independent study of textbook materials in a College Reading course?
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What teaching/learning interventions help students define an operational definition in Introduction to Sociology? PDF
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Does scaffolding learning theory help Fiction students identify themes in literature? PDF
Does active participation in small group discussions and activities enhance student learning and test performance? PDF
How to improve students’ college level reading skills. PDF
