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My major research focus is science and mathematics program
evaluation. My evaluations utilize a variety of techniques to
best fit the needs of a given situation and usually involve
mixing methods in a variety of ways. I presently am involved in
the evaluation of several national science and mathematics
programs. I am interested in instrument development and in
distinguishing among various types of assessments those that are
most appropriate for a given situation.
Courses I teach
(all EPSY courses)
EPSY 5243—Principles and Methods of Evaluation
EPSY 5247—Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology
EPSY 8290—Advanced Interviewing with NVIVO
Selected publications
Lawrenz, F. Science Program Evaluation. In
N. Lederman and (Eds.) Review of Research in Science Education
Abell, S. K., & Lederman, N. G. (Eds). (2007). Handbook of
Research on Science Education. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Lawrenz, F. and Huffman, D. Methodological
Pluralism: The Gold Standard of STEM Evaluation. In D.Huffman
and F. Lawrenz (Eds.), New Directions for Evaluation
(No.109 pp 19-34). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006.
Katzenmeyer, C and Lawrenz, F. National
Science Foundation Perspectives on the Nature of Stem Program
Evaluation. In D.Huffman and F. Lawrenz (Eds.), New
Directions for Evaluation (No. 109, pp 7-18). San Francisco:
Jossey-Bass, 2006.
Lawrenz, F., Keiser, N., and Gullickson, A.
Editors, Evaluating the upgrading of technical courses at two
year colleges: NSF’s advanced technological education program.
Advances in Program Evaluation Volume 9 Elsevier: London,
2004.
Hong, Zuway-R, McCarthy-Veach, P., Lawrenz,
F. Psychosocial Predictors of Psychological Distress in
Taiwanese Secondary School Boys and Girls, Sex Roles-A
Journal of Research, 2006, 53, 5/6, 419-432.
Lawrenz, F., Gravely, A., and Ooms, A.
Perceived helpfulness and amount of use of technology in science
and mathematics classes at different grade levels. School
Science and Mathematics, 2006, 106 (3) 133-139.
Wood, N., Lawrenz, F., Schultz, M., and
Huffman, D. Viewing the school environment through multiple
lenses: In search of school level variables tied to student
achievement. Journal of Research in Science Teaching,
2006, 43 (3):237-254.
Lawrenz, F., Huffman, D. and Appeldoorn, K.
The context for learning in introductory science classes.
Journal of College Science Teaching, 2005, 34 (7): 40-44.
Lawrenz, F., Huffman, D. and LaVoie B.
Visionary leadership: Implementing and sustaining standards
based curricular reform. NASSAP Bulletin 2005, 89 (643):
2-16.
Gehlsen, L. Lawrenz, F.and Schultz M. Block
scheduling and mathematics: enhancing standards based
instruction? NASSAP Bulletin 2005, 89 (642): 14-23.
Hong, Z., McCarthy Veach, P. and Lawrenz, F.
An investigation of students’ and teachers’ perceptions of
gender education in Taiwan. Journal of Educational Research,
2005, 98 (3): 156-163.
Hong, Z., Lawrenz, F., and McCarthy Veach,
P., Psychosocial Predictors of Taiwanese Secondary Students’
Self Esteem. Alberta Journal of Educational Research,
2005, 50 (4): 430-447.
Keiser, J., Lawrenz, F., & Appleton, J.
Technical Education Curriculum Assessment, Journal of
Vocational Education Research, 2004, 29 (3), pp. 181-194.
Lawrenz, F. & Huffman D. Using Multi-site
Core Evaluation to Provide “Scientific” Evidence. Canadian
Journal of Program Evaluation. 2004, 19 (2):17-36.
Huffman, D. and Lawrenz, F., The impact of a
state systemic initiative on U. S. science teachers and
students, International Journal of Science and Mathematics
Education. 2004, 1 (3):357-377.
Zinser R. & Lawrenz, F. New Roles to meet
industry needs: A look at the advanced Technological education
program. Journal of Vocational Education Research, 2004,
29(2): 85-99.
Graduate-Professional Teaching Award for her contributions
to graduate and professional education, 2002
Revised October 2006
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