Evaluation, analysis and model building
Using user-friendly techniques Klassen has developed assessments that focus on empirical feedback, which can be understood and used by stakeholders in the educational process to make decisions, and modify processes. For those interested in more advanced models and analysis, Dr. Klassen’s applications of more complex analysis provide innovative analysis of existing and intentionally collected data. His work with qualitative analysis has provided values to those who prefer these rich sources of insight.
Examples of assessment projects and research:
- Assessment: An Institution-Wide Process to Improve and Support Student Learning. A booklet summarizing college-wide assessment efforts from the classroom to the Boardroom.
- General Education Skill Development: An Analysis of Students' General Education Skills Development at College of DuPage Utilizing Three Years of CAAP Scores - 1999 to 2001. October 16, 2001 for College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
- Successful Students: Course and Delivery Modes and the Rates of Successful Completion. 1994, 1995, 1996. Three annual reports utilizing regression modeling to evaluate student success in distributed learning courses compared with classroom courses. The report identified courses that under-performed to expectations, which raised questions as to instructional design.
- "Changes in Personality Orientation and Critical Thinking Among Adults Returning to School Through Weekend College: An Alternative Evaluation."Innovative Higher Education (1983-84) 8:55-67.
