Analyzing the Use of the Kirkpatrick Model in Higher Education: Insights from an NSF-Funded Chemistry Curriculum Project [eBook, Capitulo 6]

Analyzing the Use of the Kirkpatrick Model in Higher Education» delves into the transformative application of the Kirkpatrick 4-Level Model (K4LM) to evaluate an NSF-funded project integrating sustainability principles into a chemistry curriculum. Focused on graduate and doctoral programs at an R1 Polytechnic Research University, the study highlights how K4LM facilitates actionable insights for curriculum design and institutional decision-making. By embedding social, economic, environmental, and governance (SEEG) aspects into education, the project promotes the circular economy and sustainability. Through a practical case study, the paper demonstrates how formative assessments using K4LM can drive meaningful educational innovation while addressing systemic challenges in its application

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Exciting Announcement: Publication in Educação e Ensino de Ciências Exatas e Naturais II

I am thrilled to share our latest publication in the esteemed Educação e Ensino de Ciências Exatas e Naturais II. The book chapter, titled «Analyzing the Use of the Kirkpatrick Model in Higher Education: Insights from an NSF-Funded Chemistry Curriculum Project,» is a collaborative effort with the distinguished Dr. James Lipuma. It’s an honor to contribute to this critical discussion on educational evaluation and sustainability in higher education (Lipuma & Leon, 2024).

Book chapter:

This article delves into the development of a unique Kirkpatrick 4-Level Model (K4LM) evaluation plan for a groundbreaking National Science Foundation (NSF) project (ID#: EFMA-2203704). Conducted at an R1 Polytechnic Research University, the project integrates social, economic, environmental, and governance (SEEG) aspects into a chemistry curriculum to promote environmental sustainability and the circular economy—a novel approach in the field.

Targeting graduate and doctoral programs in the Chemistry department, the project offers significant contributions to higher education. The article begins with an introduction to the project and explores the Kirkpatrick Model’s application in program evaluation, discussing both its benefits and criticisms. A detailed methods section includes a literature review, emphasizing the role of educational evaluation in course and curriculum design, as well as student success.

The case study highlights the application of the 4-level model in collecting formative data to guide administrative decisions, showcasing its potential to transform chemistry education. The article concludes with an analysis of challenges and solutions for applying this model systemically in educational contexts.

Presented at Academia Journals Puebla 2024 :

This paper was presented at Academia Journals Puebla 2024 during the conference Avances en Educación, Salud y Tecnología a través de la Inclusión y la Ética – Ciencias de la Educación (Lipuma & León, 2024b)
Isa los part of the eBook Avances en Educación, Salud y Tecnología a través de la Inclusión y la Ética – Ciencias de la Educación – Puebla 2024 (Lipuma & León, 2024a)

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You can access the paper in Educação e Ensino de Ciências Exatas e Naturais II, Vol. II, pp. 51–67, 2024. Read here

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Acknowledgments

This research was made possible by funding from the National Science Foundation (ID#: EFMA-2203704) and the support of the Chemistry Department at an R1 Polytechnic Research University in the United States. Special thanks to Editora Artemis and Academia Journals Puebla for providing platforms to share our work.
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ORCID

Cristo Leon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0930-0179

James Lipuma https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9778-3843

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Sources

Lipuma, J., & Leon, C. (2024). Analyzing the Use of the Kirkpatrick Model in Higher Education: Insights from an NSF-Funded Chemistry Curriculum Project [eBook, Capitulo 6]. In J. L. Escamilla Reyes (Ed.), Educação e Ensino de Ciências Exatas e Naturais II: Vol. II (CLDM_LDO [CDD 371.72]; 1st ed., pp. 51–67). Editora Artemis; /Research/Education. https://editoraartemis.com.br/catalogo/post/analyzing-the-use-of-the-kirkpatrick-model-in-higher-education-insights-from-an-nsf-funded-chemistry-curriculum-project

Lipuma, J., & León, C. (2024a). Analyzing the Use of the Kirkpatrick Model in Higher Education: Insights from an NSF-Funded Chemistry Curriculum Project [eBook section. PBA154]. In R. Moras, A. Alegre, Á. Esparza, D. Moras, C. Moras Sánchez, E. Mendoza Machain, P. López Eiroá, V. Mendoza, A. Rodríguez Díaz, & D. Agatón (Eds.), Avances en Educación, Salud y Tecnología a través de la Inclusión y la Ética – Ciencias de la Educación – Puebla 2024 (CLDM_Ds; Online, pp. 98–106). Academia Journals, PDHTech, LLC; /Research/Education. https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/stemresources/90/

Lipuma, J., & León, C. (2024b). Analyzing the Use of the Kirkpatrick Model in Higher Education: Insights from an NSF-Funded Chemistry Curriculum Project [Non-peer review]. Academia Journals Puebla, 16(6), 4.98-4.106. /Research/Education.

Citation

When citing this paper, use the following format:

Lipuma, J., & León, C. (2024). Analyzing the Use of the Kirkpatrick Model in Higher Education: Insights from an NSF-Funded Chemistry Curriculum Project [eBook, Chapter 6]. In J. L. Escamilla Reyes (Ed.), Educação e Ensino de Ciências Exatas e Naturais II: Vol. II (CLDM_LDO [CDD 371.72]; 1st ed., pp. 51–67). Editora Artemis; /Research/Education.