ERIC Number: EJ1096758
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-6102
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Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (R.O.C.K.): The Program and Its Evaluation
Lynch, Mark; Zovinka, Edward P.; Zhang, Lening; Hruska, Jenna L.; Lee, Angela
Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, v10 n3 p125-141 2005
The Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids (R.O.C.K.) program was designed as a service-learning project for students at Saint Francis University to serve the local communities by organizing chemistry activities in high schools. It was initiated in 1995 and has involved a large number of Saint Francis University students and local high school students. This article presents an evaluation of the R.O.C.K. program and discussion of its findings. The evaluation was conducted using multiple evaluation designs to assess the impact of the program on high school students' interest in science and Saint Francis students' learning process and their views on service-learning. The results indicate that the program was effective and had positive impact on both high school and Saint Francis students who participated.
Descriptors: Rural Education, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Outreach Programs, Program Evaluation, Service Learning, High School Students, College Students, College School Cooperation, Program Effectiveness, Student Surveys, Questionnaires, Student Interests, Self Esteem, Likert Scales, Pretests Posttests
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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