Biology Education Research

Education research by experts in the STEM disciplines is becoming more common. We provide these resources to help faculty who are successful scientists to transition into becoming successful education researchers.

Human Subjects Approval

Obtaining IRB approval for classroom research is often new to STEM faculty. While these resources are for UCI, the hints are applicable to other schools). All files are pdf.
• Introduction to Science Education white paper
• Sample letter to FERPA coordinator
• Sample IRB protocol
• Sample videotape release
• Sample study information sheet

Other Online resources

• Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER)
• Journal of Life Sciences Education (CBE)
• Southern California Project Kalaidescope Network (PKAL)