Learning Community Research and Assessment: What We Know Now
Kathe Taylor, with William S. Moore, Jean MacGregor, and Jerri Lindblad. National Learning Communities Project monograph series. 2003.
This publication addresses the question "do learning communities really work?" by reviewing previous assessment studies, highlighting some single institution studies and some notable research studies. It suggests areas for further research and assessment. Appendices include annotated bibliographies, a matrix of research studies, and some commercially available assessment instruments.
Table of Contents
Preface (PDF)
Vincent Tinto
Chapter 1: Do Learning Communities Really "Work?" (PDF)
Chapter 2: Research Studies (PDF)
Chapter 3: Single-Institution Assessment Reports (PDF)
Chapter 4: Notable Assessment Reports (PDF)
Chapter 5: Future Directions for Learning Community Research and Assessment (PDF)