Submitting Campus
Prescott
Student Status
Undergraduate
Archival Class Information
Undergraduate Student Works
Advisor Name
Elise Anderson
Abstract/Description
This study investigates the impact of a Students as Partners (SAP) model on teaching effectiveness and student success in GEO210: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University. Over three semesters, student partners collaborated with the instructor to co‑design course curriculum and instructional modalities. This collaboration resulted in peer‑led lectures, collaborative learning activities, iterative skill assessments, and revised assignments with clear rubrics. Student outcomes in SAP sections were compared with those in non‑SAP sections using course evaluations, grades, and qualitative student feedback. The results indicate that SAP sections achieved higher teaching effectiveness ratings, more positive perceptions of the learning experience, and a greater proportion of students earning a final grade of an A. Qualitative feedback further highlighted increased engagement and a positive learning environment. Overall, these findings suggest that integrating Students as Partners into course design and instruction can enhance teaching effectiveness and improve student learning outcomes in undergraduate STEM education.
Document Type
Poster
Publication/Presentation Date
2026
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
CTLE End-of-Year Teaching & Learning Showcase
Location
Prescott, Arizona
Scholarly Commons Citation
Anderson, E., Barot, D., & Grant, R. (2026). GEO210 Intro to GIS: Students as Partners Support of Instructional Modalities. Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/student-works/216
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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Higher Education Commons
