Sema Kalaian
Professor
Engineering Management
Eastern Michigan University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Kalaian taught introductory and advanced statistical and measurement courses such as Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Multivariate Statistics, Methods of Survey Research, Research Design, Structural Equation Modeling, Meta-Analysis, and program evaluation.Recently, Professor Kalaian completed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) grant project to investigate the effectiveness of active small-group learning methods (cooperative, collaborative, team-based learning, problem-based learning, Peer learning, peer-led team learning, etc.) in STEM disciplines. The project was funded by the Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering (REESE) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Research Interest
Predictive Analytics Descriptive Data Analytics Data Visualization Research Design Multilevel Modeling Statistical Modeling of Change and Growth Statistical Modeling of Organizational Effectiveness Meta-Analysis Methods Factor Analysis Structural Equation Modeling Survey Research Methods STEM Teaching/Learning Methods Longitudinal/Trend Research Methods Program Evaluation
Publications
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Kasim, R. M., & Kalaian, S. A. (2012, April). Small-Group Learning Versus Lecture Based Instruction in Mathematics College Classrooms: A Meta-Analysis . A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) on April 2012. Vancouver, Canada.
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Kasim, R. M., & Kalaian, S. A. (2015, April). Small-Group Learning versus Lecture-Based Instruction in Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science College Classrooms. A poster will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Chicago.
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Kalaian, S. A., & Kasim, R. M. (2015, April). Effectiveness of Small-Group Learning in STEM College Classrooms: An International Meta-Analytic Review. A poster will be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Chicago.
