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2016

Feder, E., Khan, I., Mazur G., Vernon, T., Janke, T., Newbrough, J., Shuck, L., Zhu, L., & Varma-Nelson, P. V. (2016). Accessing Collaborative Online Learning with Mobile Technology in Cyber Peer-Led Team Learning, EDUCAUSE Review Online, 51(2).

2015

Chan, J.Y.K.., & Bauer, C.F. (2015). Effect of peer-led team learning (PLTL) on student achievement, attitude, and self-concept in college general chemistry in randomized and quasi- experimental designs. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, DOI: 10.1002/tea.21197.
Finn, B. K., & Campisi, J. (2015). Implementing and Evaluating a Peer-Led Team Learning Approach in Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology. Journal of College Science Teaching, 44(6), 38–44.
Snyder, J. J., Carter, B. E., & Wiles, J. R. (2015). Implementation of the Peer-Led Team-Learning Instructional Model as a Stopgap Measure Improves Student Achievement for Students Opting Out of Laboratory. CBE-Life Sciences Education, 14(1), ar2. doi: 10.1187/cbe.13-08-0168

2014

Anderson, P. (2014). The Impact of Supplemental Instruction on Student Success and Retention of Students as a University in North Carolina. Liberty University.
Fortus, D. (2014). Attending to affect. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. doi:10.1002/tea.21155
Lewis, S. E. (2014). Examining Evidence for External and Consequential Validity of the First Term General Chemistry Exam from the ACS Examinations Institute. Journal of Chemical Education, 91(6), 793–799.
Linton, D. L., Farmer, J. K., & Peterson, E. (2014). Is Peer Interaction Necessary for Optimal Active Learning? Cell Biology Education - Life Sciences Education, 13(2), 243–252.
Newhall, T., Meeden, L., Danner, A., Soni, A., Ruiz, F., & Wicentowski, R. (2014, March). A support group for introductory CS courses that improves student performance and retains students from underrepresented groups. Paper presented at the 45th Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) technical symposium on Computer science education (SIGCSE), (pp.433-438), Atlanta, GA.
Smith, J., Wilson, S.B., Banks, J., Zhu, L., & Varma-Nelson, P. (2014). Replicating Peer-led Team Learning in Cyberspace: Research, Opportunities, and Challenges. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 51(6), 714-740.

2013

Kulatunga, U., Moog, R. S., & Lewis, J. E. (2013). Argumentation and participation patterns in general chemistry peer-led sessions. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, (Pre-publication Online Version).
Mottley, J. G., & Roth, V. (2013, October). Peer-led team learning: Adjunct to lectures in an electrical engineering course for non-majors. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2013.6684982
Pittenger, A. L., & LimBybliw, A. L. (2013). Peer-led team learning in an online course on controversial medication issues and the US healthcare system. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education,77 (7).
Sawyer, K., Frey, R., & Brown, P. (2013). Knowledge building discourse in peer-led team learning (PLTL) groups in first-year general chemistry. In D. D. Suthers, K. Lund, C. P. Rosé, C. Teplovs, & N. Law’s (Eds.), Productive Multivocality in the Analysis of Group Interactions, Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Series: Vol. 15 (pp. 191-204). New York, NY: Springer.
Shapiro, C., Ayon, C., Moberg-Parker, J., Levis-Fitzgerald, M., & Sanders, E. R. (2013). Strategies for using peer-assisted learning effectively in an undergraduate bioinformatics course. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 41(1):24-33. doi: 10.1002/bmb.20665

2012

Mitchell, Y. D., Ippolito, J., & Lewis, S. E. (2012). Evaluating peer-led team learning across the two semester general chemistry sequence. Journal of Chemistry Education Research and Practice,13, 378–383.
Shields, S. P., Hogrebe, M. C., Spees, W. M., Handlin, L. B., Noelken, G. P., Riley, J. M., & Frey, R. F. (2012). A transition program for underprepared students in general chemistry: Diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation. Journal of Chemical Education, 89(8), 995-1000. doi: 10.1021/ed100410j
Street, C., Koff, R., Fields, H., Kuehne, L., Handlin, L., Getty, M., & Parker, D. R. (2012). Expanding access to stem for at-risk learners: A new application of universal design for instruction. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability,25(4), 363-375.
Varma-Nelson, P. (2012). Innovations: Getting to know PLTL. The National Teaching & Learning Forum, 21 (4), 7-8.
White, P., Rowland, A. B., & Pesis-Katz, I. (2012). Peer–led team learning model in a graduate–level nursing. Journal of Nursing Education, 51 (8), 471-475.

2011

Bhattacharyya, G. (2011). Book review of Peer-led team learning: Evaluation, dissemination, and institutionalization of a college level initiative. Journal of Chemical Education, 88 (3), pp 265–265.
Lewis, E. I. (2011). Retention and reform: An evaluation of peer-led team learning. Journal of Chemical Education, 88, 703-707.
Murray, J. D. (2011). Peer learning and its applications to undergraduate psychology instruction. In R. L. Miller, E. Amsel, B. M. Kowalewski, B. C. Beins, K. D. Keith, & B. F. Peden (Eds.), Promoting student engagement: Programs, techniques and opportunities, vol. 1 (pp. 166-169). Society for the Teaching of Psychology, American Psychological Association.

2010

Akinyele, A. F. (2010). Peer-led team learning and improved performance in an allied health chemistry course. Chemical Educator, 15, 353-360.
Gosser, D. K., Kampmeier, J. A., & Varma-Nelson, P. (2010). Peer-led team learning: 2008 James Flack Norris award address. Journal of Chemical Education, 87 (4), 374-380.

2009

Amaral, K., & Martin V. (2009). What teaching teaches. Journal of Chemical Education, 86, 630-633.
Frey, R. F., Brown, P. L., & Sawyer, K. R. (2009). An analysis of discourse in peer-led team learning (PLTL). St. Louis, MO: Washington University.
Prezler, R. W. (2009). Replacing lecture with peer-led workshops improves student learning. CBE-Life Sciences Education, 8, 182-192.
Schray, K. J., Russo, M. J., Egolf, R. J., Lademan, W., & Gelormo, D. (2009). Are in-class peer leaders effective in peer-led team learning approach? Journal of College Science Teaching, 38, 62-67.

2008

Eberlein, T., Kampmeier, J., Minderhout, V., Moog, R., Platt, T., Varma-Nelson, P., & White, H. (2008). Pedagogies of engagement in science: A comparison of PBL, POGIL, and PLTL. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 36 (4), 262-273.
Gafney, L., & Varma-Nelson, P. (2008). Innovations in science education and technology: Vol. 16. Peer-led team learning: Evaluation, dissemination, and institutionalization of a college level initiative. Weston, MA: Springer
Gosser, D. K. (2008). PLTL in general chemistry: Scientific learning and discovery. In N. Pienta, M. Cooper, & T. Greenbowe (Eds.), The chemists’ guide to effective teaching, Volume 2. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Hockings, S. C., DeAngelis, K. A., & Frey R. F. (2008). Peer-led team learning in general chemistry: Implementation and evaluation. Journal of Chemical Education, 85 (7), 990-996.
Kampmeier, J. A., & Varma-Nelson, P. (2008). Peer-led team learning: Organic chemistry. In N. Pienta, M. Cooper, & T. Greenbowe (Eds.), The chemists’ guide to effective teaching, Volume 2. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

2007

Arendale, D. R. (2007). Postsecondary peer cooperative learning program: Annotated bibliography. Minneapolis, MN: College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota.
Barker, L, & Cohoon, J. M. (2007). Peer-led team learning (case study 2): Retaining women through collaborative learning. Promising Practices, National Center for Women & Information Technology Organization: Boulder, CO.
Gafney, L., & Varma-Nelson, P. (2007). Evaluating peer-led team learning: A study of long-term effects on former workshop peer leaders. Journal of Chemical Education, 84, 3, March, 535-539.
Peteroy-Kelly, M. A. (2007). A discussion group program enhances the conceptual reasoning skills of students enrolled in a large lecture-format introductory biology course. Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 8, 13-21.

2006

Dreyfuss, A. E., & Gosser, D. K. (2006). In their own words: Learning to be a peer leader. In D. B. Lundell & J. L. Higbee (Eds.), Student standpoints about access programs in higher education (pp. 143-157). Minneapolis, MN: Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy, General College, University of Minnesota.
Freyvogel. C. (2006, February 1). Model students: Area teacher sold on team-learning process. Tribune-Democrat.
McCreary, C. L., Golde, M. F., & Koeske, R. (2006). Peer instruction in the general chemistry laboratory: Assessment of student learning. Journal of Chemical Education, 83 (5), 804.
Varma-Nelson, P. (2006). Peer-Led team learning: The model, its dissemination and its future. Metropolitan Universities Journal, 17 (4).
Wamser, C. C. (2006). Peer-led team learning (PLTL) in organic chemistry: Effects on student performance, success, and persistence in the course. Journal of Chemical Education, 83 (10).

2005

Báez-Galib, R., Colón-Cruz, H., Resto, W., & Rubin, M. (2005). Chem-2-chem: A one-to-one supportive learning environment for chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 82, 1859-1863.
Dreyfuss, A. E. (2005). Internet homepage of the Peer-Led Team Learning Project.
Gosser, D. K., Strozak, V. & Cracolice, M. (2005). Peer-led team learning: General chemistry, 2^nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Kampmeier, J. A., Varma-Nelson, P., Wedegaertner, K. D., & Wamser, C. C. (2005). Peer-led team learning: Organic chemistry, 2^nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Lewis, S. E., & Lewis, J. E. (2005). Departing from lectures: An evaluation of a peer-led guided inquiry alternative. Journal of Chemical Education, 82, 135.
Varma-Nelson, P. & Coppola, B. P. (2005). Team learning. In N. Pienta, M. Cooper, & T. Greenbowe (Eds.), The chemists’ guide to effective teaching, volume 2 (pp. 155-169). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Varma-Nelson, P. & Gosser, D. (2005). Dissemination of peer-led team learning (PLTL) and formation of a national network embracing a common pedagogy. In M. Ouellet (Ed.), Teaching inclusively diversity and faculty development (pp. 503-518). Stillwater, OK: New Forms Press.

2004

Arendale, D. R. (2004). Pathways of persistence: A review of postsecondary peer cooperative learning programs. In I. M Duranczyk, J. L. Higbee, & D.B. Lundless (Eds.), Best practices for access and retention in higher education. Minneapolis, MN: Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy, University of Minnesota.
Hewlett. J. A., (2004). In search of synergy. Journal of College Science Teaching, 28-31.
Miller, B. (2004). Peer-led team learning brings active environment to chemistry students. Outlook, Athens, OH: Ohio University News & Information.
Sarquis, J. L., & Detchon, J. C. (2004). The PLTL experience at Miami university. Project Kaleidoscope Volume IV: What works, what matters, what lasts, 1-2.
Tenney, A., & Houck, B. (2004). Learning about leadership: Team learning's effect on peer leaders. Journal of College Science Teaching, 25-29.
Tien, L., Roth, V. & Kampmeier, J. (2004). A course to prepare peer leaders to implement a student-assisted learning method. Journal of Chemical Education, 81, 1313.
Varma-Nelson, P. (2004). The peer-led team learning workshop model, 21st century pedagogies. Project Kaleidoscope Volume IV: What works, what matters, what lasts.
Varma-Nelson, P., Cracolice, M., & Gosser, D. (2004). Peer-led team learning: A student-faculty partnership for transforming the learning environment. In S. Cunningham & Y. George (Eds.), Invention and impact: Building in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (pp. 43-48). Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science.

2003

Berke, T. (2003). Peer-led team learning: An active learning strategy that works. Good students become great student leaders. Strategies for Success, 39.
Butcher, D. J., Brandt, P. F., & Norgaard, C. J. (2003). Sparking introchem: A student-oriented introductory chemistry course. Journal of Chemical Education, 80 ( 2), 137-139.
Crouch, G., Hallgren, K., & Brahler, J. (2003). Peer-led team learning. Pacific Northwest.
Gosser, D., Dreyfuss, A. E., & Bozzone, D. (2003). Progressions: Peer-led team learning. The Workshop Project Newsletter, 3-4.
He, L. (2003). The peer-led team learning workshop model (workshop chemistry). The Chemical Information Network.
Hoffelder, A. M., & Hoffelder, R. L. (2003). A gender comparison of academic preparation and general chemistry success as seen in two approaches to instruction during Fall semester, 2002 at Miami University. Oxford, OH: Miami University.
Hoffelder, A. M., & Hoffelder, R. L. (2003). Evaluation of the peer-led learning (PLTL) approach to general chemistry, CHM 137 for Fall semester, 2002. Oxford, OH: Miami University.
Kallen, T. W. (2003). Department wins contract to continue peer-led team learning (PLTL) effort. The Department of Chemistry Times, 2 (4).
Lyle, K. S., & Robinson, W. R. (2003). Statistical evaluation: Peer-led team learning in organic chemistry course. Journal of Chemical Education, 80, 132.

2002

Bradley, A. Z., Ulrich, S. M., & Jones, M. Jr. (2002). Teaching the sophomore organic course without a lecture: are you crazy? Journal of Chemical Education, 79 (4).
Bradt, S. (2002). Special report: Organic chemistry made (relatively) easy—by students’ own peers. News and Facts. University of Rochester.
Goodwin, J. A. (2002). Development of computer-based activities for peer-led team learning in university-level general chemistry. Paper #316 SSGRR. 2002’s Conference Proceedings. Telecom Italia.
Lewis, E. I. (2002). Letter to the editor. Chemical and Engineering News. 80 (41).
More, T., & Hill, G. (2002, April). Integrating calculus and general physics using a workshop and peer-leader approach. Paper presented at Pathways To Change International Conference On Transforming Math and Science Education in the K16 Continuum, Arlington, VA.
Tien, L., Roth, V., & Kampmeier, J. (2002). Implementation of a peer-led team learning instructional approach in an undergraduate organic chemistry course. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 39 (7), 606-632.
Yarnel, A. (2002). Focusing on reform. Chemical Engineering News, 80 (43), p. 35-36.

2001

Cracolice, M. S., & Deming, J. (2001). Peer-led team learning. Science Teacher, 68 (1), 20-25.
Goodwin, J. A., & Gilbert, B. (2001). Cafeteria-style grading in general chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 78 (4).
Gosser, D., Cracolice, M., Kampmeier, J., Roth, V., Strozak, V., & Varma-Nelson, P. (2001). Peer-led team learning: A guidebook. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Gosser, D. K., Strozak, V. & Cracolice, M. (2001). Peer-led team learning: General chemistry. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Kampmeier, J. A. (2001). Teaching organic chemistry. Chemical Engineering News, 79 (16), 42-43.
Kampmeier, J. A., Varma-Nelson, P., & Wedegaertner, K. D. (2001). Peer-led team learning: Organic chemistry. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Roth, V., Goldstein, E., & Marcus, G. (2001). Peer-led team learning: A handbook for team leaders. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Sarquis, J. L., Dixon, L. J., Gosser, D. K., Kampmeier, J. A., Roth, V., Strozak, V. S., & Varma-Nelson, P. (2001). The workshop project: Peer-led team learning in chemistry. In, J. E. Miller, J. E. Groccia, and M. Miller (Eds.), Student-assisted teaching: A guide to faculty-student teamwork (pp. 150–155), Anker Publishing Company: Bolton, MA.
Varma-Nelson, P., & Dreyfuss, A. E. (2001). The peer-led team learning dissemination manual.

2000

Bartow, D. (2000). Peer-led team learning in the community college. Communitas, 11 (3).
Black, A. E., & Deci, E. L. (2000). The effects of instructors’ autonomy support and students’ autonomous motivation on learning organic chemistry: A self-determination theory. Science Education, 84, 740-756.
Ligata, N., & Adamczeski, M. (2000). Perspectives from a female undergraduate student on successfully integrating learning and researching science with leading organic chemistry workshops. In J. Bart (Ed.), Women succeeding in the sciences: Theories and practices across disciplines (pp. 139-148). Indianapolis, IN: Purdue University Press.
Strozak, V. S. (2000). Peer-led team learning in the community college. 2YCE Newsletter.
The Director's Corner (2000). Building team savvy. International Nonwovens Journal, 9 (2).
Varma-Nelson, P., & Cracolice, M. (2000). Peer-led team learning: General, organic, and biological chemistry. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

1998

Glenn, K. (1998). General chemistry teaching workshop: A student’s view. Journal of Chemical Education, 75 (2).
Goroff, N. (1998). Report on: Workshop Chemistry. Chemical Educator Online, 3 (1).
Gosser, D. K., & Roth, V. (1998). The workshop chemistry project: Peer-led team learning. Journal of Chemical Education, 75 (2), 185.

1996

Gosser, D., Roth, V., Gafney, L., Kampmeier, J. A., Strozac, V., Varma-Nelson, P., Radel, S., & Weiner, M. (1996). Workshop chemistry: Overcoming barriers to student success.The Chemical Educator Online (1).

1993

Woodward, A., Gosser, D., & Weiner, M. (1993). Problem-solving workshops in general chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 70, 651-665.

1991

Kampmeier, J. A. (1991). How do students get team savvy. Chemical Engineering News, 77 (46) 58.

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