Pratibha Varma‐Nelson

2.0k total citations · 1 hit paper
21 papers, 1.5k citations indexed

About

Pratibha Varma‐Nelson is a scholar working on Developmental and Educational Psychology, Education and Media Technology. According to data from OpenAlex, Pratibha Varma‐Nelson has authored 21 papers receiving a total of 1.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 15 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology, 10 papers in Education and 2 papers in Media Technology. Recurrent topics in Pratibha Varma‐Nelson's work include Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (14 papers), Innovative Teaching Methods (7 papers) and Problem and Project Based Learning (3 papers). Pratibha Varma‐Nelson is often cited by papers focused on Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (14 papers), Innovative Teaching Methods (7 papers) and Problem and Project Based Learning (3 papers). Pratibha Varma‐Nelson collaborates with scholars based in United States and Australia. Pratibha Varma‐Nelson's co-authors include J. A. Kampmeier, Sandra L. Laursen, Timothy J. Weston, Nancy M. Trautmann, Colleen M. McLinn, Susan Rowland, Janet Branchaw, Nancy Pelaez, David I. Hanauer and Mark Graham and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Journal of Chemical Education and CBE—Life Sciences Education.

In The Last Decade

Pratibha Varma‐Nelson

21 papers receiving 1.4k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Assessment of Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Meeting Report

2014 710 citations Sandra L. Laursen, Janet Branchaw et al. CBE—Life Sciences Education profile →

Peers

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Nancy Pelaez United States

Timothy J. Weston United States

Sarah Miller United States

Kevin Eagan United States

Lisa A. Corwin United States

Janet Branchaw United States

Sehoya Cotner United States

Trevor R. Anderson United States

Gili Marbach‐Ad United States

Heather Thiry United States

Nancy Pelaez United States

Pratibha Varma‐Nelson

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239 ×0.7

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123 ×0.6

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Pratibha Varma‐Nelson

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Fore, Grant, et al.. (2023). Measurement in STEM education research: a systematic literature review of trends in the psychometric evidence of scales. International Journal of STEM Education. 10(1). 10 indexed citations

Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2021). Implementing Peer-Led Team Learning and Cyber Peer-Led Team Learning in an Organic Chemistry Course. Journal of College Science Teaching. 50(3). 44–50. 3 indexed citations

Chase, Anthony, et al.. (2020). Beyond content knowledge: transferable skills connected to experience as a peer-leader in a PLTL program and long-term impacts. International Journal of STEM Education. 7(1). 14 indexed citations

Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2020). The Role of Centers for Teaching and Learning in Improvement of Undergraduate Engineering Education. Papers on Engineering Education Repository (American Society for Engineering Education). 22.1498.1–22.1498.9. 1 indexed citations

Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2018). Characterization of First-Semester Organic Chemistry Peer-Led Team Learning and Cyber Peer-Led Team Learning Students’ Use and Explanation of Electron-Pushing Formalism. Journal of Chemical Education. 96(1). 25–34. 20 indexed citations

Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2016). Small Groups, Significant Impact: A Review of Peer-Led Team Learning Research with Implications for STEM Education Researchers and Faculty. Journal of Chemical Education. 93(10). 1686–1702. 111 indexed citations

Khan, Ibrahim Haleem, et al.. (2016). Accessing Collaborative Online Learning with Mobile Technology in Cyber Peer-Led Team Learning. Digital Commons @ Butler University (Butler University). 51(2). 1 indexed citations

Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2014). Replicating Peer‐Led Team Learning in cyberspace: Research, opportunities, and challenges. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 51(6). 714–740. 37 indexed citations

Laursen, Sandra L., Janet Branchaw, Kevin Eagan, et al.. (2014). Assessment of Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences: A Meeting Report. CBE—Life Sciences Education. 13(1). 29–40. 710 indexed citations breakdown →

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Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2014). Cyber Peer-Led Team Learning (cPLTL). 2014(1). 29–34. 1 indexed citations

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Sours, John A., et al.. (2013). Supporting Student Collaboration in Cyberspace: A cPLTL Study of Web Conferencing Platforms. Digital Commons @ Butler University (Butler University). 3 indexed citations

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Sours, John A., et al.. (2011). Cyber Peer-Led Team Learning (cPLTL): Development and Implementation. Digital Commons @ Butler University (Butler University). 34(4). 7 indexed citations

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Gosser, David K., J. A. Kampmeier, & Pratibha Varma‐Nelson. (2010). Peer-Led Team Learning: 2008 James Flack Norris Award Address. Journal of Chemical Education. 87(4). 374–380. 52 indexed citations

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Eberlein, Thomas H., J. A. Kampmeier, Vicky Minderhout, et al.. (2008). Pedagogies of engagement in science. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 36(4). 262–273. 295 indexed citations

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Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2008). Peer-Led Team Learning: Evaluation, Dissemination, and Institutionalization of a College Level Initiative. DIAL (Catholic University of Leuven). 74 indexed citations

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Weaver, Gabriela C., et al.. (2007). A model to provide first and second-year students with chemistry research experience through the center for authentic science practice in education (CASPiE). Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja). 257–264. 1 indexed citations

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Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, et al.. (2007). Evaluating Peer-Led Team Learning: A Study of Long-Term Effects on Former Workshop Peer Leaders. Journal of Chemical Education. 84(3). 535–535. 71 indexed citations

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Weaver, Gabriela C., et al.. (2005). Experiencing Research in a First or Second Year Science Course - Preliminary Results and Reflections on the Goals and Progress of the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education (CASPiE). Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University System). 1 indexed citations

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Gosser, David K., et al.. (1996). Workshop Chemistry: Overcoming the Barriers to Student Success. The Chemical Educator. 1(1). 1–17. 36 indexed citations

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Varma‐Nelson, Pratibha, John E. Nelson, & Steven M. Belknap. (1991). Particle Concentration Fluorescence Immunoassay of Gentamicin. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring. 13(3). 260–262. 2 indexed citations

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