Professor, Chemistry and PhysicsMeier Hall 540B978.542.6746
Team-Based Learning and Chemical Education
Publications
Comeford, L. Attendance Matters! Supporting First Year Students’ Success with a Structured Attendance Policy. Student Success. 2022. Advance online publication. https//doi.org/10.5204/ssj.2420
Comeford, L. Team-Based Learning Reduces Attrition in a First-Semester General Chemistry Course. Journal of College Science Teaching 2016, 46 (2), 42-46. https://doi.org/10.2505/4/jcst16_046_02_42
Leisey, M.; Mulcare, D.; Comeford, L.; Kudrimoti, S. Exploring Team-Based Learning at a State University. Interdisciplinary Journal of Teaching and Learning 2014, 4 (3), 172-185. https://www.subr.edu/page/1644
Comeford, L. Writing Assignments in Physical Chemistry. Salem State College: Crosscurrents 1998, 3, 24-27.
Comeford, L. Writing Assignments in Physical Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education 1997, 74 (4), 392. https://doi.org/10.1021/ed074p392
Peer Reviewed Course Materials
Comeford , L. Elements. The Team-Based Learning Collaborative Resource Portal September 2017. https://www.teambasedlearning.org/tblc-resource-portal/.
Comeford , L. Compounds and Stoichiometry. The Team-Based Learning Collaborative Resource Portal. August 2017. http://www.teambasedlearning.org/tblc-resource-portal/abstract-compounds-and-stoichiometry/.
Comeford , L. Units and Measurement. The Team-Based Learning Collaborative Resource Portal. August 2016. http://www.teambasedlearning.org/tblc-resource-portal/abstract-units-and-measurement/
Invited Lecture
Comeford, L. Team-Based Learning Transformed My Classroom and It Can Transform Yours. Presented at Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA, February 28. 2018.
Conference Posters
Comeford, L.; Pangallo, K. The Specific Choice in Application Exercises for the Physical Sciences. Presented at 16th Annual Team Based Learning Collaborative (TBLC) Conference, March 2017.
Comeford, L. Physical Organic Chemistry as a Writing Intensive Course. Presented at Innovations in College Chemistry Teaching, Gordon Research Conference, New London, CT, June 23-28, 2002.
Conference Presentations
Comeford, L.; Farland, M. Creating an Effective TBL Module. Presented at Team-Based Learning Collaborative 17th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 1-3, 2018.
White, R.; Comeford, L.; Belletz, A.; Dignam, C. MA PKAL Regional Network: Promoting Professional Development, Networking, and Workforce Readiness. Presented at Massachusetts STEM Summit, Worcester, MA, November 14, 2017.
Comeford, L.; Pangallo, K. Team-Based Learning a Fun Effective Approach for Student Learning. Presented at Massachusetts PKAL Region Conference, Westfield, MA, June 10, 2016.
Comeford, L. Team-Based Reduces Attrition in a First Semester General Chemistry Course. Presented at 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 16-20, 2015.
Leisey, M.; Comeford; L. Team-Based Learning: It DOES Work for Our Students. Presented at New
England Faculty Development Consortium Fall Conference., Worcester, MA, November 2013.
Mulcare, D.; Comeford, L.; Everitt, A.; Krebbs, L.; Kudrimoti, S.; Leisey, M. Implementation and Assessment of TBL Across a Variety of Disciplines at a State University. Presented at the 13th Annual TBLC Conference, San Diego, CA, February 28-March 2, 2013.
Comeford, L.; MacTaylor, C.; Mason-McCaffrey, D. Green Chemistry Outreach to Salem, Public Schools. Presented at 234th American Chemical Society National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 19-23, 2007.
Comeford, L. A Method for Helping Students to Read Journal Articles More Critically. In Presented at the New England Faculty Development Consortium Spring Conference, Storrs, CT, June 1, 2007.
Comeford, L. Physical Organic Chemistry: A Writing Intensive Course. Presented at Massachusetts BHE CPIP Writing Across the Curriculum Conference, Worcester, MA; May 2000.
Certified Team-Based Learning Consultant/Trainer
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