Noreen Webb

Professor
Social Research Methodology

2019C Moore Hall

(310) 825 1897

webb@ucla.edu

Education

Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Stanford University, 1978
M.S., Statistics, Stanford University, 1977
B.A., Mathematics, Swarthmore College, 1973

Research Interests

Teaching interests include quantitative research methodology and statistics, measurement, and human abilities.

Research interests include classroom processes related to learning outcomes, small-group problem solving, achievement testing in mathematics and science, aptitude-treatment interaction research and generalizability theory.

Current Research Projects

Current research projects include (1) The Effects of Teacher Practices and Student Participation on Students' Mathematics Learning, (2) Alignment of Mathematics State-level Standards and Assessments, (3) Generalizability and Validity.

Teaching Interests

Teaching interests include quantitative research methodology and statistics, measurement, and human abilities.

Current Academic Year Courses

ED 2999A, Research Practicum: Education; Fall 2003
ED 230B, Linear Statistical Models in Social Science Research: Multiple Regression Analysis; Winter 2004
ED 211A, Measurement in Education: Underlying Theory; Spring 2004

Recent Publications

Shavelson, R. J., & Webb, N. M. (2006). Generalizability theory. In Green, J. L., Camilli, G. & Elmore, P. B. (Eds.), Complementary Methods for Research in Education, (pp. 309-322). (3rd ed.) Washington, DC: AERA.

Webb, N. M., Nemer, K. M., & Ing, M. (2006). Small-group reflections: Parallels between teacher discourse and student behavior in peer-directed groups. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 15(1), 63-119. (View Complete Publication)

Webb, N. M., Ing, M., Nemer, K. M., & Kersting, N. (2006). Help seeking in cooperative learning groups (pp. 45-88). In R. S. Newman and S. A. Karabenick (Eds.), Help Seeking in Academic Settings: Goals, Groups and Contexts. Erlbaum.

Webb, N. M. & Mastergeorge, A. M. (2003). The development of students' learning in peer-directed small groups. Cognition and Instruction, 21, 361-428.(View Complete Publication)

Webb, N. M. & Mastergeorge, A. M. (2003). Promoting effective helping behavior in peer-directed groups. International Journal of Educational Research, 39, 73-97. (View Complete Publication)