Dr. Cheryl Poth

Professor

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Biography

Cheryl Poth is a Professor at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, specializing in Educational Psychology. She has a diverse educational background, holding degrees from Queen's University and the University of Alabama, and is currently completing her PhD. Since joining the university in 2008, she has been an integral part of the research-intensive Centre for Applied Research in Assessment and Measurement Education (CRAME), influencing the Measurement, Evaluation, and Data Science program. Poth's research interests lie in mixed methods research, program evaluation, qualitative research, and classroom assessment, particularly in the context of health sciences education. Her collaborative work spans various sectors, addressing complex educational issues in partnership with professional associations, community organizations, and international institutions. Poth has taught high school science and worked extensively as a program evaluator for development agencies across South America and Africa. A Credentialed Evaluator (CE) by the Canadian Evaluation Society, her contributions have significantly advanced the practice of mixed methods research and program evaluation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaches and supervises graduate students in the Faculty of Education, focusing on research in mixed methods and program evaluation.

Awards

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Provost’s Award for Early Achievement of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

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McCalla Teaching Professorship

Courses

EDPY 604 - Mixed Methods Approaches to Educational Research EDPY 615 - Program Evaluation EDPY 501 - Introduction to Methods in Educational Research EDPY 303 - Educational Assessment

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management