Kenneth Rath, Ph. D.

Center for Computer-Based Instructional Technology
Department of Computer Science
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
413-577-1370
krath@cs.umass.edu

Education

Ph.D. 2002 University of Massachusetts (Educational Psychology)
M.S. 1998 University of Massachusetts (Educational Psychology)
B.S. 1995 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Chemistry)

Professional Experience

2003-present Evaluation Consultant, Peterfreund Associates, Amherst, Mass.
1998-present Project Evaluator, Center for Computer-based Instructional Technology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
1997-2001 Laboratory Coordinator, Laboratory for the Assessment and Training of Academic Skills, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
1999-2000 University Instructor, Department of Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Project Evaluation Experience

University of Massachusetts, Amherst:

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMO): Northeast Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. Principal Investigator: Dr. A. James Hicks; NSF.
Interactive Organic Chemistry Learning on the World Wide Web. Principal Investigator: Dr.Peter Lillya; NSF.
A History of Art for the 21st Century. Principal Investigator: Dr. Laetitia La Follette; Dept of Ed., FIPSE.
Calculus Tutor Project. Principal Investigator: Dr. George Knightly; NSF.
Expanding a General Framework for Inquiry Learning. Principal Investigator: Dr. Beverly Woolf; Dept of Ed., FIPSE.
A Powerful Model for Controlling Costs in Large-Enrollment Courses. Principal Investigator: Dr. Beverly Woolf; Dept of Ed., FIPSE.
On-Line Support for Modern Programming Language Instruction. Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert N. Moll; NSF.

San Francisco State University:

Increasing Access Opportunity: A New Approach to General Chemistry. Principal Investigator: Dr. Ray Trautman; Dept of Ed., FIPSE.
San Francisco State University / San Francisco Unified School District Graduate K-12 Fellows Project. Principal Investigator: Dr. John Stubbs; NSF.
MBRS RISE Project at San Francisco State University. Principal Investigator: Dr. Frank Bayliss; NIH, General Medical Sciences.

Brief Biography

Dr. Rath has performed the many of the evaluative activities for a number of federally-funded projects. He also has several years training in reading and math development as part of his graduate work, especially regarding learning disabilities. His primary experience is in the field of assessment and evaluation.

Articles

Published Works

Dufresne, R. J., Mestre, J. P., Hart, D. M., & Rath, K. A.. (2002). The effect of web-based homework on test performance in large enrollment introductory physics courses. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Rath, K. A., & Royer, J. M. (2002). The nature and effectiveness of learning disability services for college students. Educational Psychology Review.
Rath, K. A. (2002). Using children's errors in single-word reaing to explore a theory of dyslexia within the reading process. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
Royer, J. M., Rath, K. A., & Tronsky, L. N. (2001). Automaticity training as a reading intervention for adolescents with attentional disorders. In T. E. Scruggs & M. A. Mastropieri (Eds.) Advances in learning and behavioral disabilities volume 15: Technological applications. Amsterdam: JAI (Elsevier Science).

Unpublished Works

Rath, K. A. (1998). An intervention program for dyslexic college students based on theoretical principles. Unpublished Master's Thesis, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
Rath, K. A., & Tronsky, L. N. (1997). The LATAS Manual. Unpublished handbook.

Presentations

Hart, D. M., Rath, K. A., & Peterfreund, A. (2000). Creating an interactive, web-based learning environment for large classes. Poster presented at the 28th Annual FIPSE Project Director's Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Rath, K. A. (1999). An intervention program designed to increase the reading ability of college students diagnosed with dyslexia. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec.
Rath, K. A., Tronsky, L. N., & Royer, J. M. (1998). Is reading disability diagnosis a waste of time? Roundtable discussion presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Royer, J. M., Souweine, J., Tronsky, L. N., Rath, K. A., & Pajer, N. (1996). An assessment driven approach to the treatment of reading and math learning disabilities. Symposium presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Educational Research Association, Ellensville, NY.

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