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Learning in a physics classroom community : physics learning identity construct development, measurement and validation

Creator:

Li, Sissi L.

Abstract:

At the university level, introductory science courses usually have high student to teacher ratios which increases the challenge to meaningfully connect with students. Various curricula have been developed in physics education to actively engage students in learning through social interactions with peers and instructors in class. This learning environment demands...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Small group discussions in large lecture : connections between teacher facilitation and student participation

Creator:

Roth, Jennifer A. (Jennifer Albretsen)

Abstract:

An investigation was made to determine teacher facilitation techniques in large lecture physics classrooms that foster small group discussion. Video recordings of an introductory calculus-based physics class were taken for the 2008-2009 academic year at Oregon State University. These videos were analyzed to determine student participation in small group discussion...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis