Effects of a Problem-based Structure of Physics Contents on Conceptual Learning and the Ability to Solve Problems

Autor:	Albert Gras-Martí, Joaquín Martínez Torregrosa, Carlos Becerra-Labra
Rok vydání:	2012
Předmět:	Problem-based learning Engineering education Concept learning Teaching method ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION Mathematics education medicine Scientific reasoning Attrition medicine.disease Student attitude Pencil (mathematics) Education
Zdroj:	International Journal of Science Education. 34:1235-1253
ISSN:	1464-5289 0950-0693
Popis:	A model of teaching/learning is proposed based on a ‘problem-based structure’ of the contents of the course, in combination with a training in paper and pencil problem solving that emphasizes discussion and quantitative analysis, rather than formulae plug-in. The aim is to reverse the high failure and attrition rate among engineering undergraduates taking physics. A number of tests and questionnaires were administered to a group of students following a traditional lecture-based instruction, as well as to another group that was following an instruction scheme based on the proposed approach and the teaching materials developed ad hoc. The results show that students following the new method can develop scientific reasoning habits in problem-solving skills, and show gains in conceptual learning, attitudes and interests, and that the effects of this approach on learning are noticeable several months after the course is over.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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