Indicates a research-demonstrated benefit
Overview
Active-learning worksheets designed to be used in large lecture environments. Students make predictions about the outcomes of physics demonstrations using Microcomputer-Based laboratory (MBL) equipment, discuss their predictions in small groups, observe the results of the live demonstration, compare these results with their predictions, and attempt to explain the observed phenomena.
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Type of Method | Instructional strategy, Curriculum supplement |
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Level |
Designed for:
Intro College Calculus-based , Intro College Algebra-based
Can be adapted for: High School |
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Setting |
Designed for:
Lecture - Large (30+ students)
Can be adapted for: Lecture - Small (<30 students), Studio |
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Coverage | Many topics with less depth |
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Topics | Mechanics, Electricity / Magnetism, Waves / Optics, Thermal / Statistical |
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Instructor Effort | Low |
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Resource Needs | Cost for students, Laboratory equipment for instructor to do demonstrations, but not laboratory equipment for all students |
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Skills |
Designed for:
Conceptual understanding of physics content, Connecting conceptual and mathematical understanding, Representing knowledge in multiple ways
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Research Validation |
Based on research into:
how students learn,
student ideas about specific topics Demonstrated to improve: scores on multiple choice conceptual tests Studied using: conceptual pre/post exams ,
beliefs pre/post exams,
research conducted at multiple institutions,
research conducted by someone other than developers |
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Compatible Methods | Peer Instruction, PhET, UW Tutorials, JiTT, Ranking Tasks, CGPS, Physlets, Context-Rich Problems, RealTime Physics, Workshop Physics, TIPERs, ABP Tutorials, SCALE-UP, OSP, SDI Labs, OST Tutorials, Thinking Problems, Workbook for Introductory Physics, LA Program, CAE TPS, MBL, CPU, SCL, TEFA, Tools for Scientific Thinking, Tutorials, Clickers |
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Similar Methods | Peer Instruction, RealTime Physics, Workshop Physics, CAE TPS, MBL, TEFA, Tools for Scientific Thinking |
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Developer(s) | David Sokoloff and Ron Thornton |
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Website | http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP001706.html |
