Indicates a research-demonstrated benefit
Overview
Laboratory activities that use MBL tools to develop both a conceptual understanding and quantitative laboratory skills. Each guide consists of a series of guided investigations suitable for either the high school or introductory college laboratory. For a more complete set of materials that incorporate activities from Tools for Scientific Thinking, see RealTime Physics
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Type of Method | Curriculum supplement |
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Level |
Designed for:
Intro College Calculus-based , Intro College Algebra-based, High School
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Setting |
Designed for:
Lab
Can be adapted for: Studio |
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Coverage | Many topics with less depth |
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Topics | Mechanics, Thermal / Statistical |
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Instructor Effort | Low |
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Resource Needs | Computers for student use in class, Lab equipment for student use - professional, Cost for students, Tables arranged for group work |
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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 ,
research conducted at multiple institutions |
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Compatible Methods | Peer Instruction, PhET, UW Tutorials, JiTT, Ranking Tasks, ILDs, CGPS, Physlets, Context-Rich Problems, RealTime Physics, TIPERs, ABP Tutorials, SCALE-UP, OSP, SDI Labs, OST Tutorials, Workbook for Introductory Physics, LA Program, CAE TPS, MBL, CPU, TEFA, Tutorials, Clickers |
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Similar Methods | ILDs, RealTime Physics, SDI Labs, MBL, SCL |
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Developer(s) | Ron Thornton and David Sokoloff |
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Website | http://pages.uoregon.edu/sokoloff/Active_Learning.html |
