Influence of Learning Styles on Conceptual Learning of Physics

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written by Teresita Marin-Suarez and Hugo Alarcon

Several studies have shown the influence of scientific reasoning on the conceptual learning of students in courses developed with methodologies that promote active learning. Given that learning styles may also influence conceptual learning of physics, a correlacional study was conducted which used two different approaches of learning styles: the Honey-Alonso and Felder-Silverman models. This quantitative study was performed in two groups of students using modeling instruction in a college course of introductory mechanics. The Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation test (FMCE) was used to assess conceptual learning. The results of this work suggest the dependence of the conceptual learning of physics on the learning styles.

Physics Education Research Conference 2010
Part of the PER Conference series
Portland, Oregon: July 21-22, 2010
Volume 1289, Pages 217-220

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Published: August 24, 2010

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Classical Mechanics - General Education Practices - Active Learning - Pedagogy	- Lower Undergraduate	- Reference Material = Report = Research study

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DOI:: 10.1063/1.3515204
PACS:: 01.40.Fk
Keywords:: FMCE, PERC 2010, conceptual learning, introductory mechanics, learning styles, modeling instruction, physics education research, scientific reasoning
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Record Updated:: May 1, 2013 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: August 24, 2010
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Marin-Suarez, Teresita, and Hugo Alarcon. "Influence of Learning Styles on Conceptual Learning of Physics." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2010, Portland, Oregon, July 21-22, 2010. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10454&DocID=1913 (accessed 3 May 2025).

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Marin-Suarez, Teresita, and Hugo Alarcon. "Influence of Learning Styles on Conceptual Learning of Physics." Physics Education Research Conference 2010. Portland, Oregon: 2010. 217-220 Vol. 1289 of PER Conference. 3 May 2025 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10454&DocID=1913>.

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