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The Learning Assistant model and DFW rates in introductory physics courses
written by Jessica L. Alzen, Laurie Langdon, and Valerie K. Otero
Large introductory science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses historically have high failure rates, and failing such courses often leads students to change majors or even drop out of college. Institutional change models such as the Learning Assistant (LA) model can influence this trend by changing institutional norms. In collaboration with faculty who teach large-enrollment introductory courses, undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) use research-based instructional strategies designed to encourage active student engagement and elicit student thinking. In this study, we use logistic regression to investigate the relationship between exposure to LA support in these large introductory courses generally and failure rates in Physics I and II specifically at University of Colorado Boulder. We find that exposure to LA support is associated with lower failure rates in introductory physics courses and that the magnitude of the relationship is larger for female and first-generation college students.
Physics Education Research Conference 2017
Part of the PER Conference series
Cincinnati, OH: July 26-27, 2017
Pages 36-39
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10.1119/perc.2017.pr.004
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PERC 2017, course failure, learnings assistant model, retention
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Metadata instance created February 26, 2018 by Lyle Barbato
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J. Alzen, L. Langdon, and V. Otero, , presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2017, Cincinnati, OH, 2017, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14564&DocID=4741).
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J. Alzen, L. Langdon, and V. Otero, The Learning Assistant model and DFW rates in introductory physics courses, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2017, Cincinnati, OH, 2017, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14564&DocID=4741>.
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Alzen, J., Langdon, L., & Otero, V. (2017, July 26-27). The Learning Assistant model and DFW rates in introductory physics courses. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2017, Cincinnati, OH. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14564&DocID=4741
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Alzen, J, L. Langdon, and V. Otero. "The Learning Assistant model and DFW rates in introductory physics courses." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2017, Cincinnati, OH, July 26-27, 2017. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14564&DocID=4741 (accessed 29 March 2024).
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Alzen, Jessica L., Laurie Langdon, and Valerie Otero. "The Learning Assistant model and DFW rates in introductory physics courses." Physics Education Research Conference 2017. Cincinnati, OH: 2017. 36-39 of PER Conference. 29 Mar. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=14564&DocID=4741>.
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