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On being a physics major: student perceptions of physics difficulties, rewards, and motivations
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Anne E. Leak, Krystina Williamson, Daryl L. Moore, and Benjamin M. Zwickl
Undergraduate majors' attitudes and perceptions about physics can strongly influence their development of a physics identity, persistence, and pursuit of physics-related careers. To explore students' attitudes and perceptions, we surveyed 178 physics majors nationally. To analyze this data, we used descriptive statistics and emergent methods of qualitative analysis. While data collection is ongoing, preliminary results show themes of physics majors' value for hard-work, broadly applicable problem-solving skills, and the rewarding quest for a meaningful application of their knowledge. Furthermore, we found that students position physics as a creative and communicative endeavor when provided with opportunities to do research and lab-work that values these aspects. This rich analysis of students' attitudes and perceptions about physics can help educators better align learning opportunities with students' needs and prepare students for a long-term and broadly applicable pursuit of physics.
Physics Education Research Conference 2019
Part of the PER Conference series Provo, UT: July 24-25, 2019 Pages 306-311
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=15291">Leak, A, K. Williamson, D. Moore, and B. Zwickl. "On being a physics major: student perceptions of physics difficulties, rewards, and motivations." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2019, Provo, UT, July 24-25, 2019.</a>
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A. Leak, K. Williamson, D. Moore, and B. Zwickl, , presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2019, Provo, UT, 2019, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15291&DocID=5203).
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A. Leak, K. Williamson, D. Moore, and B. Zwickl, On being a physics major: student perceptions of physics difficulties, rewards, and motivations, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2019, Provo, UT, 2019, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15291&DocID=5203>.
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Leak, A., Williamson, K., Moore, D., & Zwickl, B. (2019, July 24-25). On being a physics major: student perceptions of physics difficulties, rewards, and motivations. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2019, Provo, UT. Retrieved May 3, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15291&DocID=5203
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Leak, A, K. Williamson, D. Moore, and B. Zwickl. "On being a physics major: student perceptions of physics difficulties, rewards, and motivations." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2019, Provo, UT, July 24-25, 2019. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15291&DocID=5203 (accessed 3 May 2024).
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Leak, Anne E., Krystina Williamson, Daryl L. Moore, and Benjamin Zwickl. "On being a physics major: student perceptions of physics difficulties, rewards, and motivations." Physics Education Research Conference 2019. Provo, UT: 2019. 306-311 of PER Conference. 3 May 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15291&DocID=5203>.
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Author = "Anne E. Leak and Krystina Williamson and Daryl L. Moore and Benjamin Zwickl",
Title = {On being a physics major: student perceptions of physics difficulties, rewards, and motivations},
BookTitle = {Physics Education Research Conference 2019},
Pages = {306-311},
Address = {Provo, UT},
Series = {PER Conference},
Month = {July 24-25},
Year = {2019}
}
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