Easier Said Than Done: A Case Study of Instructional Change Under the Best of Circumstances

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written by Charles R. Henderson

This paper presents the partial results of a case study of an experienced university physics instructor as he attempted to change his instructional practices. Although this instructor appeared to have all of the prerequisites for successful change, he still encountered difficulties. Four factors were identified that limited his ability to change: (1) an implicit instructional model constrained thinking; (2) a lack of how-to and principles knowledge of instructional strategies limited successful implementation; (3) overly optimistic initial planning led to discontinuance; and (4) a desire to work within perceived external constraints limited options.

Physics Education Research Conference 2003
Part of the PER Conference series
Madison, WI: August 6-7, 2003
Volume 720, Pages 165-168

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Published: September 9, 2004

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Education Foundations - Teacher Characteristics Education Practices - Professional Development General Physics - Physics Education Research = Reform Sustainability	- Lower Undergraduate - Upper Undergraduate	- Reference Material = Research study

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DOI:: 10.1063/1.1807280
PACSs:: 01.40.Di; 01.40.Gm
Keywords:: PERC 2003, classical mechanics, educational aids, educational courses, problem solving, teaching, testing
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Record Updated:: April 11, 2024 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: September 9, 2004
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Henderson, Charles. "Easier Said Than Done: A Case Study of Instructional Change Under the Best of Circumstances." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2003, Madison, WI, August 6-7, 2003. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2615&DocID=2861 (accessed 2 May 2025).

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Henderson, Charles. "Easier Said Than Done: A Case Study of Instructional Change Under the Best of Circumstances." Physics Education Research Conference 2003. Madison, WI: 2003. 165-168 Vol. 720 of PER Conference. 2 May 2025 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=2615&DocID=2861>.

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