Promoting productive communities of practice: An instructor’s perspective

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written by Dedra Demaree and Sissi L. Li

At Oregon State University, we are reforming our large-enrollment introductory calculus-based physics sequence. We are integrating course goals and materials borrowed from ISLE (Investigative Science Learning Environment) which promotes student practice of processes of authentic scientists, and Peer Instruction which helps them engage in these practices. To help our students be able to justify their own knowledge, and develop ownership of that knowledge the instructor works to develop a productive community of practice [1] enabling students to participate in social interactions and make meaning of their experiences to build a shared repertoire of knowledge. This paper reports on strategies the instructor uses, challenges faced, and present evidence of both successes and failures in terms of achieving this aim.

Physics Education Research Conference 2009
Part of the PER Conference series
Ann Arbor, Michigan: July 29-30, 2009
Volume 1179, Pages 125-128

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Published: November 11, 2009

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Education Foundations - Learning Theory Education Practices - Active Learning - Curriculum Development = Course	- Lower Undergraduate	- Reference Material = Report = Research study

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Mirror:: https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3266694
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Restriction:: © 2009 American Institute of Physics
DOI:: 10.1063/1.3266694
PACS:: 01.40.Fk
Keywords:: ISLE, Investigative Science Learning Environment, PERC 2009, Peer Instruction, community of practice, legitimate peripheral participation
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created October 4, 2009 by Alea Smith
Record Updated:: July 12, 2010 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: November 11, 2009
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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=9466">Demaree, Dedra, and Sissi Li. "Promoting productive communities of practice: An instructor’s perspective." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2009, Ann Arbor, Michigan, July 29-30, 2009.</a>

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Demaree, D., & Li, S. (2009, July 29-30). Promoting productive communities of practice: An instructor’s perspective. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2009, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Retrieved May 2, 2025, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9466&DocID=1334

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Demaree, Dedra, and Sissi Li. "Promoting productive communities of practice: An instructor’s perspective." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2009, Ann Arbor, Michigan, July 29-30, 2009. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9466&DocID=1334 (accessed 2 May 2025).

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Demaree, Dedra, and Sissi Li. "Promoting productive communities of practice: An instructor’s perspective." Physics Education Research Conference 2009. Ann Arbor, Michigan: 2009. 125-128 Vol. 1179 of PER Conference. 2 May 2025 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=9466&DocID=1334>.

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