Introductory Physics Labs: A Tale of Two Transformations
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| Title: | Introductory Physics Labs: A Tale of Two Transformations |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Wolf, Steven Frederick (ORCID |
| Source: | Physics Teacher. May 2022 60(5):372-375. |
| Availability: | American Association of Physics Teachers. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740. Tel: 301-209-3300; Fax: 301-209-0845; e-mail: pubs@aapt.org; Web site: http://aapt.scitation.org/journal/pte |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: | 1725655 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Introductory Courses, Physics, Educational Change, Science Education, Learner Engagement, Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Curriculum Development |
| DOI: | 10.1119/5.0032370 |
| ISSN: | 0031-921X 1943-4928 |
| Abstract: | A significant challenge physics faculty face teaching introductory labs is engaging students in authentic science practices. Another has been highlighted given the current global pandemic--how to engage students in our laboratory courses while maintaining appropriate social distancing and hygiene standards. We have chosen to answer these challenges by transforming our labs…twice. We discuss the rationale behind the first transformation to a practice-focused curriculum. In March 2020 we needed to transform our labs again, this time to accommodate online learning. This paper discusses two chief questions: "What are we doing to engage students in science practices?" and "How did we make all of this work online?" |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1345173 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A significant challenge physics faculty face teaching introductory labs is engaging students in authentic science practices. Another has been highlighted given the current global pandemic--how to engage students in our laboratory courses while maintaining appropriate social distancing and hygiene standards. We have chosen to answer these challenges by transforming our labs…twice. We discuss the rationale behind the first transformation to a practice-focused curriculum. In March 2020 we needed to transform our labs again, this time to accommodate online learning. This paper discusses two chief questions: "What are we doing to engage students in science practices?" and "How did we make all of this work online?" |
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| ISSN: | 0031-921X 1943-4928 |
| DOI: | 10.1119/5.0032370 |
