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Design of a Synthesizing Lecture on Mechanics Concepts
written by Natalie E. Strand, Jennifer Docktor, Gary Gladding, Jose P. Mestre, and Brian H. Ross
Within the context of traditional physics problem solving instruction, major concepts are mentioned but often marginalized by the focus on equation manipulation, resulting in students perceiving concepts as unimportant in problem solving. Additionally, since topics are covered as isolated pieces, students also perceive concepts as unrelated. In response to this disconnect, we discuss the development of a short, animated, web-delivered synthesizing presentation modeled after the "common learning resource" from the preparation for future learning construct. In the presentation, major concepts of introductory mechanics are structured hierarchically. More specifically, the presentation is an overview of major theorems and conservation laws in mechanics and the conditions under which they are applied. It is linked to previous problems solved by the students and intended to prepare them for future learning by illustrating how concepts guide problem solving processes.
Physics Education Research Conference 2010
Part of the PER Conference series
Portland, Oregon: July 21-22, 2010
Volume 1289, Pages 313-316
Subjects Levels Resource Types
Classical Mechanics
- General
Education - Applied Research
- Active Learning
= Problem Solving
- Technology
= Multimedia
- Lower Undergraduate
- Reference Material
= Report
= Research study
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DOI:
10.1063/1.3515232
PACSs:
01.40.Fk
01.40.gb, 01.50.F-
Keywords:
conceptual learning, problem solving, PERC 2010, physics education research, web-delivered synthesizing presentation
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N. Strand, J. Docktor, G. Gladding, J. Mestre, and B. Ross, , presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2010, Portland, Oregon, 2010, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10488&DocID=1943).
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N. Strand, J. Docktor, G. Gladding, J. Mestre, and B. Ross, Design of a Synthesizing Lecture on Mechanics Concepts, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2010, Portland, Oregon, 2010, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10488&DocID=1943>.
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Strand, N., Docktor, J., Gladding, G., Mestre, J., & Ross, B. (2010, July 21-22). Design of a Synthesizing Lecture on Mechanics Concepts. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2010, Portland, Oregon. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10488&DocID=1943
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Strand, N, J. Docktor, G. Gladding, J. Mestre, and B. Ross. "Design of a Synthesizing Lecture on Mechanics Concepts." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2010, Portland, Oregon, July 21-22, 2010. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10488&DocID=1943 (accessed 13 November 2024).
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Strand, Natalie, Jennifer Docktor, Gary Gladding, Jose P. Mestre, and Brian Ross. "Design of a Synthesizing Lecture on Mechanics Concepts." Physics Education Research Conference 2010. Portland, Oregon: 2010. 313-316 Vol. 1289 of PER Conference. 13 Nov. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=10488&DocID=1943>.
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