Conference Proceedings Detail Page
|
Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design
written by
Sam B. McKagan, Katherine Perkins, and Carl E. Wieman
We have reformed a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors by radically changing both the content and the learning techniques implemented in lecture and homework. Traditionally this course has been taught in a manner similar to the equivalent course for physics majors, focusing on mathematical solutions of abstract problems. Based on interviews with physics and engineering professors, we developed a syllabus and learning goals focused on content that was more useful to our actual student population: engineering majors. The content of this course emphasized reasoning development, model building, and connections to real world applications. In addition we implemented a variety of PER-based learning techniques, including peer instruction, collaborative homework sessions, and interactive simulations. We have assessed the effectiveness of reforms in this course using pre/post surveys on both content and beliefs. We have found significant improvements in both content knowledge and beliefs compared with the same course before implementing these reforms and a corresponding course for physics majors.
Physics Education Research Conference 2006
Part of the PER Conference Invited Paper series Syracuse, New York: July 26-27, 2006 Volume 883, Pages 34-37
ComPADRE is beta testing Citation Styles!
Record Link
<a href="https://www.per-central.org/items/detail.cfm?ID=5247">McKagan, S, K. Perkins, and C. Wieman. "Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2006, Syracuse, New York, July 26-27, 2006.</a>
AIP Format
S. McKagan, K. Perkins, and C. Wieman, , presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2006, Syracuse, New York, 2006, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5247&DocID=1779).
AJP/PRST-PER
S. McKagan, K. Perkins, and C. Wieman, Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2006, Syracuse, New York, 2006, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5247&DocID=1779>.
APA Format
McKagan, S., Perkins, K., & Wieman, C. (2006, July 26-27). Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2006, Syracuse, New York. Retrieved December 5, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5247&DocID=1779
Chicago Format
McKagan, S, K. Perkins, and C. Wieman. "Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2006, Syracuse, New York, July 26-27, 2006. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5247&DocID=1779 (accessed 5 December 2024).
MLA Format
McKagan, Sam, Katherine Perkins, and Carl Wieman. "Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design." Physics Education Research Conference 2006. Syracuse, New York: 2006. 34-37 Vol. 883 of PER Conference Invited Paper. 5 Dec. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5247&DocID=1779>.
BibTeX Export Format
@inproceedings{
Author = "Sam McKagan and Katherine Perkins and Carl Wieman",
Title = {Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design},
BookTitle = {Physics Education Research Conference 2006},
Pages = {34-37},
Address = {Syracuse, New York},
Series = {PER Conference Invited Paper},
Volume = {883},
Month = {July 26-27},
Year = {2006}
}
Refer Export Format
%A Sam McKagan %A Katherine Perkins %A Carl Wieman %T Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design %S PER Conference Invited Paper %V 883 %D July 26-27 2006 %P 34-37 %C Syracuse, New York %U https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5247&DocID=1779 %O Physics Education Research Conference 2006 %O July 26-27 %O application/pdf
EndNote Export Format
%0 Conference Proceedings %A McKagan, Sam %A Perkins, Katherine %A Wieman, Carl %D July 26-27 2006 %T Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design %B Physics Education Research Conference 2006 %C Syracuse, New York %V 883 %P 34-37 %S PER Conference Invited Paper %8 July 26-27 %U https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=5247&DocID=1779 Disclaimer: ComPADRE offers citation styles as a guide only. We cannot offer interpretations about citations as this is an automated procedure. Please refer to the style manuals in the Citation Source Information area for clarifications.
Citation Source Information
The AIP Style presented is based on information from the AIP Style Manual. The AJP/PRST-PER presented is based on the AIP Style with the addition of journal article titles and conference proceeding article titles. The APA Style presented is based on information from APA Style.org: Electronic References. The Chicago Style presented is based on information from Examples of Chicago-Style Documentation. The MLA Style presented is based on information from the MLA FAQ. Reforming a large lecture modern physics course for engineering majors using a PER-based design:
References
SEI: Modern Physics Course Materials
Know of another related resource? Login to relate this resource to it. |
ContributeRelated Materials
Is Part Of
2006 Physics Education Research Conference Proceedings ReferencesSimilar Materials |
Save to my folders
