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| Abstract Title: | Assessing Pre-Service Teachers Using an Interview Protocol Based on C-LASS |
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| Abstract: | We report results from an interview study of prospective pre-service teachers serving as undergraduate Learning Assistants (LAs) in Florida International Universitys Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) Project. The goal of the study is to investigate both characteristics of students drawn to the PhysTEC program and how they changed as a result of their first early field experience. Their early field experience included assisting in reformed physics classrooms and laboratories. Seven students were interviewed prior to and after their field experiences, using a protocol based on the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey (C-LASS) instrument. Students completed the C-LASS and then were asked to explain their responses in interview sessions. Students were also asked about their background and experiences in physics courses. Results of the interview study and measured impact on course reform will be presented. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Idaykis Rodriguez Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, CP 204 Miami, FL 33199 Phone: 305-206-6154 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Eric Brewe Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, ZEB 259A Miami, FL 33199 phone: 305-248-3507 Larid Kramer Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, CP 204 Miami, FL 33199 phone: 305-348-6073 George O'Brien Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, ZEB 255B Miami FL 33199 phone: 305-348-2599 Leanne Wells Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, ZEB 357A Miami, FL 33199 phone: 305-348-3228 |
