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| Abstract Title: | Relationships across Communities of Practice Pertaining to Student Physics Learning |
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| Abstract: | At Oregon State University, we are undergoing curriculum reform in our large-enrollment introductory calculus-based physics sequence. As part of this reform, we are integrating materials borrowed from the ISLE (Investigative Science Learning Environment) at Rutgers and California State University, Chico. ISLE has been found to help develop scientific abilities through processes practiced as authentic scientists. Using Peer Instruction to engage students in these practices, our curricular reforms assist the development of a community of practice (Wenger, 1998) which enables students to participate in social interactions and make meaning of their experiences in class to build a shared repertoire of knowledge. Additionally students develop practice beyond our physics community as they participate in other academic as well as non-academic communities of practice throughout their daily lives. This poster will describe the development of students doing physics in the network of communities of practice and how we can support it. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Sissi L. Li Oregon State University 301 Weniger Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: 541-914-3253 Fax: 541-737-1683 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Dedra N. Demaree |
