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| Abstract Title: | Transforming upper-division E&M: Approaches, assessments and outcomes |
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| Abstract: | The University of Colorado at Boulder is involved in a systematic program of upper-division course transformations in the context of Electromagnetism I and II. Starting from faculty consensus learning goals, we are developing a suite of research-based materials to engage students in lecture settings, along with a variety of assessment tools at both topical and course levels to investigate student learning and course outcomes. We summarize our ongoing efforts, including preliminary results from our new course-level electrodynamics assessment, and a redesigned multiple-choice version of our electrostatics assessment. We also present early results from an analytical framework on student use of mathematics in these E&M courses which helps us characterize and organize common difficulties. We provide a sampling of materials now freely available on our online dissemination site, and outline ongoing challenges both in terms of student learning, and sustainability of course transformations. |
| Abstract Type: | Symposium Poster |
| Targeted Session: | Helping students acquire functional knowledge in upper-level physics courses |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Steven Pollock University of Colorado, Boulder |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Charles Baily, University of Colorado, Boulder Bethany Wilcox, University of Colorado, Boulder Marcos Caballero, University of Colorado, Boulder |
