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| Abstract Title: | Using Project-based Learning to Teach an Integrated Calculus-Physics Course |
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| Abstract: | This poster will describe a case study involving an integrated calculus-physics course that has been taught at Creighton University since 2011 using project-based learning pedagogy. The course consists of calculus II paired with general physics I (mechanics) in the fall, following by calculus III (multi-variable) paired with general physics II (E&M and waves), and is team-taught by faculty members from both mathematics and physics. The effectiveness of project-based pedagogy in such a course will be described, as well as lessons learned regarding project-design and student teaming. A chief component of the course is the deliberate and methodological development of student self-directed and self-regulated learning skills. Student reflections and data from a newly developed self-directed learning survey will be presented. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
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| Primary Contact: |
Gintaras Duda Creighton University 2500 California Plaza Physics Department Omaha, NE 68178 Phone: 402-280-5730 Fax: 402-280-2140 |
