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| Abstract Title: | Guided Group Work in Graduate Quantum Mechanics |
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| Abstract: | Graduate-level Quantum Mechanics can be a significant barrier to obtaining a Ph. D. in Physics. The difficulty of the material is compounded by the relative scarcity of education-research based conceptual questions, short, tractable examples, and practice problems at that level. It is harder still for those who encounter difficulties developing a cohort of friends with whom to work, a problem that disproportionally affects members of under-represented minorities. To alleviate some of these problems, we have developed materials and piloted a series of guided group work sessions for Graduate Quantum Mechanics students. We describe the nature and logistics of the guided group work, . and we report on data from surveys, weekly pre-post quizzes, and grades in course material. Overall, the reception from students and faculty has been positive, but because of potential self-selection effects, it is difficult to make conclusions on improvements in course performance. Future work is also discussed. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Christopher D. Porter The Ohio State University 191 W. Woodruff Ave. Columbus, OH 43210 Phone: (614) 900-5554 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Andrew Heckler |
