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| Abstract Title: | The Effects of Laboratory Redesign on Conceptual Learning and Learning Attitudes |
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| Abstract: | We have redesigned the laboratory portion of the calculus-based introductory physics classes. With redesign, traditional verification-based three-hour experiments have been converted into one-hour tutorials led by undergraduate learning assistants and two-hour inquiry-based experiments. In this study, we have investigated the effects of this redesign on success and withdrawal rates, student conceptual learning as measured by Force Concept Inventory (FCI), and student attitudes as measured by Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey (CLASS). We have found a significant increase in FCI gains with redesigned labs and improvements in CLASS favorable scores for Conceptual Understanding and Sense Making/Effort categories. We also report the result of a characterization of the inquiry level of old and new experiments using a newly developed rubric. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Zeynep Topdemir Georgia State University One Park Place 4th Floor ATLANTA, GA 30303 Phone: 4048639362 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
David N. Trusty-Georgia State University Ebru Oncul-Georgia State University Brian D. Thoms-Georgia State University |
