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| Abstract Title: | Long-Term Fidelity in a Research-Based Introductory Physics Curriculum* |
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| Abstract: | When a research-based physics curriculum is adopted, it is common to make modifications to address the constraints and affordances of the new site. However, as time passes and new instructors are brought into the course, the curriculum can undergo further changes that move it away from the original version. What elements of the original curriculum persist and what elements undergo modifications is not always clear at the time of the original implementation. We report on a case study that employed qualitative research methods to explore this question. The context for this study is the UC Davis CLASP curriculum that was originally adopted 15 years ago at California State University, San Marcos. Results of this study show that over time changes in both content emphasis and pedagogical approach occur. The study also provides insight into the motivation of instructors for such changes. *Supported in part by NSF DUE-1068477 |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Session Time: | Poster Session II |
| Poster Number: | B17 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Charles J. De Leone California State University, San Marcos 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: 760-750-8074 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Clarisa Bercovich Guelman California State University, San Marcos |
Contributed Poster | |
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