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| Abstract Title: | Analysis of students perceptions of classroom structure, belongingness, and motivation in an introductory physics course |
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| Abstract: | What motivates a student to learn and how they perceive their classroom structures have a significant effect on learning. In an introductory physics course, we find that in particular students tend to focus on superficial markers of success and not on mastering central concepts. For a foundational course, this is of particular concern. In this study, we present narratives from students highlighting their differing orientations towards achievement and learning, which we roughly categorize as mastery or performance. Our preliminary analysis is the first step towards a framework for student motivation and achievement strategies in introductory physics, and complements work in belonging. |
| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Session Time: | Poster Session I |
| Poster Number: | 1.G1 |
| Contributed Paper Record: | Contributed Paper Information |
| Contributed Paper Download: | Download Contributed Paper |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Laura Rios California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 94307 Phone: 9159206204 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Alfredo Sanchez California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 |
