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| Abstract Title: | Students attribute myriad cultural factors to their sense of physics |
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| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Abstract: | When students describe physics, they often associate this science with facts, formulae, and objectivity. Unfortunately, STEM classes often overlook cultural influence or describe culture as a historical and static phenomenon. This can inhibit connecting physics to students' experiences. In our research, we asked students to reflect on their sense of the nature of physics and how their own experiences influence their perception. We used a phenomenological qualitative analysis to investigate introductory physics students' reflections at a two year college, identifying emergent themes. Students described their own familial, cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds as impacting their perspective of subjectivity and objectivity in physics. By making space in class to compare and contrast physics culture with students' own experiences, we hope to show students that their individual background is key to shaping their learning, which could lead to a more inclusive environment for a broader population of students. |
| Session Time: | Poster Session 2 |
| Poster Number: | B79 |
| Contributed Paper Record: | Contributed Paper Information |
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Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Larissa J. G. Carter Physics Department, South Seattle College Seattle, WA 98016 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Victor Marcos (he/him), Physics Department, South Seattle College Chloe Elise Hennessy (she/her), Physics Department, South Seattle College Andrea Wooley (she/her), Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University Abigail R. Daane (she/her), Physics Department, South Seattle College |
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