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| Abstract Title: | How Instructors Establish Trust in an Active Learning Classroom​ |
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| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Abstract: | Having instructors adopt an active learning curriculum and pedagogy has its challenges where many new instructors resort to same style of teaching as they were taught in (Nguyen, K. et al, 2021). At FIU, the introductory modeling physics course is a student-centered active learning classroom with little to no lecture time. The course is facilitated by a lead instructor and several learning assistants (LAs). Our research study focuses on the experiences of new LAs to investigate all the challenges and critical aspects of adopting an active learning pedagogy. We are particularly focused on the ways in which new instructors develop a sense of trust with the students while teaching students content in a social learning environment. We collected data through focus groups interviews with 5 LAs that are teaching a new curriculum for the algebra-based introductory physics course. Findings suggest that creating a personal connection or showing interest in the student's lives can establish trust in the learning dynamic. We hope to characterize ways in which instructors feel comfortable adopting active learning pedagogy. |
| Session Time: | Poster Session C |
| Poster Number: | C-145 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Stefania Cantisani Florida International University Miami, FL 33199 Phone: 3053487898 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Sony Raymond, Florida International University Idaykis Rodriguez, Florida International University |
