Student learning of electric circuits in the ``SCALE-UP/Studio'' environment

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Abstract

The Physics Education Research Group at Ithaca College is actively engaged in a multi-year study of student learning in the ``SCALE-UP/Studio'' environment. This study is being conducted in both general-education astronomy and introductory algebra-based physics courses. Student learning is being probed using written pre- and post- tests as well as interviews and reflection logs. As part of this investigation, a conceptually-focused laboratory-based curriculum on electric circuits developed at Dublin City University was implemented in both the ``SCALE-UP/Studio'' and lecture environments. Results from these implementations will be discussed and compared to those from Dublin City University.

Authors

  • Andrew Crouse

    Ithaca College

  • David Smith

    Dublin City University

  • Paul Van Kampen

    Dublin City University

  • Luke Keller

    Ithaca College

  • Matt Price

    Ithaca College

  • Michael Rogers

    Ithaca College