ERIC Number: EJ1345173
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
EISSN: EISSN-1943-4928
Introductory Physics Labs: A Tale of Two Transformations
Physics Teacher, v60 n5 p372-375 May 2022
A significant challenge physics faculty face teaching introductory labs is engaging students in authentic science practices. Another has been highlighted given the current global pandemic--how to engage students in our laboratory courses while maintaining appropriate social distancing and hygiene standards. We have chosen to answer these challenges by transforming our labs…twice. We discuss the rationale behind the first transformation to a practice-focused curriculum. In March 2020 we needed to transform our labs again, this time to accommodate online learning. This paper discusses two chief questions: "What are we doing to engage students in science practices?" and "How did we make all of this work online?"
Descriptors: Introductory Courses, Physics, Educational Change, Science Education, Learner Engagement, Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Curriculum Development
American Association of Physics Teachers. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740. Tel: 301-209-3300; Fax: 301-209-0845; e-mail: pubs@aapt.org; Web site: http://aapt.scitation.org/journal/pte
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1725655