Learning problem-solving skills in a distance education physics course

In this paper we present the results of a study on the effectiveness of combinations of delivery modes of distance education in learning problem-solving skills in a distance education introductory physics course. A problem-solving instruction with the explicit teaching of a problem-solving strategy...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2017-10, Vol.905 (1), p.12019
Main Authors: Rampho, G J, Ramorola, M Z
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Distance learning
Education
Ex post facto design
Physics
Problem solving
Skills
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Summary:In this paper we present the results of a study on the effectiveness of combinations of delivery modes of distance education in learning problem-solving skills in a distance education introductory physics course. A problem-solving instruction with the explicit teaching of a problem-solving strategy and worked-out examples were implemented in the course. The study used the ex post facto research design with stratified sampling to investigate the effect of the learning of a problem-solving strategy on the problem-solving performance. The number of problems attempted and the mean frequency of using a strategy in solving problems in the three course presentation modes were compared. The finding of the study indicated that combining the different course presentation modes had no statistically significant effect in the learning of problem-solving skills in the distance education course.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/905/1/012019