Secondary Analysis of Teaching Methods in Introductory Physics: a 50k-Student Study

Physics education researchers have developed many evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance physics students' conceptual learning. These strategies have historically been tested using assessments such as the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation (FMCE...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2016-10
Main Authors: Joshua Von Korff, Archibeque, Benjamin, Gomez, K Alison, Heckendorf, Tyrel, McKagan, Sarah B, Sayre, Eleanor C, Schenk, Edward W, Shepherd, Chase, Lane Sorell
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colleges & universities
Learning
Low level
Physics
Research facilities
Science education
Students
Teaching methods
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Summary:Physics education researchers have developed many evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance physics students' conceptual learning. These strategies have historically been tested using assessments such as the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) and Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation (FMCE). We have performed a review and analysis of FCI and FMCE data published between 1995 and 2014. We confirm previous findings that interactive engagement teaching techniques are significantly more likely to produce high student learning gains than traditional lecture-based instruction. We also establish that interactive engagement instruction works in many settings, including for students with a high and low level of prior knowledge, for liberal arts and research universities, and for small and large class sizes.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1603.00516