Internet Computer Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving

Autor/in	Xu Ryan, Qing
Titel	Internet Computer Coaches for Introductory Physics Problem Solving
Quelle	(2013), (288 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Minnesota
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3036-5678-1
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Coaching (Performance); Electronic Learning; Computer Mediated Communication; Computer Assisted Instruction; Physics; Introductory Courses; Problem Solving; Internet; College Students; Science Education; Expertise; Calculus; Mechanics (Physics); Research Design; Data Collection; Usability; Science Experiments; Student Attitudes; Science Tests; Scoring Rubrics; Instructional Design; Minnesota + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Computerkonferenz; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Physik; Einführungskurs; Problemlösen; Collegestudent; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Expert appraisal; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Mechanik; Forschungsdesign; Data capture; Datensammlung; Schülerverhalten; Scoring formulas; Auswertungsbogen; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf
Abstract	The ability to solve problems in a variety of contexts is becoming increasingly important in our rapidly changing technological society. Problem-solving is a complex process that is important for everyday life and crucial for learning physics. Although there is a great deal of effort to improve student problem solving skills throughout the educational system, national studies have shown that the majority of students emerge from such courses having made little progress toward developing good problem-solving skills. The Physics Education Research Group at the University of Minnesota has been developing Internet computer coaches to help students become more expert-like problem solvers. During the Fall 2011 and Spring 2013 semesters, the coaches were introduced into large sections (200+ students) of the calculus based introductory mechanics course at the University of Minnesota. This dissertation, will address the research background of the project, including the pedagogical design of the coaches and the assessment of problem solving. The methodological framework of conducting experiments will be explained. The data collected from the large-scale experimental studies will be discussed from the following aspects: the usage and usability of these coaches; the usefulness perceived by students; and the usefulness measured by final exam and problem solving rubric. It will also address the implications drawn from this study, including using this data to direct future coach design and difficulties in conducting authentic assessment of problem-solving. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01