Re-Thinking Physics Teaching with Web-Based Learning

Autor/inn/en	Chandra, Vinesh; Watters, James J.
Titel	Re-Thinking Physics Teaching with Web-Based Learning
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 58 (2012) 1, S.631-640 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2011.09.010
Schlagwörter	Blended Learning; Physics; Foreign Countries; Internet; Instructional Effectiveness; Science Instruction; Computer Assisted Instruction; Web Based Instruction; Educational Technology; High School Students; Secondary School Science; Teaching Methods; Pretests Posttests; Comparative Analysis; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Physik; Ausland; Unterrichtserfolg; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Web Based Training; Unterrichtsmedien; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Australien
Abstract	There is extensive uptake of ICT in the teaching of science but more evidence is needed on how ICT impacts on the learning practice and the learning outcomes at the classroom level. In this study, a physics website ("Getsmart") was developed using the cognitive apprenticeship framework for students at a high school in Australia. This website was designed to enhance students' knowledge of concepts in physics. Reflexive pedagogies were used in the delivery learning materials in a blended learning environment. The students in the treatment group accessed the website over a 10 week period. Pre and post-test results of the treatment (N = 48) and comparison group (N = 32) were compared. The MANCOVA analysis showed that the web-based learning experience benefitted the students in the treatment group. It not only impacted on the learning outcomes, but qualitative data from the students suggested that it had a positive impact on their attitudes towards studying physics in a blended environment. (Contains 1 figure and 6 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10