Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) in Introductory Physics: Impact on Genders and Achievement Levels

Autor/inn/en	Shieh, Ruey S.; Chang, Wheijen; Liu, Eric Zhi-Feng
Titel	Technology Enabled Active Learning (TEAL) in Introductory Physics: Impact on Genders and Achievement Levels
Quelle	In: Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 27 (2011) 7, S.1082-1099 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1449-5554
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Active Learning; Experimental Groups; Control Groups; Study Habits; Teaching Styles; Test Results; Low Achievement; Academic Achievement; Prior Learning; Physics; Teaching Skills; Achievement Gains; Introductory Courses; Gender Differences; Science Instruction; Group Discussion; Educational Technology; Computer Assisted Instruction; Instructional Design; College Instruction; Observation; Quasiexperimental Design; Large Group Instruction; Feedback (Response); Audience Response; Pretests Posttests; Student Surveys; Correlation; Semi Structured Interviews; Focus Groups; Comparative Analysis; Multimedia Instruction; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Aktives Lernen; Study behavior; Study behaviour; Studienverhalten; Lehrstil; Unterrichtsstil; Unterdurchschnittliche Leistung; Schulleistung; Vorkenntnisse; Physik; Lehrbefähigung; Lehrkompetenz; Unterrichtsbefähigung; Achievement gain; Leistungssteigerung; Einführungskurs; Geschlechterkonflikt; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Gruppendiskussion; Unterrichtsmedien; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Hochschullehre; Beobachtung; Zuschauerverhalten; Schülerbefragung; Korrelation; Multimediales Lernen
Abstract	This study explored the impact of "Technology Enabled Active Learning" (TEAL) on students learning general physics, focusing on differences between genders and among various achievement levels. A quasi-experimental investigation was conducted on two semesters of courses offered in 2008. Data sources consisted of pre-tests, post-tests, self-report surveys, class observations, and interview data. The test results indicate that the learning gain achieved by the experimental group was 11% higher than that achieved by the control group in the first semester, though the margin decreased to 1% in the second semester. In the situation of the low achievement level, there was no difference found in the learning gain achieved by the two groups in the second semester. The qualitative data revealed that student academic performances were disclosed to be associated with the following factors: the instructors' teaching styles and instructional skills, the students' prior knowledge, their study habits, and the cohort atmosphere. That is, implementation of the innovative tool alone might not be sufficient to significantly improve student performance. Nonetheless, the interactive, collaborative instructional approach seemed to appeal to females more than it did to males, disclosing the potential of TEAL in narrowing the learning gap between genders. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. Ascilite Secretariat, P.O. Box 44, Figtree, NSW, Australia. Tel: +61-8-9367-1133; e-mail: info@ascilite.org.au; Web site: http://www.ascilite.org.au/ajet
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Update	2017/4/10