Problems and Possibilities with Centering Physics Teaching around Student Discussions

Autor/inn/en	Luangrath, Phimpho; Pettersson, Sune
Titel	Problems and Possibilities with Centering Physics Teaching around Student Discussions
Quelle	In: EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 8 (2012) 3, S.189-200 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1305-8223
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Mechanics (Physics); Science Instruction; Science Education; Group Discussion; Higher Education; College Science; Motion; Teaching Methods; Discussion (Teaching Technique); Academic Achievement; Reading Instruction; Mathematics Instruction; Laos + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Mechanik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Gruppendiskussion; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Bewegungsablauf; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Schulleistung; Leseunterricht; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht
Abstract	Group discussions were introduced in an introductory physics course at the National University of Laos. About 200 students discussed two qualitative questions in groups of 3-4 students. This was followed by whole class discussions. We examined this new method and identified problems and possibilities with it. Seven groups were recorded and students and teachers were interviewed. Findings indicate that many students had problems with mechanics concepts. In the group discussions most students co-constructed an answer. However, the students in general did not seem to come to an understanding of the physics concepts, and in class follow-up discussion proved to be an essential tool for a better understanding. To improve the discussions, the students need more time and should also be informed about the essentials of working in groups. (Contains 1 figure.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10