Investigative science learning environment : when learning physics mirrors doing physics /

The goal of this book is to introduce a reader to a new philosophy of teaching and learning physics--Investigative Science Learning Environment, or ISLE (pronounced as a small island). ISLE is an example of an "intentional" approach to curriculum design and learning activities (MacMillan a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Etkina, Eugenia (Autor), Brookes, David T. (Autor), Planinšič, G. (Gorazd) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Rafael [California] (40 Oak Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903, USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2019]
Colección:IOP (Series). Release 6.
IOP concise physics.
Temas:
Physics > Study and teaching.
Curriculum planning.
Physics.
SCIENCE / Study & Teaching.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. ISLE and interactive teaching methods
  • 1.2. Example of an ISLE process
  • 1.3. Elements of the ISLE process and their logical connections
  • 1.4. Interlude : when inquiry fails : the need for a framework of epistemic practices
  • 2. Examples of ISLE-based learning of traditional physics topics and examples of ISLE-based physics problems
  • 2.1. Student learning of traditional topics
  • 2.2. Developing mathematical relations
  • 2.3. Problem solving
  • 2.4. Role of the textbook
  • 2.5. Interlude : the tyranny of coverage
  • 3. Justifying elements of the ISLE learning system
  • 3.1. How people learn?
  • 3.2. Learning is a social process
  • 3.3. Developing confidence and growth mindset
  • 3.4. What do students need for success in their future lives and for success in the science workplace?
  • 3.5. Interlude : learning is hard, you're going to be uncomfortable in here
  • 4. Scientific abilities
  • 4.1. Defining scientific abilities
  • 4.2. Fine-tuning scientific abilities and devising rubrics to assess them
  • 5. Assessment
  • 5.1. Interlude : experiments with assessment
  • 6. How ISLE affects teachers and researchers
  • 7. Summary and tips for those who wish to implement ISLE
  • 7.1. ISLE from the instructor and student perspective
  • 7.2. Organizing ISLE-based courses
  • 7.3. ISLE itself is not a guarantee for motivation
  • 7.4. Unit breakdown in a large enrollment course
  • 7.5. Frequently asked questions
  • 7.6. Summary
  • 7.7. List of additional resources for ISLE-based activities.

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