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Enhance student problem-solving skills in physics through online coaching. Receive feedback and support in understanding physics concepts, algebra, diagrams, and more. Explore cognitive apprenticeship methods provided by experts. Visit our website for more information!
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Developing Student Problem Solving Skills in Introductory Physics: Coaching Available 24/7 on the Internet Qing Xu, Ken Heller, Leon Hsu, Anne Loyle-Langholz, Andrew Mason University of Minnesota 4/30/2011 MAAPT Winona
When looking at your students’ solutions, what do you think they need help on ? • Picture • Diagram • Algebra • physics concepts • Don’t plug in numbers
Coaching • Provide feedback while student is stepping through the task (drill). • Provide feedback while student is practicing the task. • Student provides feedback to other students while practicing the task.
3 types of computer coaches • 1st: Computer coaches the student • computer decides, student implements, computer assesses • 2nd: Student coaches the computer • Student decides, computer implements, student assesses • 3rd: Student works more independently • Computer provides help as necessary
Thank you! • Feel free to try them out ! • Suggestions and feedback are welcome! • For more information, please visit our website at: http://groups.physics.umn.edu/physed/
Cognitive apprenticeship (Collins et al. 1990) • An alternative model of instruction that is accessible within the framework of the typical classroom. • 3 main elements: • Modeling (e.g. classroom lecture) • Coaching (e.g. instructor office hours) • Scaffolding (e.g. worksheets) • Fading (e.g. tests)