Re-thinking physics teaching with web-based learning


Autoria(s): Chandra, Vinesh; Watters, James J.
Data(s)

01/01/2012

Resumo

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 benefited 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.

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application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/48835/

Publicador

Elsevier

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/48835/1/48835_-_Rethinking_Physics_teaching_with_web-based_learning.pdf

DOI:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.09.010

Chandra, Vinesh & Watters, James J. (2012) Re-thinking physics teaching with web-based learning. Computers and Education, 58(1), pp. 631-640.

Direitos

Copyright 2011 Elsevier Ltd.

NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Computers and Education. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Computers and Education, [Volume 58, Issue 1, (January 2012)]. DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2011.09.010

Fonte

School of Curriculum; Faculty of Education

Palavras-Chave #130200 CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY #130300 SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION #Learning outcomes #Web-based learning #Physics #Pedagogies #High school
Tipo

Journal Article