scholarly journals The Use of Multiple Representations in Undergraduate Physics Education: What Do we Know and Where Do we Go from Here?

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. em1934
Author(s):  
Nuril Munfaridah ◽  
Lucy Avraamidou ◽  
Martin Goedhart
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Multiple Representations ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education

Abilities of Physics Education Students in Constructing Graphics Based on Practicum Results and in Interpreting It

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Hariawan Hariawan ◽  
Muslimin Muslimin ◽  
I Komang Werdhiana
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Thinking Aloud ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Basic Physics ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education ◽  
The Relationship

The skills to construct and interpret graphs are a form of science skills and are an important component in learning physics. The purpose of this study was to describe the ability of undergraduate physics education students to construct graphs based on practicum data and interpret them. Data obtained through respondent answer sheets, thinking-aloud recordings, and interviews. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) Untad and the research subjects of the Physics Education Study Program students were 6 people obtained based on the values of Basic Physics I and Basic Physics practicum II then divided into three groups of levels (high, medium, and low) with each category as many as 2 people. The results of this study indicate: 1) in general, respondents in the high, medium, and low categories can construct graphs but are not based on the prerequisite ability to construct graphs, especially in determining the x-axis and y-axis variables, 2) on the ability to interpret graphs, respondents can interpret graphs the relationship between variables on the graph but not supported by an explanation or evaluation based on proper physics concepts, 3) The strategy used by respondents in constructing graphs, in general, is to convert data in decimal form or scientific notation and 4) The difficulties experienced by respondents when constructing graphs are converting data, determining the scale and how to determine the variables on each graph axis.    

scholarly journals MEASURING STUDENTS’ PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS ON DIRECT CURRENT CIRCUITS WITH MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 725-736
Author(s):  
Maria Dewati ◽  
A. Suparmi ◽  
Widha Sunarno ◽  
Sukarmin ◽  
C. Cari
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Multiple Representations ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Multiple Representation ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Electrical Circuits ◽  
Physics Problems

Purpose of study: This study aims to measure the level of students' problem-solving skills, using assessment instruments in the form of multiple-choice tests based on the multiple representation approach on DC electrical circuits. Methodology: This research is a quantitative descriptive involving 46 students of physics education. Students are asked to solve the problem of DC electrical circuits on 12 multiple choice questions with open reasons, involving verbal, mathematical, and picture representations. Data were analyzed by determining means and standard deviations. Main findings: The results of the study showed that there were 3 levels of students' problem-solving skills, namely 7 (15%) students in the high category, 22 (48%) students in the medium category and 17 (37%) students in the low category. Applications of this study: The implication of this research is to continuously develop assessment instruments based on multiple representations in the form of various types of tests, to help students improve their conceptual understanding, so students can solve physics problems correctly. The novelty of this study: Researchers explain the right way to solve physics problems, 1) students are trained to focus on identifying problems, 2) students are accustomed to planning solutions using a clear approach, to build an understanding of concepts, 3) students are directed to solve problems accordingly with understanding the concepts they have built.

scholarly journals Preservice Physics Teachers’ Development of Physics Identities: the Role of Multiple Representations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuril Munfaridah ◽  
Lucy Avraamidou ◽  
Martin Goedhart
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Multiple Representations ◽  
Instructional Approach ◽  
Multiple Representation ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Physics Courses ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Based Instruction

AbstractIdentity-based research in physics education has been receiving increased attention in the past few years given the potential of identity in producing novel insights into the ways’ students engage in physics. In this study, we examined the development of preservice physics teachers’ physics identity through a specific instructional practice: a specially designed course incorporating the use of the multiple representations. Although specific programs and instructional practices have been found to influence the development of physics identity, there is no clear evidence about the kinds of instructional practices that might support its development. To examine the influence of multiple representations on each component of physics identity, we designed and implemented a physics course that used a multiple representation (MR)-based instructional approach with a group of 61 preservice physics teachers at a public university in Indonesia. Data were collected with a pre- and post-questionnaire on physics identity, a conceptual understanding test, and a post-test that examined differences between identity components before and after the course, conceptual understandings, as well as the participants’ views about the use of the MR-based instructional approach. The findings revealed a significant improvement of two components of physics identity, namely, competence and interest, and point to the potential of MR-based instruction in physics courses.

A call for changes in undergraduate physics education

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Black ◽  
Donald F. Holcomb ◽  
Hans J. Jodl ◽  
Leonard Jossem ◽  
Ramon Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education

scholarly journals Model-Based Reasoning in the Deductive Laboratory Work with Arduino and Sensor Module

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Soka Hadiati ◽  
Dwi Fajar Saputri ◽  
Wahyudi Wahyudi ◽  
Adi Pramuda
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Laboratory Work ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Laboratory Activity ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Sensor Module ◽  
Work Model ◽  
Undergraduate Physics Education

Laboratory work that has been applied so far is more dominant in deductive laboratory work, but this type of laboratory work is not optimal in stimulating students' reasoning ability. Up to now, model-based reasoning studies on laboratory work have been substantial (especially in measurement and troubleshooting activities) and have not seen overall laboratory activity, including the use of alternative instrumentation such as Arduino and its sensor module. Designing the best laboratory work requires the role of model-based reasoning studies using Arduino devices. A mixed-method research design was used in this study with a theoretical study to obtain a predictive pattern for deductive laboratory work model which was matched with the observations of 50 undergraduate physics education students in laboratory work. Revision activities were shown by students in laboratory work depending on the capabilities of reasoning. The results of this study indicate that revision activities in deductive laboratory work using Arduino can stimulate students' reasoning. Arduino can lead students to explore their thinking and reasoning to solve problems in laboratory work. 

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