scholarly journals A Revisited Conceptual Change in Mathematical-Physics Education from a Neurodidactic Approach: A Pendulum Inquiry

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (15) ◽  
pp. 1755
Author(s):  
Julio Ballesta-Claver ◽  
María Fernanda Ayllón Blanco ◽  
Isabel Angustias Gómez Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Conceptual Modeling ◽  
Algebraic Approach ◽  
Mathematical Physics ◽  
Visuospatial Abilities ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Virtual Simulations ◽  
Essential Contribution

Learning physics today contains a strong algebraic component, which does not contribute to making an effective conceptual change due to several misunderstandings and misconceptions that students have. Inquiry-based science education methodology (IBSE) is a solution, as well as model-based inquiry (MBI), but no agreement exists regarding which one is the best option. The contribution of both new neuroscientific and cognitive psychology advances is necessary. All these components can be arranged within a transdisciplinary discipline called Neurodidactics. This work presents a neurodidactic proposal to achieve an effective conceptual change. The study involves 171 undergraduate university students and is based on an experimental design (control and experimental groups) with pre- and post-test questionnaires. Results will show the importance of experimentation in mathematical-physics sessions, as well as the importance of visuospatial abilities and the inquiry component offered by the different resources used (virtual simulations and multimedia) in order to obtain a model. In addition, the role of transdisciplinary orientation and the importance of conceptual modeling was tested, obtaining an essential contribution to balance the normally non-significant algebraic approach of physics science, offering altogether a possible new path for scientific learning.

scholarly journals Children's misconceptions and conceptual change in Physics Education: the concept of light

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Alyona Grigorovitch
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Light Source ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Constructivist Perspective ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this research project is to investigate the effect of a constructivist  teaching strategy on 11-12 old children's understanding of light. It explores their understanding of the concept of light as an entity that is transmitted independently if the light source and the final receiver. The study was conducted in three phases: pre-test, teaching intervention, and post-test. The sample consisted of 120 children who were assigned to two groups. The children in the experimental group participated in activities which adopted a constructivist perspective, while the children in the control group participated in activities with the same objectives, but adopting an classical teaching perspective. A statistically significant difference was found, between the pre-test and the post-test, providing evidence for the effect of the constructivist strategy on facilitating children in create model for the concept of light.

scholarly journals Evaluating Student Preparedness and Conceptual Change in Introductory Biology Students Studying Gene Expression

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-34
Author(s):  
Kelly McDonald ◽  
Joseph Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Scientific Language ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Student Preparedness ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Post Test

Conceptual difficulties experienced by introductory college biology students studying gene expression are explored in this empirical study. We used an open-ended assessment instrument and a pre-test/post-test design to measure prior knowledge and conceptual change over the course of one semester. Our findings suggest that introductory biology students struggle with the basic terminology necessary to understand complex biological systems at the molecular and genetic level. While conceptual growth from the beginning to the end of the semester was less than expected, learning gains were significant for all concepts examined by our assessment strategy. Qualitative evaluation of pre- and post-tests further highlighted the difficulty students have articulating their knowledge using scientific language. In our discussion, we emphasize the importance of assessing conceptual understanding, developing instructional strategies to promote conceptual change, and the need for closer alignment of curriculum between and within institutions. Ultimately, educational and institutional resources to support faculty development in the area of teaching and learning are critical for the retention and preparation of a diverse student population in the biological sciences.

scholarly journals Students' Perceptions of Mathematical Physics E-Module on Multiple Integral Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 531
Author(s):  
Astalini Astalini ◽  
Darmaji Darmaji ◽  
Dwi Agus Kurniawan ◽  
Diki Chen
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Multiple Integral ◽  
Mathematical Physics ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Physics Courses ◽  
Difficult Subject

Mathematical physics is often considered a very difficult subject to study, one of the reasons that makes this happen is the lack of learning media that supports students. In addition, most of the existing media are in foreign languages, so in this case we need an Indonesian language learning media, namely the mathematical physics e-module on dual integral material. This study aims to see the level of students' perceptions of the mathematics physics e-module on the dual integral material that has been made. The approach of this study uses a mixed method with an explanatory model. The sampling technique in this research was purposive sampling with 68 research subjects active physics education students who contracted Mathematics Physics courses. The instrument used in this study was a student perception questionnaire with 15 questions and an interview sheet with 10 questions.. The data analysis used in this research is descriptive statistics. The results of physics education students' perceptions of the mathematics physics e-module of multiple internal material were categorized as good with a percentage of 66.17% and in the very good category with a percentage of 33.83%. From the results it can be seen that the mathematical physics e-module on dual integral material can support the learning process and increase student motivation.

scholarly journals Implementasi Research Based Learning (RBL) pada Mata Kuliah IPA Terpadu di Pro-gram Studi Pendidikan Fisika

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Fanny Rahmatina Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

To help realize UNP's vision towards a research-based university, awareness of Educators is needed to be active in providing innovation in classroom learning such as transforming conventional learning into research-based learning. This aim of this study was to analyze the implementation of research-based learning in Integrated Science courses Class VII in an effort to improve the ability to think critically and creatively. The study used the Quasi Experimental Research method with the design of the Pretest-posttest Control Group Design. The study was conducted in two sample classes obtained from cluster random sampling techniques by providing research-based learning treatment to the experimental class and ordinary learning to the control class. The research data was pre-test and post-test instrument, student response questionnaire and observation sheet during the learning process. With the implementation of research-based learning, the ability to think critically and creatively students of Physics Education FMIPA UNP was expected to be able to increase.

Strategi Pembelajaran Aktif untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Materi Kuliah Antar Semester

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zuhdi ◽  
Joni Rokhmat
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Cognitive Conflict ◽  
Test Results ◽  
School Year ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Active Learning Strategies

Active Learning Strategies to Improve Understanding of Fundamental Physics Objects. Physics is one of the subjects considered difficult by students. The learning strategies applied by the teacher must be well structured in order to be able to provide understanding to students. Active learning strategies need to be done to improve understanding of physics properly and correctly. This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of active learning to improve understanding of physics in prospective teachers. This active learning strategy is combined with causalitics and cognitive conflict learning methods which are applied to inter-semester course material at the end of the 2018 – 2019 school year. Learning with this combination of methods is able to provide a good understanding of existing students. The post-test results, which were compared with the pre-test results, showed an increase in the average student understanding of up to 24%. Active learning is proven to be able to improve the understanding of lecture material for students.  Keywords: active learning, physics education

Emergent learning in successive activities

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baruch Schwarz ◽  
Anne-Nelly Perret-Clermont ◽  
Alain Trognon ◽  
Pascale Marro
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
High Order ◽  
Task Demands ◽  
Genetic Approach ◽  
Emergent Learning ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
Test Treatment ◽  
And Task

The present study focuses on the observation of learning processes as they emerge in the context of conversations among two students in three successive tasks designed to foster conceptual change in proportional reasoning. The three tasks were set according to a pre-test treatment post-test paradigm. In the pre-test and the post-test tasks, the two students solved individually several items in the presence of an experimenter. In the treatment task, the two students worked as a dyad to solve similar items; they used a balance to check their conclusions and subsequently continued solving the items when the weighing did not match their expectations. We adopt a micro-genetic approach and develop new analytical tools to observe what happened in the conversation (both socially and cognitively). Throughout the three successive tasks, we observed the interplay between tools, peers, experimenter, and task demands and how they are managed through the rules of conversation. We identified four processes that involved the emergence of new high-order strategies from coordinated actions distributed among peers, the guidance of the experimenter in coordinating actions, and ways the participation in solving a previous task was actualized in a successive one.

scholarly journals Serious Game Leverages Productive Negativity to Facilitate Conceptual Change in Undergraduate Molecular Biology

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Gauthier ◽  
Jodie Jenkinson
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Serious Game ◽  
Interactive Simulation ◽  
Stream Data ◽  
Simulation Group ◽  
Post Test

We designed a serious game, MolWorlds, to facilitate conceptual change about molecular emergence by using game mechanics (resource management, immersed 3rd person character, sequential level progression, and 3-star scoring system) to encourage cycles of productive negativity. We tested the value-added effect of game design by comparing and correlating pre- and post-test misconceptions, interaction statistics, and engagement in the game with an interactive simulation that used the same graphics and simulation system but lacked gaming elements. We tested first-, second-, and third-year biology students' misconceptions at the beginning and end of the semester (n = 526), a subset of whom played either the game (n = 20) or control (n = 20) for 30 minutes prior to the post-test. A 3x3 mixed model ANOVA revealed that, while educational level (first-, second-, or third-year biology) did not influence misconceptions from pre-test to post-test, the intervention type (no intervention, simulation, or game) did (p<.001). Pairwise comparisons showed that participants exposed to the interactive simulation (p = .007), as well as those exposed to the game (p<.001), lost significantly more misconceptions in comparison to those who did not receive any intervention, while adjusting for educational level. A trending difference was found between the simulation group and the gaming group (p = .084), with the gaming group resolving more misconceptions. Quantitative analysis of click-stream data revealed the greater exploratory freedom of the control simulation, with greater accessibility to individuals who do not play games on a regular basis. However, qualitative analysis of gameplay data showed that MolWorlds-players experienced significantly more instances of productive negativity than control-users (p<.001) and that a trending relationship exists between the quality of productively negative events and lower post-test misconceptions (p = .066).

scholarly journals Students’ Conceptual Change On Human Reproduction Concept Using Scientific Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lathifatuzzahra Taufiq ◽  
S Sriyati ◽  
D Priyandonko
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Conceptual Change ◽  
T Test ◽  
Human Reproduction ◽  
Scientific Concept ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Reproduction System ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Post Test

<p class="Abstract">This study aim was to describe students’ conceptual change and investigate the patterns of students’ conceptual change in human reproduction system concept through application scientific approach. The research method was weak experimental with one group pretest-post-test design and the number subject of this study were 34 students, 11<sup>th</sup> -grade students of SMAN 1 Indramayu. The instrument was three tier test which given at pretest and post-test. Data analyzed used qualitative and quantitative analysis. Qualitative analysis obtained through analyzed student answer then classified into category suitable. Quantitative analysis obtained through calculation N-gain value and one sample t test. The results showed mostly students had a misconception and lack of knowledge on all of the human reproduction concept. After a lesson, a conceptual change occurred, a percentage of students who have scientific concept increased from 27,74% to 79,23% and the average value of N-gain included into category medium (0,69). According to one sample t test, showed that there was a significant difference between post-test and minimum completeness criteria (KKM) value, 75 (amp. Sign 2 tailed = 0,048). Therefore, a scientific approach supported to build the concept. Furthermore, the analysis also showed students’ conceptual change patterns: changed to be positive, changed to be negative, still positive, and still negative. Pattern 4 (lack knowledge to be understanding a concept or changed to be positive) is the most which got 31,69%.</p>

scholarly journals Effect of simulations enhanced with conceptual change texts on university students’ understanding of chemical equilibrium

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haluk Özmen ◽  
Akbar Naseriazar
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Chemical Equilibrium ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Conceptual Change Texts ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of computer simulations enhanced with conceptual change texts (CS-CCT) on first year university students? understanding of chemical equilibrium. A quasi-experimental design and one control group (CG, N = 60) as well as one experimental group (EG, N = 65) were used in the study. While students in CG were taught with traditional methods based on textbooks and blackboard, the EG studied the same unit with CS-CCT. The chemical equilibrium concept test (CECT) was administered as pre-test, post-test and delayed test to collect data. The results indicated that the students? scores in the EG were significantly higher than those in the CG in both post-test and delayed test. It was concluded that CS-CCT may become a more effective way for students to picture in their minds chemical equilibrium and improve their alternative interpretations. Also, such a combination is useful for students to enhance their conceptual understanding.

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