Indicates a research-demonstrated benefit
Overview
"Guided construction" labs featuring hands-and-heads-on experiments in introductory mechanics. Designed to promote students' mental construction of concepts through (1) conceptual conflict, (2) kinesthetic involvement, (3) extensive verbal, written, pictorial, diagrammatic, graphical, and mathematical analysis of concrete Newtonian experiments, (4) repeated exposure to experiments at increasing levels of sophistication, (5) peer discussion, and (6) Socratic dialogue with instructors.
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Type of Method | Curriculum supplement |
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Level |
Designed for:
High School , Intro College Calculus-based, Intro College Algebra-based, Teacher Preparation, Teacher Professional Development, Intro College Conceptual
Can be adapted for: Intermediate Undergraduate, Advanced Undergraduate |
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Setting |
Designed for:
Lab, Studio
Can be adapted for: Lecture - Small (<30 students) |
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Coverage | Few topics with great depth |
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Topics | Mechanics |
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Instructor Effort | High |
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Resource Needs | Teaching Assistants / Learning Assistants, Lab equipment for student use - professional, Tables arranged for group work |
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Skills |
Designed for:
Conceptual understanding of physics content, Connecting conceptual and mathematical understanding, Coherent framework for physics, Understanding how physics relates to the real world, Self-confidence around physics, Enjoyment of physics, Laboratory skills, Representing knowledge in multiple ways
Can be adapted for: Problem-solving skills, Reflecting on one's own learning |
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Research Validation |
Based on research into:
how students learn,
student ideas about specific topics Demonstrated to improve: scores on multiple choice conceptual tests Studied using: conceptual pre/post exams ,
research conducted at multiple institutions |
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Compatible Methods | Peer Instruction, PhET, UW Tutorials, JiTT, Ranking Tasks, ILDs, CGPS, Physlets, Context-Rich Problems, RealTime Physics, TIPERs, ABP Tutorials, SCALE-UP, OSP, OST Tutorials, Thinking Problems, Workbook for Introductory Physics, LA Program, CAE TPS, MBL, CPU, TEFA, Tools for Scientific Thinking, Tutorials, Clickers |
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Similar Methods | RealTime Physics, Tools for Scientific Thinking |
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Developer(s) | Richard Hake |
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Website | http://www.physics.indiana.edu/~sdi/ |
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Intro Articles | 11763 2733 |
