Exploring possible selves in a first-year physics foundation class: Engaging students by establishing relevance

Students often complain that they cannot see the relevance of what they are being taught in foundation physics classes. While revising and adjusting the curriculum and teaching are important, this study suggests it might also be useful to help students view their learning in relation to their future...

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Main Authors: Dawn Bennett, Lynne Roberts, Christine Creagh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2016-03-01
Series:Physical Review Physics Education Research
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevPhysEducRes.12.010120