Interactive Learning: Using Research to Promote Student Understanding
in the Science Classroom
Alexander L. RUDOLPH
California State Polytechnic University
Résumé :
Decades of research in Physics and Astronomy Education have shown that
traditional lecture is not very effective in promoting true conceptual
understanding among students in science classes. Interactive Learning
Strategies, based on research into students' beliefs and reasoning
difficulties, are designed to promote active engagement by students in
the classroom. Considerable research has shown that supplementing
traditional instruction with these research-based, learner-centered
activities helps students make impressive conceptual gains over
traditional instruction. A review of research and an overview of
instructional strategies will be provided, and modeled during this
presentation. Active audience participation will be required,
allowing participants to experience the effects of
Interactive Learning directly.
