Speaker
Mr
Richard Taylor
(University of Oxford)
Description
This research uses a snowball sampling method to measure the structure of word (sign) networks formed by students learning mechanics (physicists) and students who are likely to have a more basic understanding (psychologists). The networks of physics and psychology students have similar structures but connect to different signs. All networks contain highly connected hub-words. There are common hub-words (e.g., force, energy, time) in both groups of students, despite differences in understanding. This suggests connects between words develop before students have a fully coherent conceptual understanding of mechanics.
| How would you like to present your contribution? | Live in Ljubljana (time slot to be allotted based on the programme) |
|---|---|
| Target education level (primary) | Upper-secondary education |
| Target education level (secondary, optional) | Lower-secondary education |
Author
Mr
Richard Taylor
(University of Oxford)
Co-authors
Dr
Judith Hillier
(University of Oxford)
Dr
Ann Childs