Speaker
Cathy Baars-de Boer
Description
Modeling Instruction is a guided inquiry-based learning approach that fosters student engagement and deep understanding of physics through collaborative model development and deployment. This workshop narrates the experiences gained with this method in Dutch classrooms, which sparked enthusiasm among teachers and students alike. Attendees will engage in a hands-on activity encompassing both phases of Modeling Instruction: developing a model for spring mechanics and deploying it to construct a timer. Participants will experience the method’s collaborative dynamics, and gain insight into its potential to inspire both teachers and students.
| Education level | Age 15-18 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Other |
| Research focus | Active learning |
| Research method | Practitioner’s Inquiry / Action Research (Qualitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Education level |
