Speaker
David Fokkema
(Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Description
When we teach students to perform physics experiments, we want them to compare their results to a physical model. We found existing data analysis tools to be lacking and built our own. In courses where we now use Tailor, we found that discussions no longer focus on how to perform the analysis, but rather on the outcome. The act of analysing data becomes a minor task and more time is devoted to the physics behind the experiment. In the workshop we will explore how Tailor can improve the teaching of experimental physics, both in high school and college / university.
| Education level | Age 15-18 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Full curriculum |
| Research focus | Lab course design |
| Research method | Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative) |
Author
David Fokkema
(Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
