Speaker
Daša Červeňová
(Comenius University)
Description
The design of physics education and learning materials in Slovakia is mostly based on constructivist theory, which emphasises pupils’ experiences and prior knowledge as important parts of their learning. However, newer approaches are currently used globally. We applied selected principles from cognitive neuroscience to designing learning materials concerning fluid mechanics. Within this article, we present research on how the use of these materials affects pupils’ ideas. Results showed that pupils’ ideas significantly shifted towards the normative state, and overall, the results of summative assessment in research groups were better or the same as those in the control group.
| Education level | Age 15-18 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Full curriculum |
| Research focus | Innovative instructional strategies and pathways |
| Research method | Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Research focus |
Authors
Daša Červeňová
(Comenius University)
Prof.
Peter Demkanin
(Comenius University)
