Speaker
Description
Within the U.S., inequities in primary and secondary education are often perpetuated at the collegiate level, notably in calculus-based introductory physics courses. In this presentation, I will discuss a national initiative aimed at addressing these disparities through a multi-pronged approach involving awareness-raising, curriculum development, and research. The curriculum development component focuses on integrating quantitative literacy and enhancing mathematical skills within introductory physics courses. Concurrently, our research evaluates the effectiveness of various models of introductory sequences on student success using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Ultimately, this initiative has the potential to dismantle systemic inequities in collegiate-level, physics education.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Other |
| Research focus | Innovative instructional strategies and pathways |
| Research method | Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Education level |
