Speaker
Kübra Özmen
Description
This study investigates the effectiveness of an acoustics course in improving first-year audiology students' conceptual understanding of mechanical waves. A pre-test/post-test design with 57 participants was employed, utilizing modified Mechanical Waves Conceptual Survey to assess understanding before and after the course. Results showed a significant improvement in students' conceptual understanding. However, students struggled with standing wave concepts. Paired-t test analysis revealed a large, statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (t(56) = 7.3, p < .001). Targeted acoustics instruction can enhance students’ understanding of wave phenomena, with further focus on standing waves being beneficial.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Full curriculum |
| Research focus | Student conceptions / Preconceptions / Misconceptions |
| Research method | Analytic Physics Education Research (Quantitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Research focus |