Improving Critical Skills Using Wikis and CGPS in a Physics Classroom

Autor/in	Mohottala, H. E.
Titel	Improving Critical Skills Using Wikis and CGPS in a Physics Classroom
Quelle	In: Physics Teacher, 54 (2016) 7, S.427-429 (3 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0031-921X
DOI	10.1119/1.4962782
Schlagwörter	Physics; Science Instruction; Collaborative Writing; Teaching Methods; Teamwork; Problem Solving; Decision Making; Critical Thinking; Skill Development; Introductory Courses; Calculus; Peer Relationship + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Physik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Problemlösen; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Kritisches Denken; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Einführungskurs; Analysis; Differenzialrechnung; Infinitesimalrechnung; Integralrechnung; Peer-Beziehungen
Abstract	We report the combined use of Wikispaces (wikis) and collaborative group problem solving (CGPS) sessions conducted in introductory-level calculus-based physics classes. As a part of this new teaching tool, some essay-type problems were posted on the wiki page on a weekly basis and students were encouraged to participate in problem solving without providing numerical final answers but only the steps. Each week students were further evaluated on problem solving skills, opening up more opportunity for peer interaction through CGPS. Students developed a set of skills in decision making, problem solving, communication, negotiation, critical and independent thinking, and teamwork through the combination of wikis and CGPS. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01