The Role of Online Homework in Low-Enrollment College Introductory Physics Courses

Autor/in	Lazarova, Krassi
Titel	The Role of Online Homework in Low-Enrollment College Introductory Physics Courses
Quelle	In: Journal of College Science Teaching, 44 (2015) 3, S.17-21 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0047-231X
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Homework; Introductory Courses; Physics; Nonmajors; Problem Solving; Assignments; Regression (Statistics); Scores; Conventional Instruction; Comparative Analysis; Comparative Testing; Skill Development; Predictor Variables; Performance Based Assessment; Role Perception; College Science; Achievement Gains; Teaching Methods; Instructional Effectiveness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hausaufgabe; Einführungskurs; Physik; Problemlösen; Assignment; Auftrag; Zuweisung; Regression; Regressionsanalyse; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Prädiktor; Leistungsermittlung; Role conception; Rollenverständnis; Achievement gain; Leistungssteigerung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Unterrichtserfolg
Abstract	Studying physics for nonphysics majors at college level is usually a process of learning new problem-solving skills and sometimes seems a frustrating experience. In an attempt to provide students with more learning resources, online homework was required to supplement the instruction. This study reveals the role of the online homework assignments as a predictor in the development of problem-solving skills for students taking introductory physics courses at a small liberal arts college. The results suggest that performance on online homework assignments is a good predictor for student success on assessments measuring problem-solving skills. This correlation can be used for monitoring student progress and for possible intervention when students show signs of lagging behind. Factors such as class size or available tutoring were not investigated in this study. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01