NVESTIGATIVE CIENCE EARNING NVIRONMENT
INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT – A SCIENCE PROCESS APPROACH TO LEARNING PHYSICS E. Etkina and A. Van Heuvelen Rutgers University E. Etkina and A. Van Heuvelen Investigative Science Learning Environment – A Science Process Approach to Learning Physics, in “PER-based reforms in calculus-based physics”, edited by E. F. Redish and P. Cooney, (AAPT, 2007), Online at: http://per-central.org/per_reviews/media/volume1/ISLE-2007.pdf. Introduction 2. A brief description of ISLE: how does it work in a classroom? 3. An example of how ISLE works in one unit: circular motion Our motivation and theoretical base: why does ISLE emphasize scientific abilities, multiple representations, and specific pedagogical strategies? Cognitive apprenticeship: how to structure a learning environment to help students acquire cognitive skills? ISLE implementation: available materials, support, and pitfalls Evaluation of ISLE: does the system work? Summary
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