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- Title
In Physics Education, Perception Matters.
- Authors
Sattizahn, Jason R.; Lyons, Daniel J.; Kontra, Carly; Fischer, Susan M.; Beilock, Sian L.
- Abstract
ABSTRACT Student difficulties in science learning are frequently attributed to misconceptions about scientific concepts. We argue that domain-general perceptual processes may also influence students' ability to learn and demonstrate mastery of difficult science concepts. Using the concept of center of gravity ( CoG), we show how student difficulty in applying CoG to an object such as a baseball bat can be accounted for, at least in part, by general principles of perception (i.e., not exclusively physics-based) that make perceiving the CoG of some objects more difficult than others. In particular, it is perceptually difficult to locate the CoG of objects with asymmetric-extended properties. The basic perceptual features of objects must be taken into account when assessing students' classroom performance and developing effective science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ( STEM) teaching methods.
- Subjects
PHYSICS education; PHYSICS students; CENTER of mass; TEACHING methods research; STEM education; EDUCATION
- Publication
Mind, Brain & Education, 2015, Vol 9, Issue 3, p164
- ISSN
1751-2271
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/mbe.12085