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| Paper: |
Are We Teaching Students to Think Like Scientists? |
| Volume: |
457, Connecting People to Science |
| Page: |
343 |
| Authors: |
Rubbo, L. J.; Moore, J. C. |
| Abstract: |
University courses in conceptual physics and astronomy typically serve
as the terminal science experience for non-science majors. Significant
work has gone into developing research-verified pedagogical methods
for the algebra- and calculus-based physics courses typically
populated by natural and physical science majors; however, there is
significantly less in the literature concerning the non-science
population. This is quickly changing, and large, repeatable
gains on concept tests are being reported. However, we may be losing
sight of what is arguably the most important goal of such a course:
development of scientific reasoning. Are we teaching this population
of students to think like scientists? |
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