In:
South African Journal of Science, Academy of Science of South Africa, Vol. 110, No. 1/2 ( 2014-02-05), p. 1-9
Abstract:
Amidst a critical national shortage of qualified Black graduates in the pure and applied sciences, the University of KwaZulu-Natal has responded to a call from government for redress by launching the BSc4 Augmented Physics programme. In this paper, the methods employed to foster learning and to encourage student success in the Mechanics module of the Augmented Physics programme are described and discussed. The use of problem-based learning and a holistic learning policy that focuses on the emotional, physical and knowledge development of the student seems to have yielded higher throughput in the first semester of an undergraduate programme in Physics. Furthermore, the results point to an increase in the conceptual understanding of the student with respect to Mechanics. When appraising this success, the results of the 2007–2009 cohorts, with and without teaching interventions in place, were analysed. These initial analyses pave the way for a course designed to benefit the student and improve throughput. These methods are not unique to Physics and can be adapted for any module in any country.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1996-7489
DOI:
10.1590/sajs.2014/20120096
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Academy of Science of South Africa
Publication Date:
2014
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2067033-3
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2482725-3
