Interactive learning in a higher education Level 1 mechanics module

• Published in: International journal of science education Vol. 23; no. 9; pp. 955 - 967
• Main Authors: Booth, Kathryn, James, Brain W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis Group 01.09.2001; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Cognitive Style; Curriculum subjects: programmes and methods; Educational sciences; Exact and natural sciences; Fragebogen; Förderprogramm; Higher Education; Interaktion; Learning Modules; Leistungsmessung; Mechanics (Physics); Mechanik; Methode; Methodik; Science Education; Teaching Methods; Thinking Skills; Physical Science; Evaluation; Teaching method; Cohort analysis; Higher Education; Methodology

Concern has been expressed that traditional higher education programmes are producing students with a surface approach to learning, rather than the desired deep approach. The aim of this study was to encourage Level 1 students (those taking the subject for the first time at higher education level) t...