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Baily, Charles; Finkelstein, Noah D. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2015
Most introductory quantum physics instructors would agree that transitioning students from classical to quantum thinking is an important learning goal, but may disagree on whether or how this can be accomplished. Although (and perhaps because) physicists have long debated the physical interpretation of quantum theory, many instructors choose to…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Mechanics (Physics), Quantum Mechanics, Science Curriculum
Bollen, Laurens; van Kampen, Paul; Baily, Charles; Kelly, Mossy; De Cock, Mieke – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2017
The ability to switch between various representations is an invaluable problem-solving skill in physics. In addition, research has shown that using multiple representations can greatly enhance a person's understanding of mathematical and physical concepts. This paper describes a study of student difficulties regarding interpreting, constructing,…
Descriptors: Symbols (Mathematics), Computer Graphics, Knowledge Representation, Problem Solving
Bollen, Laurens; van Kampen, Paul; Baily, Charles; De Cock, Mieke – Physical Review Physics Education Research, 2016
Many students struggle with the use of mathematics in physics courses. Although typically well trained in rote mathematical calculation, they often lack the ability to apply their acquired skills to physical contexts. Such student difficulties are particularly apparent in undergraduate electrodynamics, which relies heavily on the use of vector…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Magnets, Energy, Semi Structured Interviews
Baily, Charles; Finkelstein, Noah D. – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2010
Just as expert physicists vary in their personal stances on interpretation in quantum mechanics, instructors vary on whether and how to teach interpretations of quantum phenomena in introductory modern physics courses. In this paper, we document variations in instructional approaches with respect to interpretation in two similar modern physics…
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Physics, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction