Category
Education
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
This study documented the potential change in student epistemology of learning biomechanical concepts over a 5-week introductory biomechanics course implementing low-tech AL exercises. Twenty-five students agreed to participate and completed a pre- and post-test consisting of the Biomechanics Concept Inventory version 2 and two questions on their perceptions about the nature of learning. The active learning instruction increased mastery of biomechanical concepts over levels previously reported for lecture alone. Most students had positive perceptions of active learning experiences, however, some (4-12%) students had negative perceptions and decreased their interest in working with other students. Student epistemology did not change over the course and was not related to mastery of biomechanics concepts.
Recommended Citation
Knudson, Duane
(2019)
"ACTIVE LEARNING AND STUDENT BELIEFS ABOUT LEARNING,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 37:
Iss.
1, Article 80.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol37/iss1/80
