Development of Instructional Systems for Teaching an Electricity and Magnetism Course for Engineers.

Marr, M. J.; Thomas, E. W.; Benne, M. R.; Thomas, A.; Hume, R. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ608732

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Publication Date: 1999

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Development of Instructional Systems for Teaching an Electricity and Magnetism Course for Engineers.

Marr, M. J.; Thomas, E. W.; Benne, M. R.; Thomas, A.; Hume, R. M.

American Journal of Physics, v67 n9 p789-802 Sep 1999

Describes a study of three parts: (1) the application of a statistical technique for predicting performance; (2) a computer program for teaching basic problem-solving skills; and (3) evidence for the value of teaching with complex homework problems in an introductory physics course required for engineering majors. (Contains 42 references.) (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Diagnosis, Electricity, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Homework, Magnets, Physics, Precision Teaching, Problem Solving, Science Education, Student Characteristics, Student Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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