[Academic] Fwd: IOP/HEG Problem-solving event

[Nigel Langford]

Dear All,

Please see below from Antje Kohnle at St Andrews.

Nigel
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From: Antje Kohnle <ak81 at st-andrews.ac.uk<mailto:ak81 at st-andrews.ac.uk>>
Subject: IOP/HEG Problem-solving event
Date: 10 May 2013 13:11:05 BST
To: Nigel Langford <n.langford at strath.ac.uk<mailto:n.langford at strath.ac.uk>>



Dear Nigel,

With apologies for the short notice, see below details of an IOP/HEA
workshop on investigating and enhancing students' problems-solving
strategies taking place in Edinburgh next Wednesday. The programme is
attached. It is not too late to register for the event. Please could
you pass this email on to any colleagues you know who may be interested?

Thanks,
   Antje




Investigating and enhancing students' problem-solving strategies

Wednesday 15 May 2013

University of Edinburgh, School of Physics and Astronomy

Developing students' problem-solving ability is one of the key goals
of physics courses. Substantial research has been done on elucidating
expert-novice differences in problem-solving in terms of their
organization of knowledge, categorization of problems, planning of
solutions and metacognitive abilities. In recent years, progress has
been made in teaching problem solving skills through the use of
structured multi-step problem-solving strategies, collaborative group
work and context-rich problems , qualitative strategies that discuss
the use and application of physics principles and concepts, and a
focus on particular elements of problem-solving. Progress has also
been made in the assessment of student problem-solving processes
using rubrics that define attainment criteria in general problem-solving areas.

This workshop will give an overview of recent developments and
outcomes of physics education research into problem-solving in the UK
and overseas, focusing on results that have direct relevance to
physics teaching. The workshop will highlight resources available to
instructors to assess and enhance students' problem-solving abilities.

Please see the attached programme for more information.

The meeting is free of charge to attend, but we would ask that you
register in advance at

<http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/detail/2013/15_May_2013_HEA_STEM_Problem_Solving_Edinburgh>http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/events/detail/2013/15_May_2013_HEA_STEM_Problem_Solving_Edinburgh




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Dr. Antje Kohnle
School of Physics and Astronomy
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews
Fife KY16 9SS
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