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D. Abbott (NCSU PER website)
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D. Abbott,
D. Deardorff,
R. Beichner,
R. Allain,
and
J. Saul
Introduction to SCALE UP : Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Physics Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education.      
D. Abbott,
D. Deardorff,
R. Beichner,
R. Allain,
and
J. Saul
Evaluating introductory physics classes in light of ABET criteria : An Example of SCALE-UP Project Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education      
D. Abbott,
R. Beichner,
J. Saul,
and
G. Parker
Can one lab make a difference? American Journal of Physics, Supplement 1 to Volume 68, No. 7, July 2000      
J. Adams (Montana State University CAPER website)
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J. Adams
and
T. Slater
Student-supplied rationale for multiple-choice responses on the force concept inventory Unpublished paper, 1997      
J. Adams
and
T. Slater
Using Action Research to Bring the Large Class Down to Size Journal of College Science Teaching, vol. 28, no. 2, pp-87-90 (1998)      
J. Adams
and
T. Slater
Astronomy in the National Standards Journal of Geoscience Education, vol. 48(1), pp. 39-45 (2000)      
J. Adams
and
T. Slater
Implementing In-Class Collaborative Learning Group Activities in Large Lecture Astronomy Journal of College Science Teaching, in press for fall 2001      
R. Allain (NCSU PER website)
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R. Allain,
D. Deardorff,
R. Beichner,
D. Abbott,
and
J. Saul
Introduction to SCALE UP : Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Physics Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education.      
R. Allain,
D. Deardorff,
R. Beichner,
D. Abbott,
and
J. Saul
Evaluating introductory physics classes in light of ABET criteria : An Example of SCALE-UP Project Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education      
S. v. Aufschnaiter (University of Bremen, Germany, Insitute of Physics Education: more publications by S. v. Aufschnaiter)
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S. v. Aufschnaiter Development of Complexity by Dealing with Physical Qualities: One Type of Conceptual Change? Manuscript of presentation during ESERA-Conference in Kiel 1999Accepted for publication.      
S. v. Aufschnaiter,
and
M. Welzel
Investigations of Individual Learning Processes Collected Works    
S. v. Aufschnaiter,
and
M. Welzel
Individual Learning Processes - a Research Program with Focus on the Complexity of Situated Cognition Research in Science Education in Europe. Dordrecht: Kluwer, 209-215.      
L. Bao (click here for complete listing)
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I. Beatty (UMPERG website, Index of publications)
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I. Beatty,
W. Gerace,
and
R. Dufresne
Measuring and modeling physics students' conceptual knowledge structures through term association times 2002      
I. Beatty
and
W. Gerace
Probing physics students' conceptual knowledge structures through term association 2001      
I. Beatty ConMap: Investigating New Computer-Based Approaches to Assessing Conceptual Knowledge Structure in Physics (2000) 2000    
R. Beichner (NCSU PER website)
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R. Beichner,
D. Deardorff,
D. Abbott,
R. Allain,
and
J. Saul
Introduction to SCALE UP : Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Physics Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education.      
R. Beichner,
D. Deardorff,
D. Abbott,
R. Allain,
and
J. Saul
Evaluating introductory physics classes in light of ABET criteria : An Example of SCALE-UP Project Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education      
R. Beichner,
D. Deardorff,
D. Abbott,
R. Allain,
and
J. Saul
Promoting collaborative groups in large enrollment courses Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education      
R. Beichner,
D. Abbott,
J. Saul,
and
G. Parker
Can one lab make a difference? American Journal of Physics, Supplement 1 to Volume 68, No. 7, July 2000      
R. Beichner,
L. Bernold,
E. Burniston,
P. Dail,
R. Felder,
J. Gastineau,
M. Gjertsonl
and
J. Risley
Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum Am. J. Phys. 67, S16 (1999)      
R. Beichner Student-Centered Activities for Large-Enrollment University Physics (SCALE UP) Proceedings of the Sigma Xi Forum on the Reform of Undergraduate Education,
Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 1999
     
R. Beichner The impact of video motion analysis on kinematics graph interpretation skills American Journal of Physics, 64, 1272-1277      
R. Beichner Visualizing potential surfaces with a spreadsheet Physics Teacher, 35, 95-97      
R. Beichner Considering perception and cognition in the design of an instructional software package Multimedia Tools and Applications, 1, 173-184,
1995
     
R. Beichner Testing student interpretation of kinematics graphs American Journal of Physics, 62, 750-762,
1994
     
R. Beichner Multimedia Editing to Promote Science Learning Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 3, 55-70,
1994
     
R. Beichner Technology competencies for new teachers Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 9 (3), 17-20
1993
     
R. Beichner Development of a Graduate Class on Hypermedia Issues in Education ED TECH Review, 1 (1), 12-17
1993
     
R. Beichner The Effect of Simultaneous Motion Presentation and Graph Generation in a Kinematics Lab Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 27 (8), 803-815
1990
     
R. Beichner Model Classroom Design for High School Physics Summer, 1995 Version      
R. Beichner Macintosh Applications in Physics Labs The Physics Teacher, 27, 348-353
1989
     
R. Beichner Article on Physics Education American Physical Society's Physics News in 1996      
L. Bernold (NCSU PER website)
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L. Bernold,
R. Beichner,
E. Burniston,
P. Dail,
R. Felder,
J. Gastineau,
M. Gjertsonl
and
J. Risley
Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum Am. J. Phys. 67, S16 (1999)      
E. Burniston (NCSU PER website)
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E. Burniston,
R. Beichner,
L. Bernold,
P. Dail,
R. Felder,
J. Gastineau,
M. Gjertsonl
and
J. Risley
Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum Am. J. Phys. 67, S16 (1999)      
P. Dail (NCSU PER website)
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P. Dail,
L. Bernold,
E. Burniston,
R. Felder,
J. Gastineau,
M. Gjertsonl
and
J. Risley
Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum Am. J. Phys. 67, S16 (1999)      
D. Deardorff (NCSU PER website)
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R. Allain,
D. Deardorff,
R. Beichner,
D. Abbott,
and
J. Saul
Introduction to SCALE UP : Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Physics Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education.      
D. Deardorff,
R. Allain,
R. Beichner,
D. Abbott,
and
J. Saul
Evaluating introductory physics classes in light of ABET criteria : An Example of SCALE-UP Project Proceedings of the 2000 Annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education      
R. Dufresne (UMPERG website, Index of publications)
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R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace,
and
I. Beatty
Measuring and modeling physics students' conceptual knowledge structures through term association times 2002      
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
Questions first: The challenges, benefits, drawbacks, and results of asking students questiosn prior to formal instruction Proceedings of the 2001 Physics Education Research Conference (pp. 41-44). Rochester, NY.      
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
ASK-IT/A2L: Assessing Student Knowledge with Instructional Technology UMPERG Technical Report PERG
September 9, 2000
pp. 1-28
     
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
Minds-On Physics: Materials for Developing Concept-Based Problem-Solving Skills in Physics UMassPERG technical report (1994, rev. 2000)      
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
Concept-based problem solving: Making concepts the language of physics UMPERG Technical Report PERG
November 12, 1999
pp. 3-18
     
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace
and
W. Leonard
Using Technology to Implement Active Learning in Large Classes UMPERG Technical Report PERG
November 11, 1999
pp. 2-22
     
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace,
W. Leonard,
J. Mestre
and
Wenk, L.
Classtalk: A Classroom Communication System for Active Learning Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 7, pp. 3-47, 1996    
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace
and
W. Leonard
A Qualitative Model for the Storage of Domain-Specific Knowledge and Its Implications for Problem-Solving 1995      
R. Dufresne
and
W. Gerace
Using "extended scenario" to enhance learning during interactive lectures UMassPERG technical report,
1994
     
R. Dufresne Contributions from cognitive research to mathematics and science education Proceedings of the Workshop on Research in Science and Mathematics Education
(pp. 25-44). Pietermaritzburg, South Africa: Teeanem Printers (Pty) Ltd. (1992).
     
R. Duit (UMPERG website, Index of publications)
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R. Duit References from the DUIT bilbliography        
A. Elby (click here for complete listing)
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R. Felder (NCSU PER website)
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R. Felder,
L. Bernold,
E. Burniston,
P. Dail,
J. Gastineau,
M. Gjertsonl
and
J. Risley
Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum Am. J. Phys. 67, S16 (1999)      
A. Feldman (click here for more publications)
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A. Feldman Physics Teachers as Action Researchers        
A. Feldman Coming to understand teaching as a way of being: Teachers as knowers, reasoners, and understanders A paper presented at the Second International Conference on Teacher Education,
July 1-4, 1996, Netanya, Israel
     
R. Fuller (UNL RPEG website)
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R. Fuller ADAPT: A Multidisciplinary Piagetian-based Program for College Freshmen 1998      
R. Fuller Computer Intensive Physics Oral Presentation at the "National Conference on Science in Education and in Life,"
Saturday, April 06, 2002,
Lisboa, Portugal, March 6, 1998 (based on the Multimedia Mathematics Across the Curriculum project)
     
R. Fuller
and
D. Zollman
Teaching and Learning Physics with Interactive Video Physics Today, April 1994      
R. Fuller Hypermedia and the Knowing of Physics: Standing Upon the Shoulders of Giants 1992      
R. Fuller Multimedia - Hype or No ? 1992      
R. Fuller
and
D. Zollman
Learning Cycles in a Large Enrollment Class The Physics Teacher 28, 20-25 (1990)      
J. Gastineau (NCSU PER website)
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J. Gastineau,
L. Bernold,
E. Burniston,
P. Dail,
R. Felder,
M. Gjertsonl
and
J. Risley
Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum Am. J. Phys. 67, S16 (1999)      
M. Gjertsen (NCSU PER website)
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M. Gjertsonl,
L. Bernold,
E. Burniston,
P. Dail,
R. Felder,
J. Gastineau
and
J. Risley
Case study of the physics component of an integrated curriculum Am. J. Phys. 67, S16 (1999)      
W. Gerace (UMPERG website, Index of publications)
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W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
and
I. Beatty
Measuring and modeling physics students' conceptual knowledge structures through term association times 2002      
W. Gerace
and
I. Beatty
Probing physics students' conceptual knowledge structures through term association 2001      
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
Questions first: The challenges, benefits, drawbacks, and results of asking students questiosn prior to formal instruction Proceedings of the 2001 Physics Education Research Conference (pp. 41-44). Rochester, NY.      
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
ASK-IT/A2L: Assessing Student Knowledge with Instructional Technology UMPERG Technical Report PERG
September 9, 2000
pp. 1-28
     
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
Minds-On Physics: Materials for Developing Concept-Based Problem-Solving Skills in Physics UMassPERG technical report (1994, rev. 2000)      
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
J. Mestre
Concept-based problem solving: Making concepts the language of physics To be translated into Spanish to appear in, Constructivism and New Paradigms in Science and Education,
(Buenos Aires: Gedisa), 1999
     
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
and
W. Leonard
Using Technology to Implement Active Learning in Large Classes UMPERG Technical Report PERG
November 11, 1999
pp. 2-22
     
W. Gerace
and
W. Leonard
Exams as a Learning Experience for Students and Teachers 1994      
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard,
J. Mestre
and
Wenk, L.
Classtalk: A Classroom Communication System for Active Learning Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 7, pp. 3-47, 1996    
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne,
and
W. Leonard
A Qualitative Model for the Storage of Domain-Specific Knowledge and Its Implications for Problem-Solving 1995      
W. Gerace
and
R. Dufresne
Using "extended scenario" to enhance learning during interactive lectures UMassPERG technical report,
1994
     
N. Greene (UMPERG website, Index of publications)
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N. Greene
and
W. Leonard
A Demonstration of Kinematics Principles revised 1999      
N. Greene
and
W. Leonard
Theory Can Be Misleading: Balls on Tracks Revisited (Again) 1998      
F. Goldberg (SDSU Center for Research in Mathematics & Science Education website)
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F. Goldberg Some Roles of Computer Technology in Helping Students Learn Physics: Computer Simulations Paper presented at International Conference on Computer and Information Technology in Physics Education, Manila, Philippines (2001)      
F. Goldberg The CPU Light and Colour Computer Simulators Synopsis of paper presented at 2001 meeting of the European Science Education Research Association, Thessoloniki, Greece.      
F. Goldberg
and
V. Otero
The Roles of Laboratory and Computer Simulator Experiments in Helping Students Develop a Conceptual Model of Static Electricity Synopsis of paper presented at 2001 meeting of the European Science Education Research Association, Thessoloniki, Greece.      
F. Goldberg,
A. Johnson
and
V. Otero
How Does the Computer Facilitate the Development of Physics Knowledge by Prospective Elementary Teachers? Journal of Education 181 (2), 57-90.      
F. Goldberg The CPU Project: Students in control of inventing physics ideas. Forum on Education, American Physical Society.      
F. Goldberg
and
H. Niedderer
Learning Processes in Electric Circuits Paper presented at NARST, St. Louis MO, USA (1996)      
F. Goldberg
and
H. Niedderer
An Individual Student's Learning Process in Electrical Circuits Paper presented at NARST Annual Meeting,
1994 in Anaheim, CA.
     
R. Hake (Indianna University Physics Education Research website)
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R. Hake Suggestions for Administering and Reporting Pre/Post Diagnostic Tests May 18, 2001      
R. Hake Lessons From the Physics-Education-Reform Effort Conservation Ecology, August 19, 2001      
R. Hake The General Population's Ignorance of Science Related Societal Issues: A Challenge for the University AAPT Announcer 30(2), 105 (2000)      
R. Hake Is it Finally Time to Implement Curriculum S?" AAPT Announcer 30(4), 103 (2000)      
R. Hake Towards Paradigm Peace in Physics-Education Research Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,
New Orleans, April 24-28, 2000
     
R. Hake What Can We Learn from the Physics Education Reform Effort? ASME Mechanical Engineering Education Conference: "Drivers and Strategies of Major Program Change,"
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 26-29, 2000

 
 

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R. Hake Research, Development, and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education: A Web Guide for Non-Biologists 1999      
R. Hake What Can We Learn from the Biologists About Research, Development, and Change in Undergraduate Education? AAPT Announcer 29(4), 99 (1999);      
R. Hake Interactive-engagement vs Traditional Methods in Mechanics Instruction APS Forum on Education Newsletter,
1998 p. 5-7
     
R. Hake Analyzing change/gain scores 1998      
R. Hake Socratic Dialog-Inducing (SDI) Labs Website      
R. Hake Interactive-engagement vs traditional methods: A six-thousand-student survey of mechanics test data for introductory physics courses American Journal of Physics 66 (1), 64-74
(1998)
     
R. Hake Interactive-engagement methods in introductory mechanics courses Submitted on 6/19/98 to the Physics Education Research Supplement to AJP (PERS)      
R. Hake
and
J. Swihart
Diagnostic Student Computerized Evaluation of Multicomponent Courses Teaching and Learning,
Vol. V, No. 3 (Indiana University, January 1979, updated 11/97)
     
R. Hake Socratic Pedagogy in the Introductory Physics Lab Phys. Teach. 30, 546 (1992)      
R. Hake My Conversion To The Arons-Advocated Method Of Science Education Teaching Education
3(2), 109-111 (1991)
     
D. Hammer (click here for complete listing)
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R. Harrington (University of Maine PERL website)
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R. Harrington New standards for teaching middle school science: now that we have them, what do we do? Journal for Research in Rural Education, Spring 1997, Vol 13(1)      
R. Harrington A new model for a physics course for non-science majors: using an introductory physics course as a laboratory for training pre-service and in-service teachers to teach physics Presented at the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education (ICUPE), College Park, Maryland July 31-August 3, 1996      
K. Heller (University of Minnesota Physics Education Research and Development website)
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K. Heller Energy is Conserved -- Always Invited Talk, AAPT Winter Conference (Philadelphia, PA), January, 2002      
K. Heller,
V. Kuo
P. Heller
C. Henderson
and
I. Yerushalmi
What do students learn from Example Problem Solutions? Instructors' beliefs Invited Talk, AAPT Winter Conference (Philadelphia, PA), January, 2002      
K. Heller,
V. Kuo
P. Heller
C. Henderson
and
I. Yerushalmi
Instructors’ Ideas about Problem Solving – Grading Proceedings of the Physics Education Research Conference (Rochester, NY), July, 2001      
D. Hestenes (ASU Science Education and Physics Teaching website)
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D. Hestenes The scientific method Am. J. Phys. 67: 274 (1999)      
D. Hestenes Who needs physics education research!? Am. J. Phys. 66: 465-467 (1998)      
D. Hestenes What do graduate oral exams tell us? Am. J. Phys. 63      
D. Hestenes Modeling Methodology for Physics Teachers The changing role of the physics department in modern universities, American Institute of Physics Part II. p. 935-957      
D. Hestenes,
M. Wells
and
G. Swackhamer
A Modeling Method for High School Physics Instruction Am. J. Phys. 63: 606-619 (1995)      
D. Hestenes
and
I. Halloun
Search for Coherence in FCI data        
D. Hestenes
and
I. Halloun
Interpreting the FCI The Physics Teacher, 33 502-506 (1995)      
D. Hestenes,
M. Wells
and
G. Swackhamer
Force Concept Inventory The Physics Teacher 30: 141-158 (1992)      
D. Hestenes
and
M. Wells
A Mechanics Baseline Test The Physics Teacher 30: 159-165 (1992)      
D. Hestenes Modeling Games in the Newtonian World Am. J. Phys. 60: 732-748 (1992)      
D. Hestenes Secrets of Genius New Ideas in Psychology 8, No 2, 231-246, 1990      
D. Hestenes Toward a Modeling Theory of Physics Instruction Am. J. Phys. 55, 440-454 (1987)      
D. Hestenes
and
I. Halloun
Common Sense Concepts about Motion Am. J. Phys. 53, 1056-1065 (1985)      
D. Hestenes
and
I. Halloun
The Initial Knowledge State of College Physics Students Am. J. Phys. 53, 1043-1055 (1985).      
D. Hestenes Wherefore a Science of Teaching? The Physics Teacher 17, 235-242 (1979)      
R. Hill
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R. Hill The Design of an Instrument to Assess Problem Solving Activities in Technology Education Journal of Technology Education, Vol. 9, No. 1      
A. Hodari (click here for complete listing)
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B. Hufnagel (click here for complete listing)
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P. Jolly (click here for complete listing)
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J. Layman (click here for complete listing)
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W. Leonard (UMPERG website, Index of publications)
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R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace,
and
I. Beatty
Measuring and modeling physics students' conceptual knowledge structures through term association times 2002      
W. Leonard,
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne
and
J. Mestre
Questions first: The challenges, benefits, drawbacks, and results of asking students questiosn prior to formal instruction Proceedings of the 2001 Physics Education Research Conference (pp. 41-44). Rochester, NY.      
W. Leonard,
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne
and
J. Mestre
ASK-IT/A2L: Assessing Student Knowledge with Instructional Technology UMPERG Technical Report PERG
September 9, 2000
pp. 1-28
     
W. Leonard,
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne
and
J. Mestre
Minds-On Physics: Materials for Developing Concept-Based Problem-Solving Skills in Physics UMassPERG technical report (1994, rev. 2000)      
W. Leonard,
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne
and
J. Mestre
Concept-based problem solving: Making concepts the language of physics UMPERG Technical Report PERG
November 12, 1999
pp. 3-18
     
W. Leonard,
W. Gerace
and
R. Dufresne
Using Technology to Implement Active Learning in Large Classes UMPERG Technical Report PERG
November 11, 1999
pp. 2-22
     
W. Leonard
and
N. Greene
A Demonstration of Kinematics Principles revised 1999      
W. Leonard
and
N. Greene
Theory Can Be Misleading: Balls on Tracks Revisited (Again) 1998      
W. Leonard,
W. Gerace,
R. Dufresne
and
J. Mestre
Classtalk: A Classroom Communication System for Active Learning Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 7, pp. 3-47, 1996    
W. Leonard
R. Dufresne,
W. Gerace
and
R. Dufresne
A Qualitative Model for the Storage of Domain-Specific Knowledge and Its Implications for Problem-Solving 1995      
M. Loverude (University of Washington PEG website)
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M. Loverude,
C. Kautz
and
P. Heron
Student understanding of the first law of thermodynamics: Relating work to the adiabatic compression of an ideal gas Am.J. Phys. 70 (2) 137 (2002)  
Abstract
   
D. MacIsaac (Northern Arizona University: Purcell: PER website)
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D. MacIsaac Active Engagement, Cooperative Learning in Large Enrollment Introductory College Physics Lectures for Preservice Teachers NSF CETP Conference, March 24, 2000      
D. MacIsaac Seat Experiments in Introductory College (Algebra-Based)Electricity, Magnetism & Optics Lectures for Nonmajors Presentation given at the University of Helsinki, Finland in Nov, 1998      
D. MacIsaac,
R. Cole
and
D.Cole
Active Engagement, Cooperative Learning in Large Enrollment Introductory College Physics Lectures for Preservice Teachers Submitted for publication in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching      
E. Mazur (Harvard University Physics Education website)
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E. Mazur,
C. Crouch
and
A. Fagen
Peer Instruction: Results from a Range of Classroom To be published in Phys. Teach.      
E. Mazur
and
C. Crouch
Peer Instruction: Ten Years of Experience and Results Am. J. Phys. 69, 970-977 (2001)      
E. Mazur
and
D. Wheeler
The Great Thermometer Challenge Phys. Teach. 38, 235 (2000)      
E. Mazur Peer Instruction: Getting Students to Think in Class In The Changing Role of Physics Departments in Modern Universities, Part Two: Sample Classes, AIP Conference Proceedings 399, pp. 981- 988 (American Institute of Physics, Woodbury, New York, 1997)      
E. Mazur Understanding or memorization: Are we teaching the right thing In Conference on the Introductory Physics Course, pp. 113- 124 (Wiley, New York, 1997)      
E. Mazur Moving the Mountain: Impediments to Change In Proceedings of the Third Annual NISE Forum, (1998) 91-93.      
L. McDermott (University of Washington PEG website)
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L. McDermott Oersted Medal Lecture 2001: Physics education research: The key to student learning Am.J. Phys. 69 (11) 1127 (2001)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
P. Shaffer,
and
C. Constantinou
Preparing teachers to teach physics and physical science by inquiry Physics Education 35, (6) 411 (November 2000)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
P. Shaffer,
S. Vokos,
and
B. Ambrose
Student understanding of the wave nature of matter: Diffraction and interference of particles Phys. Educ. Res., Am. J. Phys 68 (S1) S42 (2000)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott Resource letter on Physics Education Research Am. J. Phys. 67(9) 755 (1999)    
L. McDermott
and
L.S. DeWater
The need for special science courses for teachers: Two perspectives An invited chapter in Inquiring into Inquiry in Science Learning and Teaching, Washington, D.C.: AAAS (2000)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
K. Wosilait,
P. Heron,
and
P. Shaffer
Addressing student difficulties in applying a wave model to the interference and diffraction of light Phys. Educ. Res., Am J. Phys. Suppl. 67 (7) S5 (1999)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
S. Ambrose,
P. Heron,
and
Vokos, S.
Student understanding of common representations of light as an electromagnetic wave: Relating the formalism to physical phenomena Am. J. Phys. 67 (10) 891 (1999)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
P. Heron
Bridging the gap between teaching and learning in geometrical optics: The role of research Opt. & Phot. News 9 (9) 30 (1998)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
B. Ambrose,
P. Shaffer,
and
R. Steinberg
An investigation of student understanding of single-slit diffraction and double-slit interference Am. J. Phys. 67 (2) (1999)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
P. Shaffer,
and
K. Wosilait
Research as a guide for the development and assessment of a tutorial on Light and Shadow Am. J. Phys. 66 (10) 906 (1998)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
T. O'Brien Pride,
and
S. Vokos
The challenge of matching learning assesments to teaching goals: An example from the work-energy and impulse-momentum theorems Am. J. Phys. 66 (2) 147 (1998)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
R.N. Steinberg,
and
G.E. Oberem
A computer program on the photoelectric effect: A research tool and an instructional aid Am. J. Phys.64 (11) 1370 (1996)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
D. Grayson
Use of the computer for research on student thinking in physics Am. J. Phys. 64 (5) 557 (1996)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
P. Shaffer,
and
M. Somers
Research as a guide for curriculum development: An illustration in the context of the Atwood's machine Am. J. Phys. 62 (1) 46-55 (1994)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
P. Shaffer
Research as a guide for curriculum development: An example from introductory electricity, Part I: Investigation of student understanding Am. J. Phys. 60 (11), 994 (1992); Erratum to Part I, Am. J. Phys. 61 (1), 81 (1993)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
P. Shaffer
Research as a guide for curriculum development: An example from introductory electricity, Part II: Design of instructional strategies Am. J. Phys. 60 (11), 1003 (1992)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott A perspective on teacher preparation in physics and other sciences: The need for special courses for teachers Am. J. Phys. 58 (8), 734 (1990)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott Research and computer-based instruction: Opportunity for interaction Am. J. Phys. 58 (5), 452 (1990)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
R. Lawson
Student understanding of the work-energy and impulse-momentum theorems Am. J. Phys. 55 (9), 811 (1987)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott,
M. Rosenquist,
and
E. van Zee
Student difficulties in connecting graphs and physics: Examples from kinematics Am. J. Phys. 55 (6), 503 (1987)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
M. Rosenquist
A conceptual approach to teaching kinematics Am. J. Phys. 55 (5), 407 (1987)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
F. Goldberg
An investigation of student understanding of the real image formed by a converging lens or concave mirror Am. J. Phys. 55 (2), 108 (1987)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
D. Trowbridge
Investigation of student understanding of the concept of acceleration in one dimension Am. J. Phys. 49 (3), 242 (1981)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott
and
D. Trowbridge
Investigation of student understanding of the concept of velocity in one dimension Am. J. Phys. 48 (12), 1020 (1980)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott Teacher education and the implementation of elementary science curricula Am. J. Phys. 44 (5), 434 (1976)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott Practice teaching program in physics for future elementary school teachers Am. J. Phys. 42, 737 (1974)  
Abstract
   
L. McDermott PCombined physics course for future elementary and secondary school teachers Am. J. Phys. 42, 668 (1974)  
Abstract
   
J. Mestre (UMPERG website, Index of publications)
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J. Mestre,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
W. Gerace
Questions first: The challenges, benefits, drawbacks, and results of asking students questiosn prior to formal instruction Proceedings of the 2001 Physics Education Research Conference (pp. 41-44). Rochester, NY.      
J. Mestre,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
W. Gerace
ASK-IT/A2L: Assessing Student Knowledge with Instructional Technology UMPERG Technical Report PERG
September 9, 2000
pp. 1-28
     
J. Mestre,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
W. Gerace
Minds-On Physics: Materials for Developing Concept-Based Problem-Solving Skills in Physics UMassPERG technical report (1994, rev. 2000)      
J. Mestre,
R. Dufresne,
W. Leonard
and
W. Gerace
Concept-based problem solving: Making concepts the language of physics UMPERG Technical Report PERG
November 12, 1999
pp. 3-18
     
J. Mestre,
W. Gerace,
W. Leonard,
and
Wenk, L.
Classtalk: A Classroom Communication System for Active Learning Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 7, pp. 3-47, 1996    
J. Mestre Cognitive aspects of learning and teaching science In S.J. Fitzsimmons & L.C. Kerpelman (Eds.),
Teacher Enhancement for Elementary and Secondary Science and Mathematics: Status, Issues and Problems
(pp. 3-1 - 3-53)
Washington, D.C.: National Science Foundation (NSF 94-80)
     
H. Niedderer (University of Bremen, Germany, Insitute of Physics Education: more publications by H. Niedderer)
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H. Niedderer,
A. Tiberghien,
C. Buty,
K. Haller,
L. Hucke,
F. Sander,
H. Fischer,
H. Schecker,
S. v. Aufschnaiter
and
M. Welzel
Category Based Analysis of Videotapes from Labwork (CBAV) - the Method and Results from four Case-Studies, 1998 WORKING PAPER 9 from the European project LABWORK IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (Targeted Socio-Economic Research Programme, Project PL 95-2005), 51 pages.      
H. Niedderer
T. Bethge,
H. Cassens,
and
J. Petri
Laboratory tasks with MBL and MBS in introductory physics classes for prospective high school teachers The changing role of physics departments in modern universities, Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education (ICUPE). New York: American Institute of Physics, P.659-668 , 1997      
H. Niedderer
and
H. Schecker
Teaching quantum atomic physics in college and research results about a learning pathway The changing role of physics departments in modern universities, Proceedings of the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education (ICUPE). New York: American Institute of Physics, P.461-474, 1997      
H. Niedderer
and
H. Schecker
Collected Works:
  • Computers in Physics Education
  • STELLA Models
  • Quantum Physics
  • Physics Learning
  • Science Curicula
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    H. Niedderer Learning process studies in physics: A review of concepts and results Paper presented at AERA, Chicago, USA