The goal of this book is to introduce a reader to a new philosophy of teaching and learning physics - Investigative Science Learning Environment, or ISLE (pronounced as a small island).
ISLE is an example of an "intentional" approach to curriculum design and learning activities (MacMillan and Garrison 1988 A Logical Theory of Teaching: Erotetics and Intentionality). Intentionality means that the process through which the learning occurs is as crucial for learning as the final outcome or learned content. In ISLE, the process through which students learn mirrors the practice of physics.
Author(s): Eugenia Etkina, David T. Brookes, Gorazd Planinsić
Series: IOP Concise Physics
Publisher: IOP Publishing
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 136
City: Bristol
PRELIMS.pdf
Preface
Acknowledgements
Author biographies
Eugenia Etkina
David T Brookes
Gorazd Planinsic
CH001.pdf
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 ISLE and interactive teaching methods
1.2 Example of an ISLE process
1.3 Elements of the ISLE process and their logical connections
1.4 Interlude: when inquiry fails: the need for a framework of epistemic practices
References
CH002.pdf
Chapter 2 Examples of ISLE-based learning of traditional physics topics and examples of ISLE-based physics problems11Most of the examples in this chapter are taken from College Physics: Explore and Apply 2nd edition by Etkina, Planinsic and Van Heuvelen (2019) (CP:EA). In the textbook, one can find more material and more problems. ©2019. Reprinted by permission of Pearson Education, Inc., New York, New York.
2.1 Student learning of traditional topics
2.1.1 Newton’s third law
2.1.2 Electromagnetic induction
2.1.3 Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
2.2 Developing mathematical relations
2.3 Problem solving
2.4 Role of the textbook
2.5 Interlude: the tyranny of coverage
Knowledge is a process, not an object
Systemic change
Freedom from the tyranny of coverage
References
CH003.pdf
Chapter 3 Justifying elements of the ISLE learning system
3.1 How people learn?
3.2 Learning is a social process
3.3 Developing confidence and growth mindset
3.4 What do students need for success in their future lives and for success in the science workplace?
3.5 Interlude: learning is hard, you’re going to be uncomfortable in here
The gap between school and real-life learning
Fostering the transformation
Inquiry learning is transformative for the instructor as well
References
CH004.pdf
Chapter 4 Scientific abilities
4.1 Defining scientific abilities
4.2 Fine-tuning scientific abilities and devising rubrics to assess them
References
CH005.pdf
Chapter 5 Assessment
5.1 Interlude: experiments with assessment
References
CH006.pdf
Chapter 6 How ISLE affects teachers and researchers
References
CH007.pdf
Chapter 7 Summary and tips for those who wish to implement ISLE
7.1 ISLE from the instructor and student perspective
7.2 Organizing ISLE-based courses
7.3 ISLE itself is not a guarantee for motivation
7.4 Unit breakdown in a large enrollment course
7.5 Frequently asked questions
7.6 Summary
7.7 List of additional resources for ISLE-based activities
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