Exploring possible selves in a first-year physics foundation class: Engaging students by establishing relevance

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Exploring possible selves in a first-year physics foundation class: Engaging students by establishing relevance

Students often complain that they cannot see the relevance of what they are being taught in foundation physics classes. While revising and adjusting the curriculum and teaching are important, this study suggests it might also be useful to help students view their learning in relation to their future...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Bennett, Dawn, Roberts, Lynne, Creagh, C.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	American Physical Society 2016
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/35991

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