Department of Physics
Center for Physics Education Research
The Center for Physics Education Research (CPER) group is interested in studying various aspects of the processes of teaching and learning physics. Research topics range from the study of student behaviors, learning styles, and cognitive processes to the study of uses and effects of new interactive technologies in learning physics. Each research topic is based upon the development and evaluation of an educational methodology, so the work by this group involves hand-in-hand research and development.
Research and Publications
Current projects include Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT): A unique way of blending the World Wide Web technology with active-learner pedagogy, "just in time."; Tutorials: Integrating the "Tutorials in Introductory Physics" into our standard second semester introductory electricity and magnetism course; and Spaceship Earth - Educational Outreach: The educational outreach component of a National Science Foundation-funded project, "Spaceship Earth: A Polar Network of Neutron Monitors."
We have published in IASTED International Conference on Computers and Advanced Technology in Education , The Physics Teacher, American Association for Higher Education/National Research Council, International Journal of Modern Physics, College Teaching, American Journal of Physics, Journal of Educational Technology Systems and have several books to our credit.