Collaborative mechanistic reasoning: A proposed mechanism for learning in interactive instruction

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dc.contributor.advisorClose, Eleanor
dc.contributor.authorHesaaraki, Shahrzad
dc.contributor.committeeMemberOlmstead, Alice
dc.contributor.committeeMemberDickinson, Gail
dc.contributor.committeeMemberDonnelly, David
dc.contributor.committeeMemberClose, Hunter
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-10T18:13:17Z
dc.date.available2021-05-10T18:13:17Z
dc.date.issued2021-05
dc.description.abstractA large body of research supports the positive impact of interactive instruction on student learning. The mechanism for this increased student learning, however, is less well understood. We propose collaborative mechanistic reasoning as a possible mechanism for this enhanced learning (McDermott, Shaffer, & University of Washington Physics Education Group, 2002; V. Otero, Pollock, & Finkelstein, 2010). In this research, we analyze video episodes of small group work during weekly LA preparation sessions, using a discourse analysis framework developed by Russ et al. (2008) to identify elements of mechanistic reasoning. This framework allows us to identify episodes of high-level mechanistic reasoning in LA discussion. In our analysis, we are focused on the highest level of mechanistic reasoning, <i>chaining</i>. We look closely at when and how LAs engage in collaborative chaining throughout their group work.
dc.description.departmentPhysics
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dc.format.extent103 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationHesaaraki, S. (2021). <i>Collaborative mechanistic reasoning: A proposed mechanism for learning in interactive instruction</i> (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/13525
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectPhysics
dc.subjectEducation
dc.subjectReasoning
dc.subject.lcshReasoning (Psychology)
dc.subject.lcshCognition
dc.subject.lcshDatabase design
dc.titleCollaborative mechanistic reasoning: A proposed mechanism for learning in interactive instruction
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.departmentPhysics
thesis.degree.disciplinePhysics
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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