Thesis Detail Page
Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics
written by
Christof Keebaugh
Here I present my work on developing and evaluating research-based learning tools for quantum mechanics. In particular, I will discuss the development and evaluation of two Quantum Interactive Learning Tutorials (QuILTs) focusing on Degenerate Perturbation Theory (DPT) and a System of Identical Particles. The QuILTs are guided by several learning theories from cognitive science and strive to help students develop a more robust understanding of the concepts covered. The investigation was carried out in advanced quantum mechanics courses by administering free-response and multiple-choice questions and conducting individual interviews with students. It was found that students share many common difficulties related to relevant physics concepts. They had difficulty with mathematical sense-making and applying linear algebra and combinatorics concepts correctly in this novel context of quantum mechanics. I describe how the research on student difficulties was used as a guide to develop and evaluate the QuILTs, which strives to help students develop a functional understanding of concepts necessary for DPT and a system of identical particles. I also discuss the development and validation of the DPT QuILT focusing on these issues and its in-class evaluation in the undergraduate and graduate courses that focused on these issues.
University:
University of Pittsburgh
Academic Department: Physics Pages 840
ComPADRE is beta testing Citation Styles!
Record Link
<a href="https://psrc.aapt.org/items/detail.cfm?ID=15123">Keebaugh, Christof. "Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics." Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, 2018.</a>
AIP Format
C. Keebaugh, , Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, 2018, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15123&DocID=5085).
AJP/PRST-PER
C. Keebaugh, Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics, Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, 2018, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15123&DocID=5085>.
APA Format
Keebaugh, C. (2018, July 19). Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics (Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, 2018). Retrieved December 10, 2024, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15123&DocID=5085
Chicago Format
Keebaugh, Christof. "Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics." Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, 2018. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15123&DocID=5085 (accessed 10 December 2024).
MLA Format
Keebaugh, Christof. "Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics." Dissertation. 19 July 2018. University of Pittsburgh, 2018. 10 Dec. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15123&DocID=5085>.
BibTeX Export Format
@phdthesis{
Author = "Christof Keebaugh",
Title = {Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics},
School = {University of Pittsburgh},
Type = {Dissertation},
Month = {July},
Year = {2018}
}
Refer Export Format
%A Christof Keebaugh %T Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics %R Dissertation %D July 19, 2018 %P 840 %I University of Pittsburgh %U https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15123&DocID=5085 %O Physics %O application/pdf %O Dissertation
EndNote Export Format
%0 Thesis %A Keebaugh, Christof %D July 19, 2018 %T Developing and Evaluating Research-Based Learning Tools for Quantum Mechanics %B Physics %I University of Pittsburgh %P 840 %8 July 19, 2018 %9 Dissertation %U https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=15123&DocID=5085 Disclaimer: ComPADRE offers citation styles as a guide only. We cannot offer interpretations about citations as this is an automated procedure. Please refer to the style manuals in the Citation Source Information area for clarifications.
Citation Source Information
The AIP Style presented is based on information from the AIP Style Manual. The APA Style presented is based on information from APA Style.org: Electronic References. The Chicago Style presented is based on information from Examples of Chicago-Style Documentation. The MLA Style presented is based on information from the MLA FAQ. |