Published 2019 | Version v1
Journal article

Impact of a didactic sequence on basic Astronomy concepts for graduates in Physics of online and classroom modalities

  • 1. Institut für Geophysik und extraterrestrische Physik -Technische Universität Braunschweig - (Germany)
  • 2. Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul – 01506-000 (Brazil)
  • 3. Instituto Federal de Alagoas – Brazil, 57120-000 (Brazil)

Description

The purpose of this paper is to present the results obtained with the execution of a course of basic subjects in Astronomy for university students of Physics in face to face and in distance learning courses that were organized through Potentially Significant Teaching Units (PSTU). It is an applied and descriptive research, and the technical procedures adopted were survey (pre-test, post-test and qualification questionnaire) and technical action research (application of the course through the PSTU). Through statistical analysis the results show that the difference of the means (before and after the course) of the students is statistically significant, indicating a possible evolution in the basic knowledge of these in relation to the themes of Astronomy proposed in the didactic sequences. In addition, according to the qualification test the activities developed in the course administered, created a favorable climate for learning, thus indicating the success of the same.

Availability note (English)

Available from https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2019/05/epjconf_ise2a2017_01021.pdf; https://doaj.org/article/898e77a81c5743db962117ed839a2b44

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
EPJ. Web of Conferences
Journal Volume
200
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
2100-014X

Conference

Title
International Symposium on Education in Astronomy and Astrobiology
Acronym
ISE2A 2017
Dates
3-7 Jul 2017
Place
Utrecht (Netherlands)

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
53098149
Subject category
S96: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ASTRONOMY; EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; LEARNING; PUBLIC OPINION