LoPresto, Michael C. (2010) Using visual assessments and tutorials to teach solar system concepts in introductory astronomy. Astronomy Education Review, 9 (1). 010101. pp. 1-12.

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Abstract

Visual assessments and tutorials are instruments that rely on student construction and/or examination of pictures and/or diagrams rather than multiple choice and/or short answer questions. Being a very visual subject, astronomy lends itself to assessments and tutorials of this type. What follows is a report on the results of the use of visual assessments and tutorials for instruction on two specific solar system topics in introductory astronomy: the orbits of comets and extrasolar planets.

Item ID:	32849
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1539-1515
Keywords:	astronomy; celestial mechanics; comets; extrasolar planets; physics education; college nonmajors; solar system; extrasolar planets; research into teaching/learning; hands-on activities; teaching approaches; demonstrations; cooperative group activities; assessment
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2014 04:18
FoR Codes:	02 PHYSICAL SCIENCES > 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences > 020199 Astronomical and Space Sciences not elsewhere classified @ 50% 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130299 Curriculum and Pedagogy not elsewhere classified @ 50%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930201 Pedagogy @ 50% 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970102 Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences @ 50%
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