Enhancing Physics Education with an Effective Personalized Assessment Model

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Abstract

The recent development of physics education leads educators to explore new teaching and learning methodologies and restructure classes and assignments to bring students' knowledge to the highest level of education by allowing learners to gain various skills that will be beneficial in their future.

We discuss developing and delivering effective introductory level physics courses by personalizing the class and individualizing the assignments in all teaching modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online). Various teaching and learning activities are aimed at effective learning and interaction to enhance student learning. Student registration and retention are well preserved by providing learners freedom of education, a sense of belonging, mindset-growing encouragements, effective feedback, problem-solving strategies, and one-to-one communications.

Academic integrity is well-balanced by individualizing the assignments, personalizing class materials, breaking down problems, and investigating AI usage.

The students' performances are analyzed by evaluating class performance in total grade distribution, missing assignments, and choice-based learning. Student progress is investigated by analyzing their commitment, respect, willingness to improve, and time management toward education.

Overall, the class model demonstrates great performance, progress, and achievements that indicate a positive learning environment for all students throughout the semester. Hence, the effective model with personalized assignments and other strategies that we share will be highly beneficial for physics education.

Presenters

  • Kalani Hettiarachchilage

    College of Staten Island, City University of New York

Authors

  • Neel Haldolaarachchige

    Rowan University, Bergen Community College

  • Kalani Hettiarachchilage

    College of Staten Island, City University of New York