INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

THERMODYNAMICSTHERMODYNAMICSCMT 251/ CMT 408CMT 251/ CMT 408

WELCOME TO ALLWELCOME TO ALL

LECTURERAssoc. Prof. Dr. Jaafar Jantan a.k.a. Dr. J.J.

Room 516, FSGVoice: 5544-4593 or 019-355-1621

Email: drjjlanita@hotmail.comWeb:

http://www.uitm.edu.my/faculties/fsg/drjj1.html

My conceptual understanding in physics is weak

Freq / %Nov 01

Freq / %May 02

Disagree 16; 23.5 11; 21.6

Unsure 10; 14.7 20; 39.2

Agree 42; 61.8 20; 39.2

Total 68; 100 100

COURSE EVALUATIONCOURSE EVALUATION

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I memorized most of the equations in physics and not really understanding them.

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Disagree 15; 22.1 16; 30.8

Unsure 11; 16.2 12; 23.1

Agree 42; 61.8 24; 46.2

Total 68; 100 52; 100

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I found thermodynamics to be a very difficult course.

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Disagree 26; 38.2 27; 51.9

Unsure 17; 25.0 21; 40.4

Agree 25; 36.8 4; 7.7

Total 68; 100 52; 100

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The course outline/syllabi which was distributed at the beginning of the semester had helped me focus my learning and structure my time appropriately and should be employed in all classes.

Freq / %Nov01

Freq / %May02

Disagree 4; 5.9 4; 7.8

Unsure 6; 8.8 6; 11.8

Agree 58; 85.3 41; 80.4

Total 68; 100 51; 100

COURSE EVALUATIONCOURSE EVALUATION

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The textbook helped me learn thermodynamics better than if there is no textbook.

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Disagree 5; 7.4 4; 7.7

Unsure 3; 4.4 2; 3.8

Agree 60; 88.2 46; 88.5

Total 68; 100 52;100

COURSE EVALUATIONCOURSE EVALUATION

Thermodynamics Cengel & Yunus

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I feel that the consultancy, peer-discussion learning cycle format is a waste of time.

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Disagree 47; 70.1 22; 43.1

Unsure 12; 17.9 19; 37.3

Agree 8; 11.9 10; 19.6

Total 67; 100 51;100

COURSE EVALUATIONCOURSE EVALUATION

Thermodynamics Cengel & Yunus

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I feel that the traditional transmittalist method (lecturer talk in front and student listen and taking notes) is the best way of learning as compared to the peer-facilitating learning-cycle that is presently used for this class.

Freq / %Nov01

Freq / %May02

Disagree 44; 64.7 21; 41.2

Unsure 12; 17.6 13; 25.5

Agree 12; 17.6 17; 33.3

Total 67; 100 51;100

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My command of English comprehension is not good and I have difficulties understanding the textbook, lecture and the questions in tests and quizzes.

Freq / %Nov01

Freq / %May02

Disagree 24; 35.3 19; 36.5

Unsure 11; 16.2 10; 19.2

Agree 33; 48.5 23; 44.2

Total 68; 100 52;100

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QUOTEQUOTESS

“I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think” - Socrates.

“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn’ - Einstein.

“Education consists mainly in what we have unlearned” - Mark Twain.

LEARNINGLEARNING

Paul G. Hewitt, Conceptual Physics

“…. But introductory physics that emphasizes computation misses something essential - comprehensioncomprehension - a gut feeling for the concepts…..”

LEARNING PHYSICSLEARNING PHYSICS

LEARNING PHYSICSLEARNING PHYSICS

“..Memorization is not only useless but counterproductive..” Whitaker, 1985

LEARNINGLEARNING

Facilitators session with Dr. JJ, Fri/Sat for 2 hours. Remedial session & Concept Introduction

Picnic Day: Concept reinforcement & problem

solving with FCs onlywith FCs only. Sunday for 3 hrs

Peer FCs discuss collaboratively with peers (4

peers/FC) on Tue for 2 hours. Use Concept Maps.

Reinforcement + quiz: with all students Thurs

for 2 hrs

Newset ofFC’s

All studentsWill Self Assess

MondayConcept Map/Reading Assignment& Self Assess isDue

DiscussOutside

ClassPost assessDue Weds

LEARNING LEARNING METHODSMETHODS

Peer Facilitating Collaborative Learning Cycle

Mentor - mentee session Facilitators (FC) (between 15 -20 pupils)

meet me for about 2 hours on Fridays. A coordinator is appointed – those with

highest CGPA. Coordinator responsible to assist peers to

clarify confusing concepts. FCs must read the textbook &

simplified notes on the week’s topic. Concept Maps.

FC evaluate themselves using specific operational/outcome objectives on the week’s topic.

LEARNING LEARNING METHODSMETHODS

Mentor - mentee session - Reinforcement

Facilitators (FC) meet me for about 3 hours on Sundays.

Lunch provided (not during Ramadhan). Concepts are reviewed and discussed. Selected examples or problems are

solved. Plenty of two-way discussion initiated by

the mentor.

LEARNING LEARNING METHODSMETHODS

Peer Facilitating session• Facilitators (FC) meet with their assigned

peers (peers have submitted reading assignment/CMAP) & initiate discussion.

Peers must self-assess using specific operational objectives & email to me before peer discussion.

Review & discussions (often knowledge sharing) by FC. NO TEACHING.

At end of session, peers go through the specific outcome again for post-assessment.

I just go around from group to group to answer questions.

LEARNING LEARNING METHODSMETHODS

LEARNING LEARNING METHODSMETHODS

Reinforcement With All Students

A lecture/discussion concentrating on overview by me by using the Socratic Dialogue method + using concept maps.

Short 2-3 minute group discussion whenever I seek for answers.

Evaluation - 15 minute quiz focusing on ability to draw graphs, express ideas, read tables and write mathematical expressions – minimal or no computation.

LEARNING LEARNING METHODSMETHODS

ConfuciousConfucious

I hear and I forget

QuotesQuotes

I see and I rememberI do and I understand

LEARNINGLEARNING

Matric Perlis 2002-Matric Perlis 2002-ConclusionConclusion

Research Findings – Retention % of Research Findings – Retention % of Learning After 3 days periodLearning After 3 days period

QuotesQuotes

Hear only – 20%

See only 30%Read only – 10%

Say only – 70%

Say & do simultaneously - 90%

See + hear – 50%

CATEGORIES Amount Percent Total

Tests 3 10% 30%

Reading Assignment 9 1% 9%

Quiz 5 of 6 2% 10%

Peer-Facilitating Project

Facilitator

Self-assessment

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9

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11%

Final Exam 1 40% 40%

COURSE ASSESSMENTCOURSE ASSESSMENT

Refer to the course outline/syllabi for details

AsPEN 2002AsPEN 2002

Change Principle:

It is very difficult to change an established mental model substantially.

Views on Views on LearningLearning

Drawing of an old woman. Or is it a young one? From Harvard-Radcliffe Cognitive Science Society, Caly Budin, Pres.

Reading & listening to lectures, for most students, are ineffective ways to change their mental models. or removing misinterpretation..