Dynamic Science Assessment: A Vygotskian Approach to Assess Physics Classrooms

Garima Bansal

Dynamic Science Assessment: A Vygotskian Approach to Assess Physics Classrooms

Garima Bansal

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Research output: Types of Thesis › Doctoral thesis

Abstract

Dynamic Assessment is an approach based upon Lev Vygotsky’s notion of Zone of Proximal Development. This study examined the ways in which a secondary grade Physics teacher in an Indian school assessed learners’ conceptual understanding and epistemic skills in a unit of Electricity. Using qualitative research methods, it was observed that teachers and students could collaboratively generate knowledge in problem solving situations used in Dynamic Assessments.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Supervisors/Advisors	Mathew, Rama, Advisor, External person
Publication status	Published - 2008

Keywords

Electricity
India
Physic teachers
Science assessment

Disciplines

Education

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