Date of Defense
4-20-1992
Department
Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Larry Oppliger
Second Advisor
Dr. Robert Poel
Third Advisor
Paul Nevins
Abstract
It is well documented that there is a general lack of enthusiasm displayed by most high school students towards the sciences. Questions such as "Why are we studying this, I'll never use it?", "This is boring.", and "How does this relate to the real world?" are common in the classroom. This study seeks answers to why so many students feel this way, what has been done to improve student attitudes and interest, and includes recommendations to improve high school science education, particularly in physics.
Recommended Citation
Semrau, William, "A High School Physics Program Stressing Application to Concept Instead of the Traditional Concept to Application Approach" (1992). Honors Theses. 1386.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1386
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access