Outcome based learning of optics in schools

M. Esakkimuthu Raju; Badrinath Vadakkapattu Canthadai; Kumar Ravi

doi:10.1117/12.2061998

15 September 2014 Outcome based learning of optics in schools

M. Esakkimuthu Raju, Badrinath Vadakkapattu Canthadai, Kumar Ravi

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Proceedings Volume 9188, Optics Education and Outreach III; 91880R (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061998
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

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This paper describes the work of some SPIE student chapter members to create interest in students on optics by teaching students in upper primary schools in and around college premises on fundamental concepts of light such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, etc. This paper discusses about how the outcome based education (OBE) is helpful in learning optics interesting rather than the traditional way of learning. In order to achieve this, students are divided into groups and conducted a workshop. Student learning outcomes were assessed at the end of the program. The program is useful to us to improve our understanding of how students learn light - related principles and provide evidence of the learning outcomes on the subject. Our research established that students in every classroom learned optics concepts, uncovered student ideas about optics, and identified ways to support and supplement the curriculum for use in classrooms.

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M. Esakkimuthu Raju, Badrinath Vadakkapattu Canthadai, and Kumar Ravi "Outcome based learning of optics in schools", Proc. SPIE 9188, Optics Education and Outreach III, 91880R (15 September 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2061998

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Light

Refraction

Physics

Data modeling

Diffraction

Opacity

Optics education

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