Hippocampal functional connectivity changes associated with active and lecture-based physics learning.

ABSTRACT: Introductory university physics courses often face the dual challenge of introducing students to new physics concepts while also addressing their preconceived notions that conflict with scientific principles. Active learning pedagogical approaches, which employ constructivist principles and emphasize active participation in the learning process, have been shown to be effective in teaching complex physics concepts. However, while the behavioral effects of constructivist methodologies are largely understood, the neurobiological underpinnings that facilitate this process remain unclear. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), we assessed students enrolled in either an active learning or lecture-based physics course before and after a 15-week semester of learning and examined chang

SUBMITTER: Smith DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486134 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature