Come March 20th
2015, I will be under serious professional combat. I will be defending my thesis
titled,
“Development
of a Guided Inquiry Laboratory to Enhance Students’ Understanding of Law of
Mechanical Energy Conservation”.
Considering the significant
role of energy in understanding natural phenomena, this study, probably the
first of its kind in Bhutan, has developed a simple hands-on model to
demonstrate the law of mechanical energy conservation. Researchers in science,
particularly physics education have revealed that the students either lack
or have misconstrued the concept of the law of mechanical energy conservation. And Bhutanese
students by far, are no exception based on my teaching savvy and know-how for the
past 6 years.
As advocated by science educators in making complex and abstract scientific
concepts into simpler and concrete ideas, this study has emphasized hands-on
learning using a physical model. Learning of science through the hands-on model in
this 21st century is considered as one of the most meaningful and
powerful strategies that enable the students to learn by doing and establish the
link between abstract ideas and physical illustrations. The findings of my
study are by large, are inconsistent with the existing literature showing a statistically
significant difference.
I am delighted not because
my findings share the similarity with those previous studies, but I am grooming
and sharpening my nerves to fight that epic professional battle. This day was
one of the kinds that I always longed for. It will be a gene-altering experience for me. The days following this epic battle will
certainly redefine and set a new vista in my life.
But for now, all I need is
LUCK and PRAYERS.
“The elevator to success is out of order. You will have to use the
stairs… One step at a time”- Joe Girard
Best of luck and many wishes and prayers for your work la,,hope you prove your research well and end successfully
ReplyDeleteOh wow...I am so proud of you, my friend...and I wish you the very best of luck - not that you will need it, of course...you are so intelligent! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the quote too...such wisdom we would be well advised to follow...
Have a Great Day.:)
Good luck. I am very sure you will do well - but understand exactly why you are anxious.
ReplyDeleteAll the very best for your thesis Dumcho! I'm sure you can go through it smoothly! My prayers for you from here la! :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Mr. Damcho, and I know your thesis will ultimately benefits young minds of the 21st century.
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