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Assessments for Learning, Postdoctoral
Scholar
Dr. Sean Brophy
 Sean
Brophy is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar with the
Assessments for Learning theme team at the Learning Technology
Center at Vanderbilt. He is pursuing several research projects
related to assessment including the development of a dynamic
assessment environment, the use of simulations and modeling
environment for assessment, and automated methods for reporting
students' progress.
A common theme throughout Sean's work is the use of simulations
for both learning and assessment in math, science and engineering
applications. For example, his dissertation work provides a virtual
laboratory setting to explore the concept of density. A rocket
simulation helps students develop skills in hypothesis testing and
mathematical concepts to create smart tools for calculating the
height of the rocket. Another simulation supports the students
inquiry while generating a recovery plan to help repopulate a
specific region of the county with the bald eagles. Currently, Sean
is continuing the development of a simple electrical system and
analogous water system to investigate the potential of interactive
analogies for instruction. Simulations have the potential of
supporting both learning and the assessment of learning; the
challenge is defining meaningful contexts in which to introduce the
simulations, and identifying the methods of naturally capturing
student's current level of understanding at various times in their
interaction with a simulation.
home page: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/ctrs/ltc/brophys
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