Refereed Publications

Book Chapters:

  1. Educational Assessment and Underlying Models of Cognition
    L. Bao and E. F. Redish,     THE SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION:  THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES , Ed. William E. Becker & Moya L. Andrews, Indiana University (To be Completed by Dec. 2002)

Journal Papers and Referreed Conference Papers:

  1. Concentration Analysis: A Quantitative Assessment of Student States
    L. Bao and E. F. Redish,  PERS of Am. J. Phys. 69 (7), S45-53, (2001).
  2. Model Analysis of Fine Structures of Student Models: An Example with Newton's Third Law
    L. Bao, K. Hogg, and D. Zollman,  PERS of Am. J. Phys. to appear July (2002).
  3. Model Analysis: Assessing the Dynamics of Student Learning
    L. Bao and E. F. Redish, Submitted to Cognition and Instruction Feb. (2001)
  4. Understanding probabilistic interpretations of physical systems: A pre-requisite to learning quantum physics
    L. Bao and E. F. Redish, Am. J. Phys. 79 (3), 210-217, (2002) (Theme Issue on Quantum Mechanics)
  5. Graduate and undergraduate students’ views on learning and teaching physics    
    Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, PERC Proceedings, July 2001.
  6. Preliminary studies on students’ understanding of electricity and magnetism for the development of a model based diagnostic instrument  
    Rasil Warnakulasooriya and Lei Bao, PERC Proceedings, July 2001.
  7. Immediate Informative Feedback Using a New Homework System
    Homeyra R. Sadaghiani and Lei Bao, PERC proceedings Aug. 2002.
  8. Student Resources in Quantum Mechanics, or Why Students Need Meta Resources
    Keith Oliver and Lei Bao,  PERC proceedings Aug. 2002.
  9. Context Map: A Method to Represent The Interactions Between Students’ Learning and Multiple Context Factors
    Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, PERC proceedings Aug. 2002.
  10. Toward a Model-Based Diagnostic Instrument in Electricity and Magnetism- An Example
    Rasil Warnakulasooriya  and Lei Bao, PERC proceedings Aug. 2002.

Pre-Publication Releases:

  1. Explicit and Implicit States of Model Mixing in Conceptual Development
        L. Bao, submitted to PERS of AJP, Aug. (2002).
  2. Mathematical Features of Concentration Analysis
            L. Bao, To be resubmitted to appropriate journals. Aug. (2001).
  3. Mathematical Issues in Using Score Gain to Assess Student Performance
        L. Bao, To be submitted to appropriate journals. Aug. (2001).
  4. A two-level system model for score-based measurement
        L. Bao, In progress. Sept (2001).

Thesis:

Dynamics of Student Modeling: A Theory, Algorithms and Application to Quantum Mechanics
Lei Bao, University of Maryland, (1999).



Talks and Conference Presentations

Invited Talks and Seminars:

  1. Lei Bao, “ Cognitive Representations: Philosophy and Design of Measurement,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 143 (Aug. 2002).
  2. Lei Bao, “ States and Perturbations of Cognitive Processes in Learning Quantum Mechanics, ” Gordon Research Conferences, June, 2002
    Physics Research And Education: Quantum Mechanics     .
  3. Lei Bao, “Quantum Cognition: Are we ready?” AAPT National Conference, Announcer 31 (4) 67 , January, 2002.
  4. Lei Bao, “Physics of Flash Memory and Applications in Instruction of Quantum Mechanics,” University of Maryland, September 2000.
  5. Lei Bao, “Introduction to Model Analysis,” University of Washington, November 1999.
  6. Lei Bao, “Dynamics of Student Modeling and Assessment Method,” Rutgers University, October 1999.
  7. Lei Bao, “Model Analysis: A Quantitative Approach to Study Student Understandings of Physics,” Syracuse University, May 1999.
  8. Lei Bao, “Research on Physics Education,” International Conference on Physics Education Research and Reform, Hangzhou, China, April 1997.
Workshops:
  1. Lei Bao and Edward F. Redish, “Model Analysis: Theoretical Basis and Methodology for Developing Effective Assessment,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 62 (Aug. 2002).
Conference Presentations:

        Learning Theory, Model Evaluation and Assessment Technology

  1. Lei Bao, “ Forms of Context-Dependence of Student Learning in Physics,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 106 (Aug. 2002). 
  2. Lei Bao, “Teaching Towards an Explicit Epistemology of Physics and Learning Physics,” AAPT Announcer 31 (4) 98 (Jan. 2002).
  3. Lei Bao, “The Dynamics of Students’ Model Evolution Processes: Model Analysis in Case Studies,” AAPT Announcer 31 (4) 95 (Jan. 2002).
  4. Keith Oliver and Lei Bao, “Student Mental Structures About Quantum Mechanics as Seen in Interviews,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 85 (Aug. 2002).
  5. Keith Oliver and Lei Bao, “Techniques for Measurement of Multiple Aspects of Mental Structures in Physics Majors,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 152 - 153 (Aug. 2002).
  6. Keith Oliver and Lei Bao, “Student Resources in Quantum Mechanics, or Why Students Need Meta Resources,” AAPT-PERC, August 2002.
  7. Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, “Analyzing the Context-Dependency of Student Learning in Physics with a Context Map,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 106 (Aug 2002). 
  8. Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, “Differences of Student Learning in Mechanics and in E & M Courses,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 151 (Aug 2002). 
  9. Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, “Context Map: A Method to Represent The Interactions Between Students’ Learning and Multiple Context Factors,” AAPT-PERC, August 2002.
  10. Keith Oliver and Lei Bao, “Higher Order Cognitive Goals in Quantum Mechanics,” AAPT Announcer 31 (4) 98 (Jan. 2002).
  11. Keith Oliver and Lei Bao, “Studies on Student Metacognition and Epistemic Cognition in Quantum Mechanics,” AAPT Announcer 31 (4) 116 (Jan. 2002).
  12. Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, “Case Studies on Students’ Epistemological Views in a Large Physics Class,” AAPT Announcer 31 (4) 95 (Jan. 2002).
  13. Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, “The Effects of Context on Students’ Epistemological Views in Learning Mechanics,”AAPT Announcer 31 (4) 73 (Jan. 2002).
  14. Rasil Warnakulasooriya and Lei Bao, “Student Reasoning Across Domains of Context,” APS/AAPT Ohio Session (October 10, 2001).
  15. Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, “Graduate Students’ Views on Learning and Teaching in Physics”, AAPT Announcer 31 (2) 124 (July 2001).
  16. Keith Oliver and Lei Bao, “Epistemic Cognition in Quantum Mechanics,” APS/AAPT Ohio Session, October 2001.
  17. Lei Bao, “ Understanding Students’ Representations in Learning Physics: Theories and Assessment Methods ”, AAPT Announcer 31 (2) 127 (July 2001).
  18. Lei Bao and Gyoungho Lee, “ The Context-Dependence of Students’ Views on Learning ”,
  19. AAPT Announcer 31 (2) 71 (July 2001).
  20. Gyoungho Lee and Lei Bao, “Graduate Students’ Views on Learning and Teaching in Physics”,
  21. AAPT Announcer 31 (2) 124 (July 2001).
  22. Lei Bao, “Context-Explicit Modeling of Conceptual Learning Process: Theory, Assessment, and Instruction”, AAPT Announcer 30 (4) 118 (Jan. 2001).
  23. Lei Bao, “Context-Explicit Modeling of Student Concept of Mechanics”, AAPT Announcer 30 (4) 72 (Jan. 2001).
  24. Rebecca S. Lindell Adrian and Lei Bao, “Students’ Initial Model State of Lunar Phases”, AAPT Announcer 30 (4) 98 (Jan. 2001).
  25. Lei Bao, Edward F. Redish, “What Can You Learn From A (Good) Multiple-Choice Exam?”, GIREP, Summer 2000, Spain.
  26. Lei Bao, Kirsten Hogg and Dean Zollman, “Model Analysis on Fine Structures of Student Models,” AAPT Announcer 29 (4) 98 (Jan. 2000)
  27. Kirsten Hogg, Lei Bao and Dean Zollman, “The Sub-Dimensions of the Dominant Agent Model on Newton's Third Law: Results from Student Interviews,” AAPT Announcer 29 (4) 64 (Jan. 2000)
  28. Lei Bao and Rebecca S. Lindell Adrian, “Quantitative Evaluation of Student Model States Concerning Apparent Celestial Motion,” AAPT Announcer 29 (4) 73  (Jan. 2000)
  29. Rebecca S. Lindell Adrian and Lei Bao, “Students' Initial Model State of Apparent Celestial Motion,” AAPT Announcer 29 (4)  72 (Jan. 2000)
  30. Lei Bao and Edward F. Redish, “Model Analysis: A Quantitative Approach to Study Student Understanding of Physics,” AAPT Announcer 29 (2) 95 (Aug. 1999)
  31. Edward F. Redish and Lei. Bao, “Model Evaluation with Multiple Choice Test,” AAPT Announcer 29 (2) 95 (Aug. 1999


    32. Student Difficulties with Quantum Mechanics, E&M and Conductivity

  32. Rasil Warnakulasooriya, Gyoungho Lee, and Lei Bao, “Physical and Operational Types of Thinking and Knowledge Structure,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 140 (Aug 2002). 
  33. Rasil Warnakulasooriya and Lei Bao, “Mental Models and Context Factors in Some Concepts of Electricity and Magnetism,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 152 (Aug 2002). 
  34. Rasil Warnakulasooriya and Lei Bao, “Toward a Model-Based Diagnostic Instrument in Electricity and Magnetism- An Example,” AAPT-PERC, August 2002.
  35. Rasil Warnakulasooriya and Lei Bao, “Case Studies on Students’ Understanding of Electricity and Magnetism on,” AAPT Announcer 31 (4) 128 (Jan. 2002).
  36. Rasil Warnakulasooriya and Lei Bao, “Student Mental Models in Electromagnetism: A Context-Dependent Perspective”, AAPT Announcer (2) 127 (July 2001).
  37. Rasil Warnakulasooriya and Lei Bao, “Consistency of Student Reasoning Across Domains of Contexts”, AAPT Announcer 31 (2) 71 (July 2001).
  38. Keith Oliver and Lei Bao, “Quantum Mechanics Course Goals and Associated Research Objectives,” AAPT-PERC, July 2001.
  39. Dean Zollman, Kirsten Hogg, Chandima Cumaranatunge, Waldemar Axmann, Donna Poole and Lei Bao, “Visual Quantum Mechanics: A Six Year Review”, AAPT Announcer 30 (4) 73 (Jan. 2001).
  40. Dean Zollman, Kirsten Hogg and Lei Bao, “Interactive Engagement in a Modern Physics Course”, AAPT Announcer 30 (4) 135 (Jan. 2001).
  41. Lei Bao and Dean Zollman, “Which should be First: Potential Well or Potential Steps?” AAPT Summer 2000.
  42. Lei Bao, Edward F. Redish, and Richard N. Steinberg, “Student Misunderstandings of the Quantum Wavefunction,” AAPT Announcer 28 (2), 92 (July 1998)
  43. Michel. C.  Wittmann, Lei Bao, Richard N. Steinberg, and E. F. Redish, “Curriculum Development to Address Student Difficulties with Models of Conductivity,” AAPT Announcer 29 (2), (Aug. 1999)
  44. Edward F. Redish, Lei Bao, and Richard N. Steinberg, “Student mental models of conductivity,” AAPT Announcer 28 (2), 92 (July 1998)
  45. Lei Bao, Edward F. Redish, and Richard N. Steinberg, “Student Models in Learning Modern Physics,” PERC Meeting (Pre-meeting for AAPT on Physics Education), Lincoln, NE, Aug, 1998
  46. Lei Bao, Pratibha Jolly, and Edward F. Redish, “Student Difficulties with Quantum Mechanics,” AAPT Announcer 26 (2), 70-71 (July 1996)
  47. Edward F. Redish, Lei Bao, and Pratibha Jolly, “Student difficulties with energy in quantum mechanics,” AAPT Announcer 26 (4), 80 (Dec. 1996).

    Innovative Ideas for Labs and Tutorials

  48. Lei Bao, Wenhui Zhao, and Gyoungho Lee, “ Context Cues and Learning: A Virtual Environment Platform for Education Research and Practice,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 149 (Aug. 2002).
  49. Homeyra R. Sadaghiani and Lei Bao, “Immediate Informative Feedback Using a New Homework System,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 84 (Aug. 2002). 
  50. Homeyra R. Sadaghiani and Lei Bao, “The Effect of a New Homework System on Student Motivation and Learning Behavior,” AAPT Announcer 32 (2) 153 (Aug. 2002).
  51. Lei Bao, Dean Zollman, et al., “Bridging the Traditional Labs into Formal Course with Extended Tutorial: A Case Study on Modern Physics,” AAPT Summer 2000.
  52. Lei Bao and E. F. Redish, “Study Classical Probability with Video,” AAPT Announcer 29 (2), 102 (Aug. 1999)
  53. Lei Bao, “The Bouncing Ball: An MBL Demonstration of the Period Doubling Approach to Chaos,” AAPT Announcer 26 (2), 97 (July 1996)
  54. Lei Bao, Edward F. Redish, and Richard N. Steinberg, “Seeing the Invisible: A new quantum tutorial with LED’s,” AAPT Announcer 28 (2), 106 (July 1998)

    Curriculum Development

  55. Lei Bao, et al., “Activity-Based Modern Physics: Introducing Quantum Mechanics to Undergraduate Science Majors,” AOK Regional AAPT, Tulsa OK, Nov. 1999.
  56. Kirsten Hogg, Lei Bao and et al., “Teaching Environments for College Level Quantum Mechanics,” AAPT Announcer 29 (4) 73 (Jan. 2000)
  57. Kirsten Hogg, Lei Bao and et al., “Medical Imaging and Medical Procedures Used as Tools for Teaching Modern Physics: Interviews,” AAPT Announcer 29 (4) 73 (Jan. 2000)
  58. Lei Bao, Zhonghan Woo, “Change the Objective of Mid-level Science Education from University Entrance Rate to Quality and Ability Fostering,” Third US/Japan/China Conference on Physics Education, ZhaoQing, China, July, 1993.


Some Oldies:

  1. Richard N. Steinberg., Michael. C. Wittmann, Lei Bao, and Edward F. Redish, “The Influence of Student Understanding of Classical Physics When Learning Quantum Mechanics,” Research on the Teaching and Learning of Quantum Science, NARST Annual Meeting, Boston, March, 1999.  Http://www.phys.ksu.edu/perg/paper/narst/.
  2. Zhonghan Woo, Lei Bao, Wang Ling and Yuan Chunwei, “AFM Analysis on the Bioelectrec Property of Fish Scale Plates,” The Eighth Symposium on Electrets, Paris, Sept., 1994.
  3. Zhonghan Woo, Lei Bao, et al, “Electrostatic Technology and Clean Engineering,”  International Conference on Air and Water Cleaning Technology, China, June, 1993.
  4. Lei Bao, Yiming Ling, “Ozone Synthesis with UV and Silent Discharge,” The Asia-Pacific Conference on Plasmas Science and Technology, China, Sept. 1992.


Copies of talks are available upon request.


e-mail:lbao@mps.ohio-stated.edu