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This study aims to enhance the understanding of feedback loops among undergraduate students through a novel teaching approach using analogical reasoning.

July 20, 2026AGU Fall Meeting AbstractsOpen Access

Analogical Alignment for Teaching Feedback Loops

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This study aims to enhance the understanding of feedback loops among undergraduate students through a novel teaching approach using analogical reasoning.
Compared two teaching methods over two years: traditional instruction versus mutual alignment activities.
First year taught feedback loops using traditional methods (Year 1, n = 71).
Second year implemented mutual alignment activities (Year 2, n = 100) for deeper understanding.
Students in the mutual alignment condition outperformed traditional instruction peers at all assessment points.
Immediate assessment showed a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.86).
Effect persisted at three months with a medium effect size (Cohen’s d = 0.51).

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Randomized trial finds improved understanding of feedback loops in geoscience through analogical alignment activities, suggesting a more effective teaching strategy.

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Davatzes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5db9da8bd453d3397ab26f https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16071141

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Randomized trial finds improved understanding of feedback loops in geoscience through analogical alignment activities, suggesting a more effective teaching strategy.

Analogical Alignment for Teaching Feedback Loops

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