PHYS 4484

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PHYS 4484
Teaching and Learning Physics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

This 1.5-hour weekly seminar provides undergraduate and graduate students with an introduction to core concepts in physics education. Participants discuss articles and videos drawn from physics and science education research and from cognitive science, and engage in collaborative activities that help them become more effective teachers, communicators and learners. This seminar is especially valuable for those considering teaching physics at some point in their careers. Topics include: Questioning Strategies, Classroom Discourse, Teaching through misconceptions, Argumentation approach to instruction, Learning Theory, Conceptions and Conceptual Change and Fixed vs Growth Mind-set. Text: Articles from science, engineering, and math education journals.

When Offered Fall, spring.

Comments Does not count towards degree for students in College of Arts and Sciences (see PHYS 4485).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 7684

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6943 PHYS 4484   LEC 001

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  • A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  8814 PHYS 4484   LEC 002

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