PHYS 7684

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PHYS 7684
Teaching and Learning Physics

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

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, Science communication. 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.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  4199 PHYS 7684   LEC 001

  •  
    • M Clark Hall 294B
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 20468 PHYS 7684   LEC 002

  •  
    • T Clark Hall 294B
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 20469 PHYS 7684   LEC 003

  •  
    • W Clark Hall 294B
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person