Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite: Courses Taught with Lecture and Lab Sessions
Monday January 10, 1:30-3:30 PM
David Sokoloff, University of Oregon, Ronald Thornton, Tufts University, Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College, Karen Cummings, Southern Connecticuit State University
The Physics Suite is a collection of curricular materials created by the Activity Based Physics Group that are all based on the outcomes of physics education research. The materials are designed so that faculty can implement an active learning environment in their introductory course by selecting and combining elements from the Suite appropriate to their local classroom environment. Emphasis in this workshop will be on the use of RealTime Physics labs, Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, and Activity Based Tutorials within the traditional structure of a course with lectures and laboratory sessions. Possible links with the research-based text, Understanding Physics, will also be explored. Participants will have hands-on experience with selected activities, and will receive samples of the curricula and a copy of the book, Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite. Register at AAPT website.
Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite: Courses Taught with Workshop or Studio
Tuesday January 11, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College, Patrick Cooney, Millersville University, Joe Redish, University of Maryland, Karen Cummings, Southern Connecticuit State University
The Physics Suite is a collection of curricular materials created by the Activity Based Physics Group that are all based on the outcomes of physics education research. The materials are designed so that faculty can implement an active learning environment in their introductory course by selecting and combining elements from the Suite appropriate to their local classroom environment. Emphasis in this workshop will be on the use of Workshop Physics, Explorations in Physics, Interactive Lecture Demonstrations and Activity Based Tutorials within a workshop or studio course in which lectures are de-emphasized in favor of hands-on activities. Possible links with the research-based text, Understanding Physics, will also be explored. Participants will have hands-on experience with selected activities, and will receive samples of the curricula and a copy of the book, Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite. Register at AAPT website.
For more information, contact David Sokoloff.