PHYS 7684

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PHYS 7684
Teaching and Learning Physics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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.

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  7585 PHYS 7684   LEC 001

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  7586 PHYS 7684   LEC 002

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  8465 PHYS 7684   LEC 003

  •  

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 20769 PHYS 7684   LEC 005

  •  
    • M Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This is an online overflow for LEC 001.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 21001 PHYS 7684   LEC 006

  •  
    • T Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This is an online overflow for LEC 002.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 21002 PHYS 7684   LEC 007

  •  
    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020

    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This is an online overflow for LEC 003.