PHYS 7684
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Classes
PHYS 7684
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.
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.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHYS 4484
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Clark Hall 294B
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thorne, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHYS 4484
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- T Clark Hall 294B
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thorne, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHYS 4484
-
Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
-
Class Number & Section Details
-
Meeting Pattern
- W Clark Hall 294B
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Thorne, R
-
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.
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