The title of this posting is the title of a chapter in “Making Learning Whole”, by David Perkins (2009). Of the books on education I have read to date, this is the first that resonated completely with me. He describes the way I try to teach, and more – thus giving me much to reflect…… Continue reading Learn the Game of Learning
Tag: Physics
ConcepTests and Peer Instruction
I just came across this 1 hour and 20 minute video of Eric Mazur talking about using the Force Concept Inventory to teach physics, advocating “peer instruction”, and presenting data from his courses before and after he changed his instructional techniques. This is great stuff. My teaching and learning experiences have convinced me wholeheartedly that these…… Continue reading ConcepTests and Peer Instruction
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