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Given the vigorous discussion on mathematics teaching on a different thread, I was wondering if anyone had good ideas on applying those ideass to Physics I.
I am teaching algebra-based Physics I in the fall (Giancoli's book, which was given to me to use), and I have tried to incorporate some of the conceptual ideas already discussed, for example:
1) Having an overall course theme (mine is 'motion') which carries throughout.
2) Grouping lecture topics logically, not by chapter (for example, discussing linear and rotational kinematics together, even though they occur in chapters 2 and 8)
3) Having groups (assigned based on lab partners) that will work problems together in class and for part of homework
Comments?
Given the vigorous discussion on mathematics teaching on a different thread, I was wondering if anyone had good ideas on applying those ideass to Physics I.
I am teaching algebra-based Physics I in the fall (Giancoli's book, which was given to me to use), and I have tried to incorporate some of the conceptual ideas already discussed, for example:
1) Having an overall course theme (mine is 'motion') which carries throughout.
2) Grouping lecture topics logically, not by chapter (for example, discussing linear and rotational kinematics together, even though they occur in chapters 2 and 8)
3) Having groups (assigned based on lab partners) that will work problems together in class and for part of homework
Comments?