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Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite CD
Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite CD
Edward F. Redish, Univ. of Maryland
ISBN: 978-0-471-39378-8
©2003
232 pages
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Hallmark Features
  • An accompanying Resource CD contains 14 conceptual and 3 attitude surveys, more than 250 thinking problems covering all areas of introductory physics, resource materials from commercial vendors on the use of computerized data acquisition and video, and a variety of other useful reference materials.
  • Reviews recent developments in physics education and PER research.
  • Offers tips and guidelines on how to improve physics instruction.
  • Introduces the structure and underlying educational philosophy of the Physics Suite.
  • Presents the most relevant finding from cognitive science and explains how the cognitive model of thinking and learning can be used to inform and improve physics education.
  • Shows how to assess individual student's learning and evaluate the success of instruction using research-based concept and attitude surveys.
  • Includes 11 research-based curricular materials for use in lecture, lab, recitation, and workshop environments.
 

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