Physics 300 - Physics Pedagogy: Theory

PHYSICS PEDAGOGY: THEORY

Spring
2020
01
2.00
Joyce Palmer-Fortune
M 04:10-06:00
Smith College
30195-S20
MCCONN 324
jfortune@smith.edu
A course emphasizing the pedagogy in physics based on Physics Education Research (PER). Readings and discussion emphasize the research literature and strategies for implementing successful and effective methods of teaching physics at the introductory level in the classroom. Permission of the instructor required. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: PHY 117 or PHY 118 or PHY 119.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.