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Whiteboards are an indispensable tool that physicists use to work out ideas individually and collaboratively, and to present those ideas, both for public discussion and critique of tentative ideas and for communication of more fully formed ideas. In this recommendation, we offer guidance for how to use whiteboarding effectively in your classroom.
Best practices for whiteboarding in the physics classroom
September 22, 2017
Whiteboards are an indispensable tool that physicists use to work out ideas individually and collaboratively, and to present those ideas, both for public discussion and critique of tentative ideas and for communication of more fully formed ideas. In this recommendation, we offer guidance for how to use whiteboarding effectively in your classroom.
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How to Select and Use Various Assessment Methods in Your Program
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We provide guidance on a variety of assessment methods and tools such as surveys, inventories, and classroom observation to measure progress and drive future action. This includes (1) general guidance on how to engage in actionable assessment and specific guidance on assessment methods for (2) departmental function and initiatives, (3) teaching effectiveness, and (4) student learning.
Implementing Research-Based Teaching in Your Classroom
August 3, 2025
This recommendation provides guidance for classroom instructors on how to understand and implement research-based teaching in physics classes to improve learning of physics content and development of problem-solving skills; support non-content goals including improving students' attitudes and beliefs about physics, science identities, and metacognition; and support inclusive learning environments.
