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This article describes an approach to introducing discussions about equity into the physics classroom, based on the Underrepresentation Curriculum (https://underrep.com).
How can I talk about equity in physics classes?
February 6, 2021
This article describes an approach to introducing discussions about equity into the physics classroom, based on the Underrepresentation Curriculum (https://underrep.com).
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Introduction to research-based teaching in physics (Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite)
December 27, 2023
Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite is a book written by Joe Redish, one of the early leaders of physics education research. It was published in 2003 and still provides one of the best introductions to research-based teaching in physics. You can download the entire book in pdf format for free here on PhysPort, or buy it from Wiley.
How do I design introductory physics labs to meet specific goals?
December 21, 2023
There are a lot of things going on in a lab: from handling equipment, analyzing data, coordinating data with relevant physics ideas, to communicating results and working in a team. How do you decide what goals to focus on and what kinds of activities are best suited to those goals?
