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How can I talk about equity in physics classes?

by Danny Doucette, Shinae Park and Moses Rifkin
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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What is “backwards design” and how can I use it in my physics classes?


by Stephanie Chasteen (University of Colorado Boulder) and Lauren Bauman (PhysPort)
Backwards design is a method for course planning where the instructor starts from the "end goal" or "learning objectives"--what they want their students to know--and then works backwards, designing assessment activities and learning activities that are aligned with the end goal.

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Introduction to research-based teaching in physics (Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite)


by Joe Redish, with introduction by Sam McKagan
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.

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