Physics is an engaging and exciting discipline. We have all developed our own interpretations of how and why things happen in the world (or universe). Teaching physics can be exciting and engaging, especially when the conflicting situations are brought to life with dramatic demonstrations, or the complex made clear with animations and simulations. High school students find it most engaging when they learn physics by doing physics. Physics can be a challenging course to teach unless you are well prepared! And this course is designed to do just that. You will be introduced to a student-centered and an activity-based approach to teaching, examine the latest innovations in assessment, explore the potentials of integrating technology, and examine alternative pedagogical approaches. You will leave with a fully developed unit plan for one of the Big Ideas in the new physics curriculum, as well as a portfolio of resources developed by your peers.
Physics is an engaging and exciting discipline. We have all developed our own interpretations of how and why things happen in the world (or universe). Teaching physics can be exciting and engaging, especially when the conflicting situations are brought to life with dramatic demonstrations, or the complex made clear with animations and simulations. High school students find it most engaging when they learn physics by doing physics. Physics can be a challenging course to teach unless you are well prepared! And this course is designed to do just that. You will be introduced to a student-centered and an activity-based approach to teaching, examine the latest innovations in assessment, explore the potentials of integrating technology, and examine alternative pedagogical approaches. You will leave with a fully developed unit plan for one of the Big Ideas in the new physics curriculum, as well as a portfolio of resources developed by your peers.
