Feedback on Reading for WS 10

This short survey will give Merryn and Syd feedback on your response to the Wieman & Perkins paper. (Note: all the multichoice items allow one or more answers)
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  1. What do the authors believe characterises effective physics education?
    highly rigorous instruction
    getting students to learn the basics thoroughly
    getting students to think like physics experts
    effective memorisation of key formulas
    solving physics problems like practising physicists


  1. The authors summarised research on traditional physics instruction under three headings; these were
    conceptual understanding
    memorisation of key formulas
    transfer of information from teachers to students
    exam problem techniques
    general beliefs about physics and physics problem solving
    connection of physics to real world situations


  1. Techniques to improve physics teaching suggested by the authors included:
    limiting the amount of new material presented in a class
    clear organising structures to presented material
    more emphasis on typical exam problems
    memorisation techniques
    emphasising reasoning, sense-making and reflecting
    minimising unfamiliar technical words
    reducing interesting digressions


  1. The authors believe that technology current at the time of writing (2008), namely "clickers", could improve learning. What are some current IT applications that could have a similar effect?


  1. The authors are believe that ICT simulations have advantages over real hardware lab work. What are their key reasons? Do you agree?


  1. List one or more aspects of the paper that you would consider useful additions to your current teaching practice.