Textbook

Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite CD

ISBN: 978-0-471-39378-8

Paperback

240 pages

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An accompanying Resource CD contains 14 conceptual and 3 attitude surveys, more than 250 thinking problems covering all areas of introductory physics, resource materials from commercial vendors on the use of computerized data acquisition and video, and a variety of other useful reference materials.
Reviews recent developments in physics education and PER research.
Offers tips and guidelines on how to improve physics instruction.
Introduces the structure and underlying educational philosophy of the Physics Suite.
Presents the most relevant finding from cognitive science and explains how the cognitive model of thinking and learning can be used to inform and improve physics education.
Shows how to assess individual student's learning and evaluate the success of instruction using research-based concept and attitude surveys.
Includes 11 research-based curricular materials for use in lecture, lab, recitation, and workshop environments.