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[Phys-L] Re: Partners in Innovation: Teaching Assistants in College Courses



So instead of turning kids off to physics by having the coach (or someone
who has an ed degree but never took a lab-based physics course) teach the
course, why not simply eliminate physics from the primary and secondary
curriculum. I don't see any possible good coming from forcing kids who are
not ready for linear reasoning sit through these courses. Let them take
"sciences" that are basically memorization - like biology or astronomy -
instead. Physics is a waste of time for most people until they enter
college. Perhaps an AP course in high school for the exceptional few that
are ready for it might be acceptable.

Bob at PC

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Subject: Re: Partners in Innovation: Teaching Assistants in College Courses

I would say the Dick Hake hit the nail on the head. Notice that the same
problem runs throughout the education system. The HS teachers and
elementary school teacher have very inadequate training in using interactive
engagement. And many of them actually have inadequate preparation in
understanding science. It is no wonder that interest in science and
especially physics decreases with longer education.

John M. Clement
Houston, TX
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