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jbellina wrote:
Simply put, Herb, the action is in the instruction not in the
testing...the idea is to make them active engagers in their own
learning. If you have ever been involved in a research environment
then you know for that experience what is being talked about.
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Since many others on this list-serve, as well as myself, have never
"been involved in a research environment" it would be helpful
to have an explanation that is a bit more detailed.
Thanks in advance.
Herb
<Anthony_Lapinski@pds.org> wrote:and harder to comprehend. ...... I now use peer instruction,
Physics is a unique and fascinating discipline. Hard to teach
and it has been helpful. Make students responsible for their
learning. My tests have three parts: ...... etc. etc.
Herb Gottlieb Countered:
_______________________________________________Sounds good! But instead of using "peer instruction", why not trytheir own tests?
doing the instruction yourself and let the students make and grade
:- )
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