Re: [Phys-l] Re. Simultaneity

[Brian Whatcott <betwys1@sbcglobal.net>]

I take it that folks who will resort to verse, pantomime, word-play, 
metaphor,
associations  etc., are those who are more interested in helping students
recall difficult concepts with memorable images  rather than providing
simply a sober image of academic wisdom.

Brian W

Jack Uretsky wrote:
> I suggest that you try engaging the students in a 1-on-1 format.  Until 
> you find out what goes on in the student's head when you pose the problem, 
> you will have no hope of reaching the student.  Remember that the 
> effective part of teaching is not what you say, nor how you say it, but 
> what the student gets.  I have reduced ideas to rhymes that the students 
> memorize, but by golly, they come out unsolicited two years later.
>  				Regards,
>  					Jack
>