Re: [Phys-L] Nature: Why we are teaching science wrong, and how to make it right

[Ron Mcdermott <rmcder@gmail.com>]

On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 1:23 PM, Diego Saravia <dsa@unsa.edu.ar> wrote:

> http://www.nature.com/news/why-we-are-teaching-science-wrong-and-how-to-make-it-right-1.17963

Though not expressly mentioned (at least I didn't see it), Modeling kept
coming into my mind as the embodiment of the approach that 'worked'.
Absolutely, no real learning tales place passively; the student MUST
interact with the material.  As has traditionally been the case, SOME
students will do that naturally and do well as a result.  Many will not.
Consequently, at the high school level, where a broader cross-section of
students is found, a more active approach is key to generating student
success.  Telling is not teaching.