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



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From: "John Clement" <clement@HAL-PC.ORG>


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.

I have no idea what Hake cross-posted to the world (kill file), but John's
note brings up a question. Is there now any longitudinal data that shows
how students react when course after course is done in interactive mode? I
know a few years back when Collaborative/Cooperative learning was all the
rage, you could hear the comments of students--"Oh no, not another group
based course!" In other words, does the highly interactive mode hold up
through several repetitions with students, or do they tend to 'turn off'
after the novelty wears off?

Rick

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