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From: Bill Norwood <bnorwood@umd.edu>
Date: 2010, March 23, 11:10:25 PDT
To: "tap-l@lists.ncsu.edu" <tap-l@lists.ncsu.edu>
Subject: [tap-l] Reforming Introductory Physics Courses, fyi
Reply-To: tap-l@lists.ncsu.edu
Hi Taplers, fyi, Bill Norwood
16. PHYSICS COLLOQUIUM: Reforming Introductory Physics Courses: The Illinois Experience
ID: 36260
When: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Physics : 1410
Event Type(s): Colloquium
About ten years ago the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois embarked on a program to systematically reform all of the introductory courses in the calculus-based and algebra-based sequences. We have adopted a combination of strategies that include interactive lectures (some based on just-in-time methods), web-based homework (including exercises designed to promote concept-based problem
solving), and discussion and laboratory sections that feature collaborative learning, all with the intent of actively engaging the students in all aspects of the course. Most recently we have introduced web-based multimedia learning modules as a prelecture activity which significantly enhances the lecture experience. Gary Gladding, University of Illinois, will present results on the effects of these prelectures on student performance and perceptions.
Website: www.umdphysics.umd.edu/events/physicscolloquia.html
For more information, contact:
Carole Andres Cuaresma
+1 301 405 5945
ccuaresm@umd.edu