Re: [Phys-l] Lecture Isn't Effective: More Evidence #2

[William Robertson <wrobert9@ix.netcom.com>]

While it is generally accepted that the lectures are not a great way  
to introduce people to physics, I would point out that there are a  
number of gems in the lectures that are entirely appropriate for not  
just physics freshmen, but for lay people with little math background.  
For example, his analogy of a little kid with blocks to represent  
energy and its conservation is an absolutely inspiring story that  
effectively represents the very abstract concept of energy.

Bill


On Jul 20, 2011, at 1:52 PM, Calvin Kalman wrote:

> The Feynman lectures were never effective. Even Feynman admitted  
> that they didn't work. The books were mostly bought by faculty  
> members and graduate students.
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> Best wishes
>
>                     Calvin