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

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

On 2011, Jul 21, , at 17:54, William Robertson wrote:

> How many people applaud themselves after they learn something?


I do!

e.g. recently manipulated an equation to show adding mass to a simple linearized harmonically driven at resonance ideal pendulum's bob decreased its amplitude -- after I could not find anyone else had done this (Googling and several texts).  


bc, simple pleasures are enough

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On 2011, Jul 21, , at 17:54, William Robertson wrote:

> How many people applaud themselves after they learn something? In  
> guided inquiry, the focus is on the students and not on a personality  
> garnering all the attention. Nothing against the Feynman Lectures.  
> They're great on film and in print. But guided inquiry is better for  
> student learning. It's not an arguable issue at this point.
>
> Bill
>
>
> On Jul 21, 2011, at 6:45 PM, carmelo@pacific.net.sg wrote:
>
> > Are there inquiry based lessons or Real Time Physics labs which are
> > getting applause from students?