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Efthimiou, Costas; Maronde, Dan; McGreevy, Tim; del Barco, Enrique; McCole, Stefanie – Physics Education, 2011
A key question in physics education is the effectiveness of the teaching methods. A curriculum that has been investigated at the University of Central Florida (UCF) over the last two years is the use of particular elements of The Physics Suite. Select sections of the introductory physics classes at UCF have made use of Interactive Lecture…
Descriptors: Research Universities, Student Surveys, Physics, Lecture Method
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LoPresto, Michael C. – Physics Education, 2010
In recent years, short question-and-answer activities known as lecture tutorials that are designed to help students work with and discover concepts for themselves, rather than simply being told about them (lectured to) have become a popular tool for learner-centred teaching of introductory college astronomy. Students on such a course are usually…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Astronomy, Lecture Method, Teaching Methods
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Kapon, S.; Ganiel, U.; Eylon, B. – Physics Education, 2009
Many large scientific projects and scientific centres incorporate some kind of outreach programme. Almost all of these outreach programmes include public scientific lectures delivered by practising scientists. In this article, we examine such lectures from the perspectives of: (i) lecturers (7) who are practising scientists acknowledged to be good…
Descriptors: Audiences, Physics, Lecture Method, Science Instruction
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Guemez, J.; Fiolhais, C.; Fiolhais, M. – Physics Education, 2009
The use of toys in physics teaching is common. This brief review of the physics of toys intends to show that they are not only very useful in lectures and demonstrations in order to motivate students but also very interesting from a scientific point of view. However, since their physics is sometimes too cumbersome, the effect can be the opposite.…
Descriptors: Physics, Toys, Lecture Method, Science Instruction
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Saxena, Charu; Kaur, Rini; Arun, P. – Physics Education, 2008
The reaction time of a group of students majoring in physics is reported here. Strong correlation between fatigue, reaction time and performance has been observed and may be useful for academicians and administrators responsible for working out timetables, course structures, student counsellings, etc. (Contains 5 figures, 1 table, and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Reaction Time, Physics, Student Reaction, Responses
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Davies, Brian – Physics Education, 1976
Relates a technique in which teachers can rate their effectiveness by the examination of students' lecture notes. Students are asked to record notes on a carbon of which the teacher is given the copy. Examination of these notes enables the instructor to ascertain communication problems which may be occurring. (CP)
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Instruction, Learning Problems, Lecture Method
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Allen, P. S. – Physics Education, 1975
Physics students were exposed to one of three lecture styles: blackboard, overhead projector, or two channel slide presentation. The latter method utilizes two slide projectors; after a slide has been discussed it is transferred to the second projector where it is displayed until the slide changes again. Student questionnaires revealed a…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education, Instruction