Physics 641: Physics Pedagogy
An On-line Course for Teachers of Physics

Welcome

This on-line course, available through the University of Virginia's Department of Physics, carries 3 graduate credits. While it is useful for certification/licensure, recertification or can lead to a master's degree, it is not a typical physics content course. The course is meant to explore current ideas about the Nature of Science (NOS), introduce alternative methods of curriculum design and instructional strategies, and teach new skills for educational technology.

This distance-learning course is offered completely on the Internet and accompanying CD-ROMs.

In order to maximize the benefit each student may gain from this course, many of the assignments submitted will be shared with the entire class. In this way each student can benefit from the knowledge and experience of his/her classmates. Because of this, efforts will be made to coordinate project topics with the class.