University of Virginia Department of Physics

Physics 6410: Physics Pedagogy
An On-line Course for Teachers of Physics

THIS IS A WEBSITE FOR PHYS 6410 THAT WAS USED PRIOR TO 2008. WE HAVED MOVED THE CLASS WEBSITE TO ANOTHER PASSWORD PROTECTED SITE. WE HAVE DONE THIS BECAUSE OF COPYRIGHT MATERIAL. NEVERTHELESS, THIS MATERIAL GIVES YOU A GOOD IDEA OF WHAT THE COURSE IS ABOUT.

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Syllabus

  • Week  1: Overview of Course and Introduction to the Nature of Science (NOS)
  • Week  2: NOS in Lesson Plans and Science Standards
  • Week  3: Listservs
  • Week  4: Five Easy Lessons
  • Week  5: Demonstrations
  • Week  6: Laboratories I
  • Week  7: Overview of Physics Resources I
  • Week  8: Overview of Physics Resources II
  • Week  9: In Depth Exploration of Resource
  • Spring Break: No new work or assignments March 26-April 1, 2007
  • Week 10: Misconceptions (Begin April 2, Assignments due April 9)
  • Week 11: Laboratories II
  • Week 12: Introduction to Technology: What is it and what do I have
  • Week 13: Uses of "Generalized" and "Specialized" Technology in the Classroom
  • Week 14: Problem Solving