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Location:
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HC 3027 |
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Date:
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Tuesday, Aug.2 |
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Time:
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9:00 AM -9:30 AM
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Author:
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Ronald Thornton
Center for Science and Math Teaching, Tufts University
617-627-2825, csmt@tufts.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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David R. Sokoloff
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Abstract:
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The effectiveness of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations in teaching physics concepts has been studied using physics education research-based, multiple-choice conceptual evaluations.1 Results of such studies will be presented. These results should be encouraging to those who wish to improve conceptual learning in lecture.
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Footnotes:
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1. David R. Sokoloff and Ronald K. Thornton, ?Using Interactive Lecture Demonstrations to Create an Active Learning Environment,? Phys. Teach. 35, 340 (1997).
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