Interactive Lecture Demonstrations: Active Learning in Introductory Physics - Softcover

Sokoloff, David R.; Thornton, Ronald K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471487740 ISBN 13: 9780471487746

Publisher: Wiley, 2006

Synopsis

Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs) are designed to enhance conceptual learning in large (and small) physics lectures through active engagement of students in the learning process. Real physics demonstrations are shown to students, who then make predictions about the outcomes on a prediction sheet, and collaborate with fellow students by discussing their predictions in small groups. Students then observe the results of the live demonstration (often displayed as real-time graphs using computer data acquisition tools), compare these results with their predictions, and attempt to explain the observed phenomena. ILDs have been demonstrated through physics education research to enhance student learning of physics concepts.

 ILDs can be used within the traditional structure of an introductory physics course. All of the printed materials needed to implement them are included in this book.

Intended Courses:
· Department: Physics 
· Course Name:  Algebra Based or Calculus Based Introductory Physics
· Course Level:  Freshman/Sophomore

 

About this title

About the Author

David R. Sokoloff is the author of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, Active Learning in Introductory Physics, published by Wiley. Ronald K. Thornton is the author of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations, Active Learning in Introductory Physics, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

A powerful new way to learn physics concepts in lecture!

Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs) are designed to enhance conceptual learning in physics lectures through active engagement of students in the learning process. Students observe real physics demonstrations, make predictions about the outcomes on a prediction sheet, and collaborate with fellow students by discussing their predictions in small groups. Students then examine the results of the live demonstration (often displayed as real-time graphs using computer data acquisition tools), compare these results with their predictions, and attempt to explain the observed phenomena.

ILDs are available for all of the major topics in the introductory physics course and can be used within the traditional structure of an introductory physics course. All of the printed materials needed to implement them are included in this book.

ILDs are a component of the Physics Suite––a collection of materials created by a group of educational reformers known as the Activity Based Physics Group. The Physics Suite includes:

• Understanding Physics, by Cummings, Laws, Redish and Cooney (an introductory textbook based on the best-selling text by Halliday/Resnick/Walker)
• RealTime Physics Laboratory Modules
• Workshop Physics Activity Guide (intended for use in the laboratory)
• Physics by Inquiry (intended for use in a workshop setting)
• Tutorials in Introductory Physics (designed primarily for use in recitations)
• Activity Based Tutorials (designed primarily for use in recitations)

Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite (an instructor’s guide for choosing and combining Suite materials that meet the needs of different departments)

Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs) are designed to enhance conceptual learning in physics lectures through active engagement of students in the learning process. Students observe real physics demonstrations, make predictions about the outcomes on a prediction sheet, and collaborate with fellow students by discussing their predictions in small groups. Students then examine the results of the live demonstration (often displayed as real-time graphs using computer data acquisition tools), compare these results with their predictions, and attempt to explain the observed phenomena.

ILDs are available for all of the major topics in the introductory physics course and can be used within the traditional structure of an introductory physics course. All of the printed materials needed to implement them are included in this book.

ILDs are a component of the Physics Suite––a collection of materials created by a group of educational reformers known as the Activity Based Physics Group. The Physics Suite includes:

• Understanding Physics, by Cummings, Laws, Redish and Cooney (an introductory textbook based on the best-selling text by Halliday/Resnick/Walker)
• RealTime Physics Laboratory Modules
• Workshop Physics Activity Guide (intended for use in the laboratory)
• Physics by Inquiry (intended for use in a workshop setting)
• Tutorials in Introductory Physics (designed primarily for use in recitations)
• Activity Based Tutorials (designed primarily for use in recitations)

Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite (an instructor’s guide for choosing and combining Suite materials that meet the needs of different departments)

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471487740
• ISBN 13: 9780471487746
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384