As part of the redesign of the calculus-based mechanics course PHYS 140 – Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics offered both at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Fraser International College, a collaborative final project (CFP) was introduced into the course. At the group level, students are responsible for designing, building, and testing a project of their choosing. At the class...
This talk will focus on what students often experience in high school physics programs, and the pedagogy that could support student interest in, and continuation with, a physics education in university. This will take no more than 30 minutes including time for discussion and questions. The speaker, Murray Guest, is the 2021 Award For Excellence in Teaching High School in the Prairies-Northwest...
