Why Do I Like Physics Teaching?
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Publish or Perish: The State of Academic Publishing in Science Education
As I am going through my tenure and promotion process, I have a chance to think of the value of my own publications and my own contributions to the field of science education. What is the impact of my own… Read morePublish or Perish: The State of Academic Publishing in Science Education
Sure Enough the Second Stump Was Once a Teacher
This is my mom’s artwork… I hope that these pictures represent our work… I, however, have to admit that I like both pictures. I am not sure which one of the stumps, my mom meant to be “the second stump”… Read moreSure Enough the Second Stump Was Once a Teacher
World Teachers’ Day – October 5, 2012
I just found out that October 5th has been designated by UNESCO as World Teachers’ Day. I was glad that it is an official day and many great teachers all over the world will be recognized today. Teachers play such… Read moreWorld Teachers’ Day – October 5, 2012
Family Math and Science Fair 2012
Once again my colleagues, students and I are thinking of our Family Math and Science Day at the Faculty of Education. This year it will take place on October 27th. I am happy to know it is becoming a tradition…… Read moreFamily Math and Science Fair 2012
Should You Become a Physics Teacher?
This term I teach future physics teachers. I have a group of wonderful students (13 future physics teachers) and we meet for three hours a week. Last week the students had an opportunity to visit a local school for a… Read moreShould You Become a Physics Teacher?
Playing with Iron Fillings
I teach a physics methods course for future physics teachers and it makes me think about different ideas and concepts we encounter while learning physics. As I was thinking of how we help our students to visualize the invisible, I… Read morePlaying with Iron Fillings
Interview with Ubyssey: Clickers and Learning
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A Global Vision for Vision
What a great idea. As I wear glasses myself, I am fully well aware of how difficult it is to function when you do not have corrective eye ware available. Watch this short video to see how this problem can… Read moreA Global Vision for Vision
Rethinking Conceptual Change Theories
This term I am very fortunate to be able to teach a graduate course on the Research in Science Education (EDCP 559 at UBC). This course makes me think and rethink many of the concepts I thought I have understood… Read moreRethinking Conceptual Change Theories