Category Archives: peer instruction
A Tale of Two Comets: Evidence-Based Teaching in Action
We often hear about “evidence-based teaching and learning.” In fact, it’s a pillar of the approach to course development and transformation that we follow in the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative. It’s a daunting phrase, though, “evidence-based teaching and learning.” … Continue reading
Posted in astro 101, peer instruction, teaching
Tagged astronomy, comet, CWSEI, evidence-based, research
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Workshop on Effective Peer Instruction in Biology
I’m really excited to be running another peer instruction workshop with my colleague Cynthia Heiner. This time, we’re tailoring the content of the clicker questions to biology, thanks to the input (and organization) of our CWSEI colleague, Bridgette Clarkston (@funnyfishes … Continue reading
Posted in clickers, peer instruction, professional develpment, teaching
Tagged biology, CWSEI, education
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