PHSCS 311
Physics By Inquiry: Electricity
Physics and Astronomy
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Exploring principles of electricity through scripted inquiry resulting in personal discovery of key principles and learning to teach through inquiry methods.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Title
Constructivist Learning Model
Learning Outcome
Teach physics using constructivist inquiry based modes of instruction, scripted inquiry.
Title
Development of Physics Pedagogic Teaching Skills
Learning Outcome
Develop a teaching suite of labs for teaching electricity.Develop the ability to use alternative modes of assessment that take students beyond the multiple choice format of assessment to open ended, "apply the physics you understand" to this problem.
Title
Development & Experience a Suite of Secondary School Electr
Learning Outcome
Develop teaching skills in using projects, practicums and lab experimentation that can be transferred to secondary schools when they are teachers.
Title
Physics Teaching Using Technology
Learning Outcome
Be able to deliver laboratory instruction to students from the CASTLE Electricity units.
