University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

EDUC-5460 (3) Teaching and Learning Physics

Learn how people understand key concepts in physics. Through examination of physics content, pedagogy and problems, through teaching, and through research in physics education, students will explore the meaning and means of teaching physics. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how education research is done and how people learn. Useful for all students, especially for those interested in physics, teaching, and education research. Department enforced prereqs., PHYS 3210 and 3310 or instructor consent. EDUC 4460 and 5460 are the same course. Same as PHYS 4460 and 5460. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.