Experts in unfreezing the introductory physics curriculum
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- Ruth Chabay, NC State
- Ruth, co-author of Matter and Interactions, presented at AAPT 2012-02-07. Says different sequence requires different pedagogical approach to each topic, and M&I requires different-from-others assessments.
- Charlie Holbrow
- author of Modern Introductory Physics.
- Don Holcomb, Cornell U.
- Don calls for 'thawing the frozen curriculum.' A principal in IUPP in the 90s, worked with Colgate U and others to try.
- Bruce Sherwood, NC State
- co-author of Matter and Interactions, has trained several high school teachers who use M&I in AP C courses, or private schools.
- Thomas Moore, Pomona College
- Tom wrote the six-volume textbook Six Ideas that Shaped Physics, which can be used in different orders. See photos from AAPT 2012-02. Not just an author, Tom stresses the importance of course design.
[Category:Teaching Physics]
