Physics and Astronomy

activities

Curriculum: Extensive diagnostic testing of conceptual understanding is starting to uncover information that will inform upcoming curriculum decisions. read more...

Course Redesign: We are currently working on 12 courses, including 2 astronomy courses, first year instructional physics labs, and 9 other physics courses. read more...

Teaching Assistants Development: We have created a teaching assistants workshop which now runs during the first week of classes every September, and a new graduate course in pedagogy in Physics & Astronomy. read more...

Research: Several Physics & Astronomy education research projects have sprung out of the course redesign efforts. read more...

Course Database (Archive): The department has developed an online database of courses which will contain all relevant information at the course and program level for instructors, students and education research. read more...

Newsletters: Since March 2010, we have published a monthly newsletter focusing on various teaching activities taking place in conjunction with the CWSEI STLFs. read more...