Physics Education Seminar
semester, 2009
Monday, January 26th 2009
Speaker: Fran Mateycik, Department of Physics, Kansas State University
Subject: Facilitating Case Reuse Strategies for Problem Solving in Algebra-Based Physics
Ms. Mateycik is a visiting post-doc candidate. Note this is the first of two PES this week.
Friday, January 30th 2009
Speaker: Group Discussion
Subject: What is Physics Education Research?
There will be two Physics Education Seminars this week.
Friday, February 6th 2009
Speaker: Group Discussion
Subject: What is Physics Education Research? (Part 2)
Friday, February 13th 2009
Speaker: Ken Heller, University of Minnesota
Subject: Predicting Introductory Physics Performance
Friday, February 20th 2009
Speaker: Jennifer Docktor, University of Minnesota
Subject: Applying a Simple Rubric to Assess Student Problem Solving
Friday, February 27th 2009
Speaker: David Parent, Physics Teacher at Irondale High School
Subject: Modeling Instruction in High School Physics
Friday, March 6th 2009
Speaker: Group Discussion
Subject: Learning Physics in China and the U.S.
Friday, March 13th 2009
Speaker: Brita Nellermoe, University of Minnesota
Subject: The Force Concept Inventory
Note change in time and place
Friday, March 27th 2009
Speaker: Cindy Cattell & Jon Anderson, University of Minnesota
Subject: Update on the UM PhysTEC Program: LAs and Peer Groups
Friday, April 3rd 2009
Speaker: Kawin Chaumklang & Brita Nellermoe, U of MN Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Subject: Physics education in Thailand
Friday, April 10th 2009
There will be no seminar this week.
Friday, April 17th 2009
There will be no seminar this week.
Friday, April 24th 2009
Speaker: Paul Knutson
Subject: Qualitative Probelm Solving Skills in Introductory Labs
Friday, May 1st 2009
Speaker: Brita Nellermoe, U MN Dept. Curriculum and Instruction
Subject: Accurately Measuring Faculty Perceptions of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Physics Departments
Friday, May 8th 2009
Speaker: Leon Hsu, University of Minnesota Dept. of Postsecondary Teaching & Learning
Subject: Using Computers as Problem-Solving Coaches for Students
Friday, May 15th 2009
No seminar this week. Finals week.
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