http://www.compadre.org/introphys/ Physics Source's Featured PER Item Features en-US Copyright 2013, ComPADRE.org editor@physicssource.org (Managing Editor) Mon, 20 May 2013 22:29:28 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.compadre.org/introphys/services/images/LogoSmallIntroPhys.gif http://www.compadre.org/introphys/ 125 35 This is a chapter from Volume 1 of "Research-Based Reform of University Physics." It describes Matter & Interactions, a modern calculus-based introductory curriculum that emphasizes the power of fundamental principles, and guides students through the process of starting from these principles in analyzing physical systems, on both the macroscopic and the microscopic level. http://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=4989 http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=4989&DocID=240 http://www.compadre.org/introphys/bulletinboard/Thread.cfm?ID=4989 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST This web site provides information on the creation and assessment of "Context Rich Problems". These problems place physics in a real-world context to help students develop problem-solving skills. http://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=98 http://groups.physics.umn.edu/physed/Research/CRP/crintro.html http://www.compadre.org/introphys/bulletinboard/Thread.cfm?ID=98 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Spiral Physics is a research based introductory physics curriculum for both algebra-based and calculus-based introductory courses. http://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=5666 http://web.monroecc.edu/spiral/ http://www.compadre.org/introphys/bulletinboard/Thread.cfm?ID=5666 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST The Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment Undergraduate Programs (SCALE-UP) Project has established a model for a highly collaborative, hands-on, computer-rich, interactive learning environment for large-enrollment courses. http://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=585 http://scaleup.ncsu.edu/ http://www.compadre.org/introphys/bulletinboard/Thread.cfm?ID=585 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST This web site contains a collection of field-tested problem-based learning (PBL) activities for introductory physics classes. The site also includes background and references on the PBL approach. http://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=7224 http://pbl.ccdmd.qc.ca/ http://www.compadre.org/introphys/bulletinboard/Thread.cfm?ID=7224 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST This approach to teaching physics has students perform experiments and build models in a manner similar to physics research. Included are example labs and curricular materials, research results, and discussion boards. http://www.compadre.org/introphys/items/detail.cfm?ID=7277 http://www.islephysics.net http://www.compadre.org/introphys/bulletinboard/Thread.cfm?ID=7277 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST