Teaching Physics with the Physics Suite CD

Teaching Physics includes:

•  an introduction to the cognitive model of thinking and learning that underlies modern physics education research
• principles and guidelines for making use of and understanding the implications of this cognitive model for the classroom
• a discussion of formative and summative evaluation with a variety of "thinking problems" useful for homework and exams
• a discussion of assessment of the success of instruction using research-based concept and attitude surveys
• discussion of 11 research-based curricular materials for use in lecture, lab, recitation, and workshops environments
• tips and guidelines  for how to improve your instruction

In addition, the book comes with a Resource CD containing 14 conceptual and 3 attitude surveys, more than 250 thinking problems covering all areas of introductory physics, resource materials from commercial vendors on use of computerized data acquisition and video, and a variety of other useful reference materials.