Physics Honour’s Specialist
Module 1: The Impact of Physics
Great physics teachers are kind, non-judgemental, and have a sense of humour.
“ ... people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Physics is a pure science that explains many natural phenomena of the world.
Module 2: Positive Learning to Support Students
Resiliency
Growth mindset
Grit
Module 3: Effective Pedagogical Practices
Scientific Literacy
Being skeptical of information
Data Analysis and Uncertainty
Reading and interpreting articles
Engaging Students
Laboratories and Investigations
Experiential learning
Predict, observe, explain
Real and relevant learning tasks
Module 6: Physics in Society
Careers
Community Partnerships
University Professors
Google Software Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Alternative Teaching Strategies
Systems Thinking
Experiential Learning
STEM Education
Project-Based Learning
Module 5: Nurturing Effective Leadership
Effective and meaningful communication with parents
newsletter
website
Physics Network
YorkU Physics Teachers Night
Characteristics of a Good Leader
Likeable
Good Coach
Optimistic
Accessible
Module 4: Strategies for Teaching Physics
Challenging our understanding so that we can deliver new and interesting ideas (e.g., dark matter, sustainability, biophysics, and AC versus DC currents)
Dynamic Learning Environments
Whiteboards
Vertical non-permanent learning surfaces
Student-centered learning
DIY Demos