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2011-2012 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2011-2012 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PHY 430 - Methods and Strategies for Physics Teachers

3 credits
Prerequisites: PHY 111 or 113, 112 or 114, 213, 234
This course is designed for those with an interest in teaching physics or physical science at the secondary school level. It emphasizes the use of varied teaching strategies and methods to cater to different learning styles of students. Attention is given to analytic and graphic as well as intuitive presentation of physics concepts and phenomena. Teaching techniques including audio-visual aids, demonstration and hand-on experiments are used to enhance the learning experience. Cross-listed as PHY 530