Having More Students Learn to Think Like Physicists - Public Lecture

Explore a thought-provoking lecture by Carl Wieman of Stanford University addressing two critical educational challenges in physics. Delve into strategies for training advanced students to become skilled physicists and introducing introductory students to the value of physicist thinking. Discover insights from studies on expert problem-solving, including 29 specific decisions that frame successful scientific problem-solving. Learn how structuring introductory college physics courses around real-world problems using a template based on these decisions can improve student success, regardless of prior background. Gain valuable perspectives on enhancing physics education and fostering critical thinking skills in both advanced and introductory students.

DAMOP Session P02: Public Lecture: Having More Students Learning to Think Like Physicists