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Peer Instruction: A User’s Manual is a step-by-step guide for instructors on how to plan and implement Peer Instruction lectures. The teaching methodology is applicable to a variety of introductory science courses (including biology and chemistry). However, the additional material―class-tested, ready-to-use resources, in print and on CD-ROM (so professors can reproduce them as handouts or transparencies)―is intended for calculus-based physics courses.

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Peer Instruction is an interactive teaching style that actively involves students in the learning process by focusing attention on underlying concepts through interactive "ConcepTests", reading quizzes, and conceptual exam questions. Results, asse ssed through scores on the Force Concept Inventory and final exams, show that students better understand concepts and perform better on conventional problems in this environment. It can be easily adapted to fit individual lecture styles and used with any textboo k. Eric Mazur's Peer Instruction approach has been successfully field-tested in a variety of settings, most of them quite different from his home campus at Harvard University (e.g., University of Massachusetts--Lowel and Appalachian State Universi ty).

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Presents an entirely new approach to introductory physics within a calculus-based conceptual and a mathematical framework. It offers an approach to presenting the material that is more gradual than existing books on the subject. "Peer Instruction: A User's Manual" develops the full conceptual framework of each chapter within the first section of that chapter while addressing questions common to that topic. The material in this section concentrates on the underlying ideas and paints the big picture, whenever possible without equations. The second part of each chapter then develops the rigorous mathematical framework linked to the material presented in the first part. Each chapter also includes a short set of qualitative, conceptual questions at the end of the first section designed to strengthen the focus on the conceptual framework and facilitate understanding of the mathematical framework. The book is written in a lively, engaging style that anticipates the questions readers will have, articulates them, and answers them in a direct dialogue with the reader. MARKETS: A valuable reference book for anyone desiring an understanding of physics as it relates to engineering and science.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0135654416
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 1st edition (July 29, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780135654415
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0135654415
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.95 x 0.65 x 8.95 inches

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Eric Mazur is Professor of Physics at Harvard University. He is a prominent physicist known for his contributions in nanophotonics, an internationally recognized educational innovator, and a sought after speaker. In education he is widely known for his work on Peer Instruction, an interactive teaching method aimed at engaging students in the classroom and beyond. His book on Peer Instruction has been translated into many languages. He also authored the Principles and Practice of Physics, a book that presents a groundbreaking new approach to teaching introductory calculus-based physics. Mazur is a leading speaker on optics and on education. His motivational lectures on interactive teaching, educational technology, and assessment have inspired people around the world to change their approach to teaching.

For more information, see Eric Mazur's web site: ericmazur.com

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No complaints here! Thank you 😊

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Groundbreaking, but contains gaps the user will have to fill.

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The book is an excellent, comprehensive how-to manual for any instructor who wants to begin using Peer Instruction. It is comprehensive to the point that most physics teachers can start using PI "out of the box" and make changes as needed that suit their teaching style. There are also additonal teacher resources are available at the Harvard Galileo website. That being said, there are a number of conceptual assumptions made in some of the ConceptTests questions. As a high school physics teacher who has be using research-based interactive engagement materials for several years (i.e. Hestenes' Modeling, Laws' Workshop Physics and McDermott's Tutorials), I was struct by some of conceptual leaps students would be expected to make in some of the Concep Tests questions, particularly in regard to Newton's laws and forces. These gaps can be addressed by rewriting some of the Concep Test questions which Mazur himself admits is the hardest part of implementing PI. I'd have given this book 5 stars were it not for this issue. Otherwise, it is an outstanding, groudbreaking addition to physics education research and the movement to reform physics instruction. Highly recommended.

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... asked for this book for Christmas and was very happy to receive it

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My son-in-law specifically asked for this book for Christmas and was very happy to receive it.

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I love the book but I was upset that it came with an old floppy disk instead of a cd. This should have been part of the description.

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Great resource!

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The resource CD is very useful!

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most of the book is just pre and post test ...

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most of the book is just pre and post test example, and sample questions. not much discussion on how to get kids to do peer instruction

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Chad Davies

Exceptional Resource for Physics Educators

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Peer Instruction is a excellent source for a number of non-traditional assessment items designed to measure a student's understanding of fundamental physics concepts.

While the book contains electronic copies of the Force Concept Inventory and the Mechanics Baseline Test, it's real strength are the ConcepTests. These one question assessment items are designed to allow the student to determine their own understanding of the conceptual foundations of the material as well as giving the instructor a way to determine the overall class understanding of an idea so that a decision on whether to spend more time covering the concept should be spent.

Additionally, there are a number of reading quiz questions that can be used at the beginning of class or in an on-line environment to encourage students to come to class prepared.

Physics educators will find this an excellent resource, especially when combined with any of the new classroom "voting" systems desgned with this sort of approach in mind. Highly recommended for physics educators and students taking an introductory college level physics course.

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If you have a class of 30,40,50 or more, and/or you have problems in terms of participation of your students in lessons, or if you would like to create useful discussions in your class by which your students can develop their conceptual understanding of physics; this book will serve as a great source. There are lots of materials that can be used in the class, along with standard tests such as FCI, MBT. Eric Mazur's Peer Instruction method is a research based well functioning teaching method. I have been using the materials in my highschool physics instructions, and seen the effectiveness of them. For example, well designed quizzes which I used to test reading assignments were very useful. Highly recommended for physics teachers.

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I use it for A level physics and have found it sorts out those who comprehend the concept from those who do not. As Eric Mazur says it also improves confidence of students and develops peer working.It has also assisted my own teaching. I sometimes use it for GCSE Physics.

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Dieses Buch war für mich wie ein didaktischer Weckruf!
Der kurze Einführungsteil (ca. 40 Seiten) beschreibt wissenschaftlich, also unterlegt mit Daten, wie wenig von dem Gelehrten doch selbst in einer sehr guten Vorlesung auch gelernt wird.

Der ganze Rest des Buches sind unterschiedliche Typen von Materialien bzw. getesteten (Multiple Choice) Fragen, die auf das Verständnis abzielen. Die vorgestellten 'Flashcards' bilden ein gutes und günstiges Feedbacksystem, mit dem man mit einem Blick den Kenntnisstand bei beliebigen Klassengrössen bekommt (selbst getestet für 40 und 400). Sieht man einen gewissen Prozentsatz falscher Antworten, lässt man 1-2 min mit dem Nachbarn diskutieren und wird Zeuge von in Verständnis aufleutenden Augen. Noch eine kurze Kontrollabstimmung und Sie sehen dass es funktioniert.

Schon ein paar Fragen über die Peer Instruction - Methode in den Unterricht eingestreut machen einen Riesen-Unterschied. Selbst den richtigen Kniffligkeitsgrad für die Fragen zu treffen ist schwerer als gedacht, wie ich bei einem anderen Fach feststellen musste, daher ist das Buch so hilfreich.
Alle Materialien sind auf einer Daten-CD beigefügt, so dass man sie für eine englische Veranstaltung direkt rüber ziehen kann, und auch wenn man die Fragen übersetzt kann man die Bilder noch gut gebrauchen.

Volle Empfehlung, wenn Sie Physik (explizit Mechanik, Elektrizitätslehre und Optik) auf dem Niveau Oberstufe bis Grundstudium Uni lehren, aber auch für andere eine gute Inspirationsquelle!

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