ERIC Number: EJ789577
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Sep
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Coordinating Physics and Education Instruction: Linking Research, Teaching, and Community Service
Finkelstein, Noah D.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v33 n1 p37-41 Sep 2003
This article describes a university science course that integrates physics, education, and community outreach. The class both improves student mastery of science and teaching as well as addresses the university's mission to pursue research, education, and community service. The structure, implementation, and effectiveness of the course are discussed to present one approach or model for science education. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Physics, Science Education, Science Curriculum, Research Universities, Partnerships in Education, Science Instruction, Pretests Posttests, Mastery Learning, Undergraduate Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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