Physics – Popular Physics
Scientific paper
2004-04-16
Selected Papers from the 15th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, J.A. Chambers, ed., 2004. ISBN 1-931997-02-0
Physics
Popular Physics
Based on a talk by C.E. at the 15th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning; contains 9 pictures in eps form
Scientific paper
A project known as "Physics in Films" currently underway at UCF is designed to generate renewed interest and excitement in the standard "Physical Science" course. In the initial, developmental phase of the project the instructors selected films without regard to genre and theme. They only demanded that the selected films would cover nearly all the traditional topics of the typical "Physical Science" course. The project met with unprecedented success that motivated a rapid and more sophisticated expansion. In the current phase the authors demonstrate that the method is very flexible, accommodating the movie preferences of any instructor. The authors are developing versions of the course that have different "flavors", that is, "Physics in Films" course packages built around particular genres or themes. For example, during the 2003 summer terms we class-tested the flavors "Physics in Films: Superheroes" and "Physics in Films: Pseudoscience". Additional flavors are under development. This talk summarizes part of our experiences and presents some of the results from our courses. Overall, the method opens an effective way to help large masses to overcome science illiteracy.
Efthimiou Costas J.
Llewellyn Ralph A.
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