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Active Learning in a Graduate Quantum Field Theory Course
- Source :
- American Journal of Physics 89, 317 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- This article describes how the author successfully adapted techniques drawn from the literature on active learning for use in a graduate-level course on quantum field theory. Students completed readings and online questions ahead of each class and spent class time working through problems that required them to practice the decisions and skills typical of a theoretical physicist. The instructor monitored these activities and regularly provided timely feedback to guide their thinking. Instructor-student interactions and student enthusiasm were similar to that encountered in one-on-one discussions with advanced graduate students. Course coverage was not compromised. The teaching techniques described here are well suited to other advanced courses.
- Subjects :
- Physics - Physics Education
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Journal :
- American Journal of Physics 89, 317 (2021)
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.2012.03851
- Document Type :
- Working Paper
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0002349