Use of Role-playing Exercises in Teaching Undergraduate Astronomy and Physics
Abstract
The use of role-playing exercises in the teaching of university astronomy and physics can enliven lectures, deepen student understanding and dramatically increase the level of classroom interaction. A series of case studies is presented, illustrating the nature of this technique, its advantages and some of its pitfalls. Several ready-to-run exercises are included.
- Publication:
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
- Pub Date:
- August 1999
- DOI:
- 10.1071/AS99206
- Bibcode:
- 1999PASA...16..206F
- Keywords:
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- UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING;
- miscellaneous;
- undergraduate teaching