SOCS - P

The real power of modeling for me comes from the discovery of relationships like we had today with the acceleration labs and data.  Although I know it's difficult to lead students to construct the model from the experiences they have been given, it's very cool when you can get them to put together x = 1/2gt^2 + vot + xo. Wow!

SOCS - 1 (Arons -2)

I am struck by the difficulty of the task at hand.  I think Rectilinear Kinematics might be the most difficult yet important subject in physics to teach in a manner in which students will not just end up mechanically regurgitating formulas.

SOCS - P (McDermott)

In order to address the shortcomings of traditional physics instruction each educator must inspect their own beliefs thoroughly and adjust them to match the way students learn new physical concepts.

SOCS - 1 (Arons)

I found the sections of this chapter on proportional reasoning very eye opening.  In my years of teaching I have always recognized the symptoms and now I can use better strategies to guide my students.