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How can I talk about equity in physics classes?

by Danny Doucette, Shinae Park, and Moses Rifkin
This article describes an approach to introducing discussions about equity into the physics classroom, based on the Underrepresentation Curriculum (https://underrep.com).

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What is “backwards design” and how can I use it in my physics classes?


by Stephanie Chasteen (University of Colorado Boulder) and Lauren Bauman (PhysPort)
Quick tips from the Faculty Teaching Institute about how to implement backwards design. Backwards design is a method for course planning where the instructor starts from the "end goal" or "learning objectives"--what they want their students to know--and then works backwards, designing assessment activities and learning activities that are aligned with the end goal.

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How can I make my lectures more effective?


by Stephanie Chasteen, University of Colorado Boulder
Quick tips from the Faculty Teaching Institute about how to create effective and inclusive presentations.

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