Physics Today · 2009 · 64 citations · 14 references
EducationAstronomyTeachingAstronomy EducationAstrophysicsScience InstructionAstronomy InstructionScience PedagogyAstrophysics CurriculumInteractive EngagementTutorial-based Instruction
A national study of teaching and learning in courses that introduce astronomy to nonscience majors shows that interactive learning strategies can significantly improve student understanding of core concepts in astrophysics.
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