by Raymond Burns | Oct 30, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
On the very first day of my teaching career, I shared with my students that “it is an honor to be your teacher,” and I revealed that it had been my dream since I was 14 years old to become an educator. This is how I commence every school year. But in my inaugural...
by Raymond Burns | Oct 16, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
It seemed that when schools reopened, teachers across the nation were engaged in similar discussions: “What are we going to do with Chat GPT?” Many teachers felt apprehensive about this new technology and what it might mean for their workload and classrooms. However,...
by Raymond Burns | Oct 9, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
When I first started teaching, labs were an absolute nightmare. Here’s how the typical lab would go: 1) It would take about 10 minutes to give verbal instructions for the purpose, steps, and expected results of the lab, all while using confusing terminology about...
by Raymond Burns | Sep 11, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
Every year, without fail, the most common question I receive from new physics teachers revolves around pacing. They express concern about not being able to cover all the material, apprehension about maintaining a comparable pace to other educators, and worry about...
by Raymond Burns | Sep 6, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
I recall a heartwarming moment when a student approached me the day after a projectile motion lab named “Hit the Target.” The objective was for students to utilize their grasp of physics and mathematics to determine where a ball would land on the ground after rolling...
by Raymond Burns | Aug 29, 2023 | General Tips for Teaching Physics
A controversial topic to discuss. Some teachers assert that learning physics without a foundation in math is implausible. Conversely, others argue that a student’s limited mathematical knowledge shouldn’t hinder their ability to grasp physics. Personally, I am...
