Achievement evaluation within a non-conventional framework: Some experiences in physics and humour
Wörner C.H.; Romero A.; Bustamante G.
2010
Physics Education
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10.1088/0031-9120/45/5/013
An achievement evaluation of a non-conventional physics course for liberal arts students is presented. The theoretical ground for this course focuses on the use of humour as a teaching tool. Preliminary evidence shows that a learning process is accomplished. © 2010 IOP Publishing Ltd.
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