Many problems, one solution method: Teaching statics without 'Special cases'

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作者：

Newcomer, Jeffrey L. ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Western Washington Univ, Engn Technol Dept, Bellingham, WA 98225 USA

来源：

36th Annual Frontiers in Education, Conference Program, Vols 1-4: BORDERS: INTERNATIONAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL | 2006年

关键词：

assessment; statics; warm up exercises;

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中图分类号：

TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];

学科分类号：

0812 ;

摘要：

This paper outlines an approach to teaching Statics that is organized around five topics: free body diagrams, equilibrium, equivalence, separation of rigid bodies, and friction, without breaking the problems in to special cases. The course uses a consistent method of having students draw free body diagrams, develop equilibrium equations, and solve these equations for all types of problems. The course is supported by the use of conceptual Warm Up exercises that allow the instructor to assess student misconceptions at the beginning of a topic. After an outline of the course learning objectives and structure, the paper discusses the Warm Up exercises and assessment of student learning.

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页码：63 / 68

页数：6