A. Common unscientific mistakes in teaching.

1. Follow tradition-- just superstition as to

what is "best". Hard to avoid!

(examples here)

2. Conclusions as to effectiveness

based on hopes and anecdotes.

3. Extrapolating to students what worked for them.

4. "Cop-out". Students not as prepared or motivated as us.

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Curriculum: Sci.& Eng.'s "What students should know…"

"How can students learn this?"

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