I'll start by assuring that I am a believer of the idea that making Physics boring must be a criminal offense. With that said, a typical physics class should comprise of practical examples, simulations and a conversation between the teacher and the student that promotes questioning and clarifying rather difficult topics on the spot.
Simulations and Practical Examples:
For my lessons, be it 1-1...
I'll start by assuring that I am a believer of the idea that making Physics boring must be a criminal offense. With that said, a typical physics class should comprise of practical examples, simulations and a conversation between the teacher and the student that promotes questioning and clarifying rather difficult topics on the spot.
Simulations and Practical Examples:
For my lessons, be it 1-1 or a group session, I always prepare a set of simulations that aid in understanding of the concepts and help students visualize rather than cramming the material with zero understanding. This helps in at least two way:
1. Most of the concepts in higher grades and advanced courses are generalised from an easier version of the topic taught in earlier grades. Having a proper understanding of the concepts enables guaranteed success for years to come, with little recurring efforts.
2. Passion. Life is all about it. You understand something so wonderfully, that you eventually choose it as tma career. I hope to inspire students such that they revitalize the concept of teaching and understanding physics. It becomes a chain that helps many more, indirectly.
Teach the Teacher:
Another employed technique that I occasionally use is having the student(s) teach ME a topic that I've already taught. It's a well established fact that teaching something helps the teacher understand it him/herself even better.
Teaching Aids:
The lesson will be taught with the aid of course books, graphics drawing tablets, various pedagogy techniques including meta-learning and of course simulations.