This New Method of Teaching Physics Changes EVERYTHING! w/ Eric Mazur [Ep. 428]

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Imagine walking into a classroom where the students are the ones
driving the discussion. Where curiosity and collaboration have
replaced rote memorization. A place where traditional education has
been turned on its head, and the power of learning is placed
directly in the hands of those who seek it. It's almost hard to
imagine such a classroom after having studied in our current
education system, right? But today’s guest on Into the Impossible
has turned this unlikely fantasy into a reality by developing an
active learning system that engages students rather than just
lecturing them.  Meet Eric Mazur, physicist, educator, and
mastermind behind peer instruction. Eric is a professor of physics
and applied physics at Harvard University, and today, he’s here to
discuss the past, present, and future of our education
system.  Tune in!  Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:02 What
is peer instruction?  10:54 Are professors necessary in the
classroom?  17:37 Are lectures an effective way to
teach?  23:39 Using technology in the classroom  28:11
Hiring good teachers and professors  31:41 The problem with
grading 36:56 Tenure system in academia 41:36 Which subjects would
Eric make compulsory   44:41 Outro — Additional
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