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Description
No physics classroom is an isolated system. Our students bring their whole selves—their emotions, dreams, and life history—into our learning spaces, and they carry their classroom experiences out into the world. In this talk, we'll explore frameworks for helping students connect the idealized content of the physics classroom with the complexities of the real world. By doing so, we can empower students to become more critical thinkers, preparing them to navigate a world that is anything but frictionless. We'll examine the history of physics and how it has shaped our modern curriculum, discuss the structures of power and privilege that influence who participates in physics, and explore pedagogical approaches that foster a more inclusive and relevant learning environment. Join us for specific and immediately usable strategies, as well as a roadmap for continuing this conversation—because there is no simple solution to teaching physics in today's complex world.
