Active learning in optics and photonics: experiences in Africa

M. Alarcon; E. Arthurs; Z. Ben Lakhdar; I. Culaba; V. Lakshminarayanan; J. Maquiling; A. Mazzolini; J. Niemela; D. Sokoloff

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24 October 2005 Active learning in optics and photonics: experiences in Africa

M. Alarcon, E. Arthurs, Z. Ben Lakhdar, I. Culaba, V. Lakshminarayanan, J. Maquiling, A. Mazzolini, J. Niemela, D. Sokoloff

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Proceedings Volume 9664, Ninth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics; 96641Y (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207699
Event: Ninth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 2005, Marseille, France

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The UNESCO Active Learning in Optics and Photonics project is designed for the benefit of teachers of introductory university physics from developing countries. Initial implementation has taken place in two African nations, Ghana and Tunisia. The training curriculum includes student materials to teach topics in geometrical and physical optics in an active way with a high level of student involvement in the learning process. The curriculum makes use of simple, inexpensive materials. A conceptual learning assessment instrument is being developed as part of the project. Follow-up activities are planned. Experiences of the international group of workshop trainers are reported.

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M. Alarcon, E. Arthurs, Z. Ben Lakhdar, I. Culaba, V. Lakshminarayanan, J. Maquiling, A. Mazzolini, J. Niemela, and D. Sokoloff "Active learning in optics and photonics: experiences in Africa", Proc. SPIE 9664, Ninth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 96641Y (24 October 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207699

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