Carl Wieman

On average, science scores have been falling globally for over a decade. What can be done to improve the quality of science teaching? In this episode of Top Class, Nobel Prize winning physicist Carl Wieman, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Education at Stanford University, and Yidan Prize winner, tells OECD Editor Duncan Crawford that current science teaching techniques are often ineffective. He argues that traditional lectures need to be ditched in favour of more active learning methods. Learn more about global science scores in the latest PISA report here: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/pisa-2022-results-volume-i_53f23881-en.html Learn more about The Yidan Prize here: yidanprize.org

In this 41st episode of the Skills Factory podcast series, we discuss with Carl Wieman, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and professor at Stanford University, the future of education and the impact of artificial intelligence on learning. What are the biggest challenges our education systems face? Why are experiential learning and critical thinking important? How should teaching look in the 21 st century? Why is it important for educators to support learners’ motivation? If you are curious about the evolution of education, this episode is for you! Host: Maria Lvova Zolotarevskaya

Dr. Carl Wieman, who was awarded a Nobel Prize for Physics in 2001, discusses his motivation to move away from fundamental physics research to the world of education research. Dr. Wieman tells a story that will resonate with those interested in ensuring that students are provided with the best possible learning opportunities for their success.

Today I’m speaking with Carl Wieman, 2001 Nobel Laureate, Professor of Physics and Professor of the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, and recipient of the 2020 Yidan Prize, the world’s largest prize in education. He answers the question: How do people learn to make better decisions? “They practice them, and they get feedback on that practice, and they practice some more. If you practice something very intently, your brain changes the connections to be better at doing it.” We discuss what he has uncovered in his scientific study of teaching and learning. For today's complete show notes, go to: www.physicsalive.com/carl Toward the end of the episode, Carl mentions a series of three papers. Each paper discusses courses that are all taught with same set of principles. Those principles are: Practicing the thinking you want students to do, monitoring that, do timely feedback, and then letting them go back to practicing. Improved Learning in a Large-Enrollment Physics Class Transforming a fourth year modern optics course using a deliberate practice framework Active learning in a graduate quantum field theory course What are some resources for new teachers or a teacher wanting to do something new? AAPT New Faculty Workshop is the best existing thing. Two books on Carl’s shelf: The ABCs of How We Learn: 26 Scientifically Proven Approaches, How They Work, and When to Use Them How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching The CWSEI website . They have developed a lot of resources for instructors .

Carl Wieman, Nobel laureate and Professor of Physics and Education at Stanford University, has dedicated much of his career to addressing the problems and challenges of how universities teach science. In this episode, Wieman imparts the “aha!” moment that motivated his transition from physics research to science education research. He shares dead ideas that he encounters routinely in science teaching, including those that are magnified by the shift to remote teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at ctl.columbia.edu/podcast .

Carl Wieman, Nobel laureate and Professor of Physics and Education at Stanford University, has dedicated much of his career to addressing the problems and challenges of how universities teach science. In this episode, Wieman imparts the “aha!” moment that motivated his transition from physics research to science education research. He shares dead ideas that he encounters routinely in science teaching, including those that are magnified by the shift to remote teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at ctl.columbia.edu/podcast .

Carl Wieman, Nobel laureate and Professor of Physics and Education at Stanford University , has dedicated much of his career to addressing the problems and challenges of how universities teach science. In this episode, Wieman imparts the “aha!” moment that motivated his transition from physics research to science education research. He shares dead ideas that he encounters routinely in science teaching, including those that are magnified by the shift to remote teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at ctl.columbia.edu/podcast .

Carl Wieman, professor at the Graduate School of Education and winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physics, discusses the problems with the traditional college lecture and how to revolutionize the classroom experience.