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Vasiliy Znamenskiy

Finding the Balance: Teaching Astronomy to Non-Specialists with Limited Scientific Background

Introduction:
Teaching a comprehensive General Astronomy course, encompassing astrophysics, astrobiology, and cosmology, to non-specialists with minimal knowledge of mathematics and physics presents a significant pedagogical challenge. In this essay, we explore the dialectical problem of determining the most effective teaching strategy for such students: should we prioritize “learning less, but in depth” or “teaching more material, but in a descriptive and superficial manner”?… Read more “Finding the Balance: Teaching Astronomy to Non-Specialists with Limited Scientific Background”

Vasiliy Znamenskiy

I want to join the Teaching at OpenLab community of educators because I believe in the power of collaboration and sharing among educators. I want to connect with other educators who are passionate about innovating teaching and learning, and I see this community as a valuable platform for sharing ideas, learning from innovative teaching practices, and contributing to the improvement of our teaching methods.… Read more “Vasiliy Znamenskiy”