Eric Mazur - Peer Instruction

The teacher shares their journey from traditional lecturing to adopting a flipped classroom approach. Initially, the teacher realized that lecturing was ineffective in helping students grasp basic principles. By having students prepare before class and engaging them in peer discussions, the teacher discovered that students could learn more effectively. This method, which involves questioning and peer interaction, has been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes by actively involving students in the process.

What does the teacher mean by the 'curse of knowledge' as described in the text?

Explain the cycle of questioning and voting that the teacher uses in class.

What evidence does the teacher provide to support the effectiveness of the new teaching approach?