1. WG3 Learning Methodologies EGF 2006

2. Present: 4 members of EG3 + 4 members of STEPS Topics discussed: Multimedia Non-standard teaching Generic and transferable skills

3. Multimedia Identified: Trivial use Target audience and purpose Virtual v real experiments Only choice for 'extreme' physics Stand alone v multimedia course

4. Problems Re-inventing the wheel Wealth of material Quality Translation

5. STEPS input MPTL list of recommended multimedia disseminated via EUPEN Online Obtain feedback from STEPS following trials Identify good practice

6. Non-standard teaching methods Identified Teaching v method of delivery Traditional – simple model – theory- phenomenon Non-standard – the opposite Methods of delivery – lecture, distance, PBL, peer instruction, blended, student centred Reasons for change – effectiveness, client

7. Obstacles Teaching v research time Lack of formal training Knowledge of educational research

8. STEPS input EPS position paper: 'promote the dissemination of educational pilot projects in physics to further best practice' –disseminate via EUPEN Online and EGF..... STEPS recommendations to HEIs Recognise time resource Career development Recognise publications

9. Generic and transferable skills Identified Importance to employers Teamwork, communication, project and time management Imbedded v specifically taught Physics staff v 'experts' Fight for physics hours

10. STEPS input Inventory Examples of good practice Pitfalls Disseminate via EUPEN Online