Embedded Files
Update: although I am no longer teaching, I will continue to leave these resources up for others to use in their own educational journeys. As I still love teaching, I plan on posting periodically my own learning resources for myriad topics, from pre-med courses such as organic chemistry (hopefully you will love it as much as I do - it is quite a beautiful subject if taught right!) to topics that I am learning for my own edification.
For distance/virtual learning: the link below provides a list of mobile scanner apps for your phone that allows you to scan and send me your work through your phone.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mobile-scanning-apps/
Classes Taught:
The links below will take you to all class resources for the appropriate class:
For course standards:
For the curious scientist:
Useful Resources:
Pre-requisite Material for the Course:
TI Scientific Calculator Tutorials:
Simulations and Demonstrations:
Open Source Learning for AP Physics and AP Calculus - I try the best I can, but additional resources are always a plus :)
General:
AP Physics 1:
AP Calculus AB/BC:
An Inundation of Practice for AP Exams:
About Me:
About Me:
Hi and welcome to my webpage! My name is Mr. Hefele, and I teach physics and mathematics here at Combs High School. I hail from the great state of Virginia and attended the University of Virginia (GO HOOS!). At UVa, I double-majored in physics and mathematics, with a particular focus on theoretical/mathematical physics, while also earning a Masters in Teaching. I am highly passionate about my subjects, so don't hesitate to ask about a topic that interests you!
Some things that interest me outside of physics and mathematics are:
More physics and mathematics (yes, I'm that insane)
Hiking, camping, traveling, and photography (check out my gallery below)
Language learning (hablame en español! Eu falou um poco do portugues tambem!)
Attending my students' events
UVa sports (Go Hoos! - 2019 NCAA Basketball Champions)
What I'm Currently Learning:
Transplant research
Coding languages
What I'm Currently Reading (As Time Permits):
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
I am a strong proponent of student-centered, active classrooms as opposed to teacher-centered, passive classrooms. In addition, in my experience as a physics and math undergraduate, the biggest leap in understanding did not come from note-taking and passive listening, but through activities and collaborative learning on problem sets. As a result, I often have students take notes prior to class so that class time may be used on the more active components of learning (critical thinking skills, applications, problem-solving skills, etc.)
Feedback
Feedback
I am a strong believer in student feedback to continuously improve my instruction; I take such feedback very seriously. Although I pay great attention to detail in my instruction, I do realize at times that there may be a level of disconnect between myself and the students. Please use the links below to leave feedback regarding my courses:
Photo Gallery:
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