Daniel Pitonyak

Assistant Professor

Lebanon Valley College

Physics

Pedagogical Methods Used

Peer Instruction / Think-Pair-Share, Collaborative problem-solving, Conceptually-oriented activities, Guided inquiry, Mathematically-focused activities, Experimentally-focused activities

Life Sciences Focus

Biology, biochemistry, exercise science (physical therapy and athletic training)

Education Research and Pedagogy Expertise

None

Describe the courses that you teach for life sciences students

Algebra-based introductory physics courses covering mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and some modern physics

What is your approach to teaching physics for life science students?

I always try to introduce a new topic by placing it in the context of something relevant for the life/health sciences and then, where appropriate, discussing a specific application of something we learned that connects to their field.