TL;DR
This paper emphasizes the importance of developing intuition alongside mathematical skills in learning Einsteinian physics, illustrating how conceptual understanding aids in grasping complex theories like general relativity.
Contribution
It advocates for integrating intuition development into physics education and demonstrates its role in understanding Einsteinian physics concepts.
Findings
Intuition enhances comprehension of Einsteinian physics.
Historical examples show intuition's role in developing relativity.
Educational approaches can effectively build physics intuition.
Abstract
This chapter sets the stage for the rest of the book by exploring the role of intuition as a tool to deepen understanding in Einsteinian physics. Drawing on examples from the history of general relativity, we argue that the development of physical intuition is a crucial goal in physics education in parallel with any mathematical development of a physics subject. This chapter is for readers who wish to learn how expert physicists think conceptually about their subjects to understand them plus readers who wish to see how we can introduce Einsteinian physics to students by developing their intuition as well as teaching them the mathematics.
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