Critical thinking is preserved for humanities where "objective thinking" is the currenvy and comp advantage of sciences.
Similarly, essays, log and report Qs are currenvy of humanities. But assesment theory, mostly developed by humanities insights (it is human centered not physical environment centered) covers both.
In this excer from a module on Material and Quantum nanotechnologies, both the outcomes & assesment is evolved from the traditional.
"By he end of this module, you’ll be able to:
apply the fundamentals of quantum physics to nanomaterials and the associated emerging technologies
understand the principles and usage of common characterisation techniques in nanotechnology
demonstrate critical awareness of current research and its limitations.
Types of assessments may include:
a report (40%) – a written critical bibliography of current research trends
a report (20%) – a written structured question to an industry stakeholder
a log (40%) – a written log detailing thevcompletion of a data analysis project."
Do you think it should be more widely endorsed in physics dept masters?
Hi,
Incorporating 'humanities-style' assessments into physics master's courses can deepen students' understanding and link theory to real-world applicability. This multifaceted method, blending essays with traditional techniques, captures both depth and rigour, aligning with the interdisciplinary requirements of contemporary research.
Hope this helps.