Joss Ives

Joss Ives is a Professor of Teaching in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at The University of British Columbia. Their research focuses on physics education, with an emphasis on assessments that support learning, including two-stage group exams, and the development of laboratory, communication, and computational skills throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Ives has contributed to several publications in the field of physics education research, including work on active learning in pre-class assignments and the impact of targeted scientific reasoning on student attitudes. They are also affiliated with the Science Learnification blog, which explores educational practices. Ives holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a Doctoral degree from The University of British Columbia. They have been employed at the University of British Columbia since 2013 and previously at the University of the Fraser Valley.

Joss Ives is a Physics Education Researcher at the University of British Columbia, focusing on enhancing student learning through innovative pedagogical approaches. Their work explores the impact of active learning strategies, collaborative exams, and virtual labs on student engagement and understanding. Ives investigates how factors such as self-efficacy, test anxiety, and inquiry-based learning influence student attitudes and performance in physics education. They also examine the role of technology, such as mobile devices and simulations, in fostering productive learning environments. Their research contributes to the development of effective teaching practices in first-year physics labs and beyond.