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Teaching (and hopefully student learning) is made stronger when an idea is introduced first, and the name of the idea is introduced afterward. This approach should be used for EVERY new concept! Doing so helps students build and create their own conceptual understanding rather than working within outside constraints.
"Teaching Introductory Physics" by Arnold B. Arons, pp 23 - 32.
Concept before name is a that we can all get on board with; but the second half of your statement that students should build their own concepts is huge! Great insights.
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