Browsing GIREP Conference 2008 Physics Curriculum Design, Development and Validation by Issue Date
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Developing outdoor physics projects using the activity theory framework
(University of Cyprus, 2008)This paper presents the conceptualisation, implementation and evaluation of methodology of “outdoor physics” a project in science teacher education at Umeå University, Sweden (see http://outdoorphysics.educ.umu.se). Activity ... -
It seems easy to float, but is it really? Α Teaching unit for buoyancy
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The teachers’ prior practice indicates that the conceptual understanding of buoyancy among lower secondary school students is often deficient. Therefore we introduced a new teaching sequence in which students are ... -
Design and development of a module about Optical properties of materials
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The University of Naples has created a Local Working Group as a partnership of university researchers and school teachers. This group has developed and implemented a research-based teaching/learning Module on the topic ... -
An innovative inquiry-oriented module on Thermal conductivity: design, development and application
(University of Cyprus, 2008)In line with current trends about developing teaching learning sequences in science education we have designed an innovative inquiry oriented module aiming at providing secondary education students with a comprehensive treatment ... -
Enhancing cognitive development through Physics problem solving: example of a thinking-skills Curriculum
(University of Cyprus, 2008)Numerous research studies in the last thirty years have highlighted the inadequacy of the traditional introductory physics course. It has been shown that students who leave such courses tend to have incoherent physics knowledge ... -
Striking results with bouncing balls
(University of Cyprus, 2008)In a laboratory activity students study the behaviour of a bouncing ball. With the help of a high-speed camera they can study the motion in detail. Computer modelling enables them to relate the measurement results to the ... -
Designing and evaluating a research-based Teaching sequence for electrical capacitance
(University of Cyprus, 2008)This presentation examines the didactic suitability of introducing a teaching sequence when teaching the concept of electrical capacitance in the context of charging a body. This short sequence targets first year ... -
Biomedical physics and medical professionals: harmony or dissonance in study quality Improvement?
(University of Cyprus, 2008)Following independence, Lithuania introduced changes into the health care and higher education sectors, in order to improve the quality of medical studies in the European context. While new subjects were added to the ... -
A hypothesis on the learning process as a basis for science curriculum development
(University of Cyprus, 2008)Misconceptions (also known as alternative conceptions) are a perennial problem in physics education. Research was focused worldwide on this, with limited successes achieved. The problem can be approached from different ... -
Comparative teaching strategies In special relativity
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The introduction of modern physics topics in secondary schools is one of the highest challenges in physics education. In this regard, a specific exercise has been carried out in the context of a dedicated Summer ... -
Investigating the learning of RLC circuits with The aid of computer-based activities
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The purpose of this study was to get some insight about using computational simulations and modeling activities to promote a better students’ conceptual understanding of RLC circuits. The theoretical framework adopted ... -
Effects of physical and virtual Experimentation on students conceptual Understanding in heat and temperature
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of Physical Manipulatives (PM), Virtual Manipulatives (VM), and two sequential combinations of PM and VM, on pre-service students’ understanding of scientific concepts ... -
Information technology for understanding Science (it for us)
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The principal aim of the IT for US Project is to present teachers with a vision for the use of ICT in science teaching which exploits the qualities of software tools for developing conceptual understanding of scientific ... -
System dynamics modeling: from mechanics to chemistry
(University of Cyprus, 2008)In this paper, we discuss a contribution toward the use of analogical reasoning by explicit system dynamics modeling of physical processes. The relational structures found in simple models are transferred to an example ... -
From promising approach to regular Curriculum - educational innovation in Mechanics at dutch upper secondary level
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The Dutch curriculum for mechanics is being revised with a focus on educational approach rather than on content. By integrating effective designs from small-scale research projects and using cyclical feedback from teachers ... -
The design and development of an ICT-enhanced Module concerning density as a property of Materials applied in floating / sinking Phenomena
(University of Cyprus, 2008)This research is part of a project designed to promote children’s interest both in Science and scientific careers. The project focuses on the specific domain of Materials Science (i.e., the materials around us, their ... -
Modelling and inquiring sound attenuation: design-based research about an ICT enhanced Unit on materials science
(University of Cyprus, 2008)In this paper we present preliminary results of a design-based research about a teaching/learning unit on Sound Attenuation, which is part of a international research-based curriculum project on Materials Science. The ... -
Teaching and learning about Electromagnetism in high school: addressing issues of relevance and Epistemic practice
(University of Cyprus, 2008)Electromagnetism presents an interesting topic for teaching and learning of physics in high school. On the one hand, the corresponding phenomena are mostly outside the range of student experiences and relevance to every ... -
The ideas of 3rd years students of technical schools in Cyprus about light and its properties
(University of Cyprus, 2008)This paper aims to report and investigate the ideas of 18 year-old (3rd year) students of Vocational Education in Technical Schools in Cyprus, about light and its properties. In Technical High School Education physics is ... -
Computerized use of thinking journey mode of instruction as a means to enhance classroom argumentation and listen to students' egocentricity and change of students' conceptual understanding
(University of Cyprus, 2008)The combination of the computerized Digalo (Schwarz & de Groot, 2007) as a graphical tool for representing argumentative moves in on-going e-discussions and the Thinking Journey (TJ) mode of instruction (Schur and Galili, ...
