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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 ...
Features and consequences of two School science curricula
(University of Cyprus, 2008)
With the political change in 1994, South Africa entered a period of dramatic educational change. The former
positivist school curriculum was replaced with an outcomes-based curriculum. In outcomes-based education
(OBE) ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The role of critical thinking In physics learning
(University of Cyprus, 2008)
Critical thinking is usually seen as crucial to Physics learning. This is clearly stated in the purposes of many
Physics’ curricula. In fact, since Dewey, several authors argue that critical thinking is fundamental to ...
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 ...