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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 ...