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Physics Teaching and Learning: Challenging the Paradigm, RISE
Volume 8, focuses on research contributions challenging the basic
assumptions, ways of thinking, and practices commonly accepted in
physics education. Teaching physics involves multifaceted,
research-based, value added strategies designed to improve academic
engagement and depth of learning. In this volume, researchers,
teaching and curriculum reformers, and reform implementers discuss
a range of important issues. The volume should be considered as a
first step in thinking through what physics teaching and physics
learning might address in teacher preparation programs, in-service
professional development programs, and in classrooms. To facilitate
thinking about research-based physics teaching and learning each
chapter in the volume was organized around five common elements: 1.
A significant review of research in the issue or problem area. 2.
Themes addressed are relevant for the teaching and learning of K-16
science 3. Discussion of original research by the author(s)
addressing the major theme of the chapter. 4. Bridge gaps between
theory and practice and/or research and practice. 5. Concerns and
needs are addressed of school/community context stakeholders
including students, teachers, parents, administrators, and
community members.
It's time to go to the theme park! What's at the centre of this
fun-filled place? Motion! Did you feel like you were floating for a
second on the rollercoaster? You can thank g-forces! Did you send
the bottles flying after a game-winning throw? That's Newton's
first law of motion. Find out more about the science involved in
making things go.
We can see light. We know it makes plants grow. Light pours from
the sun and from glowing light bulbs. But we can't touch it, or
hold it. What is light? Learn about this science basic, and then
get hands-on with an experiment that will light up the classroom.
We can see light. We know it makes plants grow. Light pours from
the sun and from glowing light bulbs. But we can't touch it, or
hold it. What is light? Learn about this science basic, and then
get hands-on with an experiment that will light up the classroom.
Help your future genius become the smartest baby in the room!
Written by an expert, Quantum Information for Babies is a
colorfully simple introduction to one of the fastest-growing areas
of technology research. Babies (and grownups!) will learn all about
qubits, information systems, and more. With a tongue-in-cheek
approach that adults will love, this installment of the Baby
University board book series is the perfect way to introduce basic
concepts to even the youngest scientists. After all, it's never too
early to become a quantum physicist! Baby University: It only takes
a small spark to ignite a child's mind.
This book explores in detail the role of laboratory work in physics
teaching and learning. Compelling recent research work is presented
on the value of experimentation in the learning process, with
description of important research-based proposals on how to achieve
improvements in both teaching and learning. The book comprises a
rigorously chosen selection of papers from a conference organized
by the International Research Group on Physics Teaching (GIREP), an
organization that promotes enhancement of the quality of physics
teaching and learning at all educational levels and in all
contexts. The topics covered are wide ranging. Examples include the
roles of open inquiry experiments and advanced lab experiments, the
value of computer modeling in physics teaching, the use of
web-based interactive video activities and smartphones in the lab,
the effectiveness of low-cost experiments, and assessment for
learning through experimentation. The presented research-based
proposals will be of interest to all who seek to improve physics
teaching and learning.
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