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Problem Solving of Newton's Second Law through a System of Total Mass Motion
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Abdullah, Helmi – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2014
Nowadays, many researchers discovered various effective strategies in teaching physics, from traditional to modern strategy. However, research on physics problem solving is still inadequate. Physics problem is an integral part of physics learning and requires strategy to solve it. Besides that, problem solving is the best way to convey principle,…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Physics, Motion, Science Education
Measuring "g" by Using Trajectory Projectile Motion: 5E Learning Cycle and Low-Cost Materials
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Ornek, Funda; Zziwa, Byansi Jude – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2011
In some countries physics lessons are limited in many cases due to different constraints to lecturing and rote learning with in short supply use of teaching materials and other practical activities. These limitations can make physics abstract and difficult for students to understand. This paper presents one of activities, which can be done by…
Descriptors: Physics, Motion, Learning Processes, Rote Learning
Limitations and Functions: Four Examples of Integrating Thermodynamics
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Chang, Wheijen – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2011
Physics students are usually unaware of the limitations and functions of related principles, and they tend to adopt "hot formulas" inappropriately. This paper introduces four real-life examples for bridging five principles, from fluids to thermodynamics, including (1) buoyant force, (2) thermal expansion, (3) the ideal-gas law, (4) the 1st law,…
Descriptors: Thermodynamics, Mechanics (Physics), Science Instruction, Scientific Principles
Impact of Problem-Based Learning to Students and Teachers
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Hirca, Necati – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2011
The Ministry of National Education of Turkey has decided to give up traditional methods to be used in the classes and to develop a new secondary school curriculum based on Context-Based Learning (CBL) in 2007. This paper discusses integrating Problem-Based Learning (PBL) tasks into the new physics curriculum in Turkey. A brief overview of a…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Physics, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Curriculum
An Overview of a Theoretical Framework of Phenomenography in Qualitative Education Research: An Example from Physics Education Research
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Ornek, Funda – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2008
One or more theoretical frameworks or orientations are used in qualitative education research. In this paper, the main tenets, the background and the appropriateness of phenomenography, which is one of the theoretical frameworks used in qualitative research, will be depicted. Further, the differences among phenomenography, phenomenology and…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Educational Research, Ethnography, Physics
Solving Geometry Problems via Mechanical Principles
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Man, Yiu Kwong – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2004
The application of physical principles in solving mathematics problems have often been neglected in the teaching of physics or mathematics, especially at the secondary school level. This paper discusses how to apply the mechanical principles to geometry problems via concrete examples, which aims at providing insight and inspirations to physics or…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Geometry, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary School Mathematics