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LoPresto, Michael C. – Physics Education, 2010
In recent years, short question-and-answer activities known as lecture tutorials that are designed to help students work with and discover concepts for themselves, rather than simply being told about them (lectured to) have become a popular tool for learner-centred teaching of introductory college astronomy. Students on such a course are usually…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Astronomy, Lecture Method, Teaching Methods
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Wilsdon, C. E. – Physics Education, 1979
Describes the new physics courses, and course combinations with physics, that were introduced after 1973, and are being offered in addition to the existing four-year sandwich course in applied physics. (GA)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements, Higher Education
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Jackson, G. – Physics Education, 1972
Describes attempts in Britain to unite physics and technical studies in the new GCE A level engineering students (college bound). (Advocates more interdisciplinary efforts and greater use of mathematics.) (TS)
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Colles, M. J. – Physics Education, 1979
Describes a course in applied physics with solid state electronics, aimed at providing a continuing broad background in general physics while allowing for the gradual development of an emphasis on applications, engineering expertise, and relevant industrial experience. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Electronics
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Patterson, H.; Twidell, J. W. – Physics Education, 1979
Outlines and describes the content of an applied physics course offered for the four year honors and the three year pass degrees. The course stresses three components: principal subjects, industrial projects, and subsidiary subjects. (GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements
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Poduska, Ervin L.; Lunetta, Vincent N. – Physics Education, 1984
Examines the extent to which technology and applied physics should be included in introductory physics courses. Areas explored include the meaning of applied physics, the nature of pure and applied physics, and applied physics as viewed by a scientist, an educator, and society. Implications for the physics curriculum are addressed. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems, Higher Education
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McKim, F. R. – Physics Education, 1983
The Physics Plus Project is producing a series of pamphlets designed to supplement existing curricula with physics application topics (such as physics of sports, motor cars, weather, medical physics, energy). Discusses rationale for the projects, pamphlet production, distribution to schools, and use of pamphlet material on examinations. (JM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, High Schools, Instructional Materials
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Page, Ray – Physics Education, 1979
Discusses modular courses in technology, their aims, materials used, resources, and the philosophy behind their design and implementation. (GA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Learning Modules, Modular Building Design
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Brown, Colin – Physics Education, 1987
Describes the approach taken in the development of a modular curriculum which integrates the study of technology. Provides a rationale for the program and specifies its advantages. (ML)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Instructional Innovation, Integrated Curriculum
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Nicholl, Brian – Physics Education, 1982
Discusses aims of educational projects sponsored by British Petroleum Company (BPC) and British Gas Corporation (BGC). Includes rationale for including technology in school curricula and types of curriculum materials produced by BPC and BGC. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Industry, Physics, Program Descriptions
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Scott, William – Physics Education, 1980
Deals with how secondary schools in the United Kingdom ought to be concerned not only with teaching the science of nuclear processes but also with: (1) the technologies associated with power generation from the processes, and (2) the possible social effects of such technologies. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Energy, Fuels, Nuclear Physics
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Stevenson, Paul – Physics Education, 1981
Offers reasons why microelectronics and computing should be combined and offered as a specialized course, different from both physics and mathematics. Includes course content and discusses subject combinations within school science and technology departments. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Warren, J. W. – Physics Education, 1983
Criticizes a proposed approach to teaching physics in terms of energy carriers (SE 532 196), arguing that it requires energy to be thought of as a substance which can flow. Discusses problems related to concept formation and logical difficulties with the curriculum, considering several contradictions to physics principles which may arise. (JM)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science