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Henriksen, Ellen K.; Bungum, Berit; Angell, Carl; Tellefsen, Catherine W.; Frågåt, Thomas; Bøe, Maria Vetleseter – Physics Education, 2014
In this article, we discuss how quantum physics and relativity can be taught in upper secondary school, in ways that promote conceptual understanding and philosophical reflections. We present the ReleQuant project, in which web-based teaching modules have been developed. The modules address competence aims in the Norwegian national curriculum for…
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Physics, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Curriculum
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Holton, Gerald – Physics Education, 1976
Describes the Project Physics curriculum, including its origins, content and structure, current level of use, and philosophy of its approach. (MLH)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Philosophy, Physics
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Sherratt, W. J. – Physics Education, 1978
Argues for the inclusion of additional science history in the Nuffield physics curriculum. (SL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Enrichment, Instruction, Physics
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Taylor, C. A. – Physics Education, 1973
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Curriculum Development
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Jafri, A. V. – Physics Education, 1979
Discusses the existing design of some undergraduate physics courses, and outlines the general aims which will give the development of a physics curriculum a definite direction and approach. (GA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Evaluation, Higher Education
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Tebbutt, M. J. – Physics Education, 1981
Summarizes results of a survey on teachers' views of the Nuffield A-level physics course (NAP) including, among others, course content, philosophy, examinations, organization, and individual units. Suggests that most teachers surveyed were satisfied with their NAP course. (SK)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Evaluation, Physics, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Dorling, Geoffrey – Physics Education, 1988
Overviews the "Nuffield Coordinated Sciences" program. Discusses the aim, coordination of content, presentation, and the writing timetable. (YP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Foreign Countries
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Black, P. J.; Ogborn, J. – Physics Education, 1972
The development and contents of the Nuffield Advanced Physics project are described. The usefulness of the material to students in college courses as engineers or physicists is discussed. (TS)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College Bound Students, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Hockey, S. W. – Physics Education, 1973
Discusses measurement techniques developed in the Nuffield A level physical science assessment and statistical results obtained in 1968 and 1971. Concludes that individual projects are contributors of positive and valuable educational experiences to the course. (CC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Development, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods
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Dobson, Ken – Physics Education, 1988
Discusses a teaching method using investigational skills for Nuffield A-level Physics including assessment technique, change of the assessment criteria, advice for choosing the topic, and future development. (YP)
Descriptors: Experiments, Foreign Countries, Investigations, Physics