[This paper is part of the Focused Collection in Investigating and Improving Quantum Education through Research.] Instructors teaching upper-division quantum mechanics have had two primary options when it comes to textbook choice and thus curriculum sequence: starting with wave functions and the Schrödinger equation, referred to as "wave…

Science curriculums and curricular materials are essential guidelines in materializing effective science teaching. The primary goal of the current study aims to present a thematic analysis of the last three elementary and middle school science curriculums objectives released in 2013, 2017, and 2018 to determine whether they provide a base for…

With more diversified student groups entering the university, the 7become more pedagogically challenging. In earlier studies, a validated tool, content representation (CoRe), has been used in teacher education to help pre-service teachers identify and promote pedagogical content knowledge in limited teaching sequences. In the present research the…

Federal legislation specifies equitable access to education for all students at all levels of education, including postsecondary. To explore how well the physics education research (PER) community is currently serving students who inherently vary in needs, abilities, and interests, four research-based curricula (Tutorials in Introductory Physics,…

A New Turkish Physics Curriculum has been constructed between the years 2006-2009. It is to the gaining of new perspectives. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to reflect on the nature of the New Turkish Physics Curriculum (NTPC). To this end, the authors focus on the five themes of the NTPC using a document analysis method: basic reasons…

Proceedings of the third conference of the Commission on College Physics are reported. Its main concern was to consolidate the work of earlier conferences: (1) the Denver Conference, dealing with the curricula of colleges which did not offer the Ph.D. in physics, and (2) the First Ann Arbor Conference, dealing with curricular matters of schools…

Summarizes the early discussion results in the development of a physics project in higher education. Indicates that the first-year experience concentrates on the following aspects: laboratory work, tutorial programs, and individualized instruction. (CC)

Describes the balanced curriculum proposed by the Schools Council, activities taken by the Committee of Independent Learning in Science, and suggestions for material development made in an A-level physics workshop. Indicates that the general rather than specific objectives should be stressed to broaden the scope of physics teaching. (CC)

Examines the current low rate of enrollment in physics courses and cites some causes for this phenomenon. Questions the goals of physics education as these relate to the needs of society, and proposes changes. (CP)

As a supplement to the principal reports, a total of 776 verbal behavioral objectives are incorporated in this document relating to the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics Course. The objectives are related to the following aspects: physical measurements, frames of reference, significant figures, statics, dynamics, kinematics, electricity, and…

An attempt to attain various high level aims such as "training the mind,""developing judgment," and "achieving independence" within the framework of a first-year physics laboratory course is described. Evaluations of the course and the effectiveness of consequent improvements are discussed. (Author/MLW)

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)

As a supplement to the principal reports of the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics (ED 062 123 - ED 062 125), the course objectives, structure, and sequence are discussed in this document to provide an overview of the program's development and operation. Following a description of goals, characteristics, content, systems approach, media…

This UNESCO source book on teaching physics in schools provides a synthesis of views and policies prevalent throughout the world with respect to physics education. The book's contents are contributed by educators from several nations who have been able to give an international outlook in the discussion of various aspects of physics education. The…