In this paper, we analyze the science activities offered at 7th grade in the Turkish science and technology curriculum along with addressing the curriculum's original intent. We refer to several science education researchers' ideas, including Chinn & Malhotra's (Science Education, 86:175--218, 2002) theoretical framework and Edelson's (1998)…

This publication in physics shows the wide diversity that still exists in teaching science at the upper secondary level. One section deals with the teaching aims of physics teachers as actually stated by different countries. These are listed in a table including a total of 53 items. A second table lists the official publications giving programs…

Presents H. Richard Crane's acceptance speech for the 1976 Oersted Medal for physics education in which he discusses problems of teaching college level introductory physics. (SL)

Outlines the first South-East Asian conference on university physics education held in Penang, Malaysia, May 16-21, 1977, to identify, analyze, and compare physics curricula and to improve physics education in developing countries. (SL)

Describes a one semester course in introductory stellar astrophysics at the advanced undergraduate level. The course aims to integrate all previously learned physics by applying it to the study of stars. After a brief introductory section on basic astronomical measurements, the main topics covered are stellar atmospheres, stellar structure, and…

Briefly discusses the contents of this issue, which concentrates on providing a survey of the wide variety of courses available to English school-leavers who wish either to specialize in physics or to include some physics along with other subjects in their studies. (MLH)

Briefly describes a physics course for nonmajors which focuses on light and color. (PEB)

Describes a new course in physics which employs the Mass-Radius (M-R) diagram, for non-science majors. The intent of this course is to permit the comprehension and appreciation of the why and wherefore of the gross structure of the universe. (GA)

Explains a physics course in which the students sign up for the lectures pertinent to their majors, mathematical abilities, and the university of their choice. (GA)

The innovations include: an inquiry-oriented physical science course for prospective elementary teachers; a self-paced introductory physics course for biological science majors and premeds; a liberal arts physics major which emphasizes the historical and social side of physics; a program in which physics students have the opportunity to produce…

A review of topics and undergraduate programs in physics with medical applications at Queen Elizabeth College, London, is given. (MDR)

Describes a career oriented physics curriculum tested in Dallas. Students can tailor a physics course to meet their personal interests, needs, and abilities. (SL)

Results are reported on a one year introductory course for Chicano, Black, American Indian, and Asian-American minority students. Teaching innovations employed were edited lecture notes and a class council. Evaluation of student performance including a comparison with students in other introductory physics courses and student evaluation are…