This study offers curriculum developers, teachers, and science education researchers a fine-grained profile on strengths and weaknesses in specific science domains and topics. The study involved a representative sample of 3844 Norwegian pupils in grade 8. Their responses on 216 TIMSS items in 18 topics from 4 science domains were modelled in a…

These proceedings contain the papers of the 18th International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in the Digital Age (CELDA 2021), held virtually, due to an exceptional situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, from October 13-15, 2021, and organized by the International Association for Development of the Information Society…

A review of the changes in physics education since 1930 includes the beginnings in very practical applied physics. Research-oriented physics received a major impetus from the technological explosion stimulated by World War II. Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) physics is seen as an outgrowth of rigorous training for research followed by even…

Contains a description of an open-ended laboratory physics course for college freshmen and sophomores planning to become elementary school teachers. (CP)

Diagnoses some of the failings of current methods of teaching physics which are intended to teach both students and teachers of physics as a result of Einstein's contributions to physics. (HM)

Reported is a study of the type and nature of course offerings, student teaching practices, internships, and industrial experiences for the purpose of developing a curriculum necessary for adequate preparation of community college physics teachers. Similar questionnaires were submitted to participants of the 1968 and 1971 summer institutes held at…

A DISCUSSION OF THE GENERAL PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES OF SCIENCE EDUCATION WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO LABORATORY WORK AND SUGGESTIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE TEACHING ARE PRESENTED. THE DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PRINCIPLES INCLUDES SUCH TOPICS AS (1) THE PURPOSE OF THE LABORATORY IN SCIENCE TEACHING, (2) THE NATURE OF THE CURRENT SCIENTIFIC…

Describes the conduct of a new course in Peru designed for physics teachers at the university level with emphases upon learning of up-to-date teaching and laboratory techniques. Included is a description of local degree programs and basic philosophy underlying teacher education. (CC)

In light of criticism leveled at secondary school programs, the teaching of physics is examined in the context of successes, failures, and opportunity for improvement. Discussion proceeds under three main headings: the context of physics teaching; curriculum content and materials; and the teaching-learning process. (Author/RE)

Discusses experience of teaching inservice training courses to secondary physics teachers at a teachers' college in Northern Peru. Indicates that the materials used are at the level of the IPS and PSSC materials and most teachers lack practical experience in laboratory work. (CC)

Traces physics curriculum innovation in Southeast Asia since the 1950s. The unique features of such innovation in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand are highlighted. Forecasts for the future of physics education in part of the world are also discussed. (Author/HM)

The Nuffield "0"-level physics course (United Kingdom) and the Physical Sciences Study Committee course (United States) stressed preparation of professional scientists rather than "physics for all." Although they were important curriculum developments, the courses have done harm to the development of an entirely new style of…