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A New Model of Special Relativity and the Relationship between the Time Warps of General and Special Relativity
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Stannard, Warren B. – Physics Education, 2018
Einstein's two theories of relativity were introduced over 100 years ago. High school science students are seldom exposed to these revolutionary ideas as they are often perceived to be too difficult conceptually and mathematically. This paper brings together the two theories of relativity in a way that is logical and consistent and enables the…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Teaching Methods
Colour Vision Deficiency and Physics Teaching
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Maule, Louise; Featonby, David – Physics Education, 2016
1 in 12 males suffer from some form of colour vision deficiency (CVD) which in the present colour dominated world of education presentation can be a severe disadvantage. Although aware of "colourblindness" most teachers make little or no adjustment for these pupils for whom tasks may be more difficult. This article examines colour vision…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Color, Visual Acuity
A Paradox in Physics Education in France
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Smigiel, Eddie; Sonntag, Michel – Physics Education, 2013
This paper deals with the nature and the level of difficulty of teaching and learning physics in the first year of undergraduate engineering schools in France. Our case study is based on a survey regarding a classic and basic question in applied physics, and which was conducted with a group of second-year students in a post-baccalaureate 1…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physics, Science Education, Logical Thinking
Nano Goes to School: A Teaching Model of the Atomic Force Microscope
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Planinsic, Gorazd; Kovac, Janez – Physics Education, 2008
The paper describes a teaching model of the atomic force microscope (AFM), which proved to be successful in the role of an introduction to nanoscience in high school. The model can demonstrate the two modes of operation of the AFM (contact mode and oscillating mode) as well as some basic principles that limit the resolution of the method. It can…
Descriptors: Teaching Models, Laboratory Equipment, Science Instruction, Laboratory Experiments
The Particle/Wave-in-a-Box Model in Dutch Secondary Schools
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Hoekzema, Dick; van den Berg, Ed; Schooten, Gert; van Dijk, Leo – Physics Education, 2007
The combination of mathematical and conceptual difficulties makes teaching quantum physics at secondary schools a precarious undertaking. With many of the conceptual difficulties being unavoidable, simplifying the mathematics becomes top priority. The particle/wave-in-a-box provides a teaching model which includes many aspects of serious …
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Models, Physics, Secondary Education
An Attempt to Overcome Alternative Conceptions Related to Heat and Temperature.
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Thomaz, Marilia F.; And Others – Physics Education, 1995
Describes a teaching model aimed at promoting conceptual change concerning heat and temperature. The model is used with teachers (n=2) and students (n=92) to explore its use as a professional development tool as well as a teaching strategy. Results indicate that the teaching model is effective in changing students' ideas and the approach resulted…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Educational Research, Higher Education, Interviews