TY - JOUR
T1 - Recent advances in classroom physics
AU - Thacker, Beth Ann
PY - 2003/10
Y1 - 2003/10
N2 - In recent years, a number of factors have prompted change in the teaching of physics. These factors include: 1) results from physics education research, 2) technology as a teaching tool, 3) a decline in the number of students choosing physics as a major field of study, and 4) concerns about the physics content knowledge of different groups of students with particular career goals. These factors and the changes that have resulted are discussed, including a greater focus on conceptual understanding and the cognitive skills required to understand and apply physics concepts, interactive engagement methods, teaching physics in different contexts, and the use of technology.
AB - In recent years, a number of factors have prompted change in the teaching of physics. These factors include: 1) results from physics education research, 2) technology as a teaching tool, 3) a decline in the number of students choosing physics as a major field of study, and 4) concerns about the physics content knowledge of different groups of students with particular career goals. These factors and the changes that have resulted are discussed, including a greater focus on conceptual understanding and the cognitive skills required to understand and apply physics concepts, interactive engagement methods, teaching physics in different contexts, and the use of technology.
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U2 - 10.1088/0034-4885/66/10/R07
DO - 10.1088/0034-4885/66/10/R07
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0242490680
VL - 66
SP - 1833
EP - 1864
JO - Reports on Progress in Physics
JF - Reports on Progress in Physics
SN - 0034-4885
IS - 10
ER -