Synthesis of discipline-based education research in physics

This paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of physics education research at the undergraduate level. It is based on work originally commissioned by the National Academies. Six topical areas are covered: (1) conceptual understanding, (2) problem solving, (3) curriculum and instruction, (4) assessm...

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Main Authors: Jennifer L. Docktor, José P. Mestre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2014-09-01
Series:Physical Review Special Topics. Physics Education Research
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.10.020119
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spelling doaj-bbd456bfe6544c4db141ba5387c229d22020-11-25T01:11:10ZengAmerican Physical SocietyPhysical Review Special Topics. Physics Education Research1554-91782014-09-0110202011910.1103/PhysRevSTPER.10.020119Synthesis of discipline-based education research in physicsJennifer L. DocktorJosé P. MestreThis paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of physics education research at the undergraduate level. It is based on work originally commissioned by the National Academies. Six topical areas are covered: (1) conceptual understanding, (2) problem solving, (3) curriculum and instruction, (4) assessment, (5) cognitive psychology, and (6) attitudes and beliefs about teaching and learning. Each topical section includes sample research questions, theoretical frameworks, common research methodologies, a summary of key findings, strengths and limitations of the research, and areas for future study. Supplemental material proposes promising future directions in physics education research.http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.10.020119
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description This paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of physics education research at the undergraduate level. It is based on work originally commissioned by the National Academies. Six topical areas are covered: (1) conceptual understanding, (2) problem solving, (3) curriculum and instruction, (4) assessment, (5) cognitive psychology, and (6) attitudes and beliefs about teaching and learning. Each topical section includes sample research questions, theoretical frameworks, common research methodologies, a summary of key findings, strengths and limitations of the research, and areas for future study. Supplemental material proposes promising future directions in physics education research.
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