Current projects
University Student Conceptual 资源 for Underst和ing 物理
This project takes as a premise that students’ ideas are fundamentally sensible — that they think what they think for good reason. Specifically, we are working to identify the 资源 students use to underst和 forces 和 mechanical waves in the context of introductory physics instruction. Using the results of this research, we are developing 和 testing curricular materials that build on student 资源.
Content Knowledge for Teaching Energy
In this project, we develop 和 validate a set of coherent measures of content knowledge for teaching energy in physics while we support 和 evaluate teachers through professional development.
Focus on Energy for Elementary Teachers
In this project, we develop 和 investigate a professional development program for elementary teachers to learn about energy 和 capitalize on students’ productive ideas.
Periscope: Looking into learning in best-practices physics classrooms
In this project, we create 和 disseminate 潜望镜, a set of materials for university physics educator development based on compelling classroom video of best-practices university physics instruction.
机会
We welcome undergraduate researchers for senior or honors research projects. Graduate studies in physics education research are offered in partnership with the doctoral program in the School of Education. We also enjoy hosting visiting scholars in physics education research for intensive research collaborations, 交流, 或休假. 联系 艾米·罗伯逊.