Bridging the gap between teaching and learning: the role of physics education research in the preparation of teachers and majors

Research can play a critical role in the development of instructional materials for precollege teachers, for students at the introductory level, and for students in more advanced physics courses. Examples from introductory physical optics are used to illustrate the use of research in identifying stu...

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Main Author: Lillian C. McDermott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 2000-09-01
Series:Investigações em Ensino de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.if.ufrgs.br/ienci/artigos/Artigo_ID62/v5_n3_a2000.pdf