FYSS8320 Physics and Teaching Physics (5 cr)
Description
Pupils’ and students’ understanding of the concepts and theories of mechanics, optics , waves, thermodynamics and electricity and the basic theories of these branches of physics
Learning outcomes
On completion of this study module students will be able to
analyse physics concepts and theories from the perspective of learning
describe common pupil misconceptions in the different branches of secondary school physics
take pupils’ misconceptions into account when planning teaching with the aim of helping pupils to achieve more coherent scientific way of thinking.
Description of prerequisites
Students are expected to achieve the learning goals of physics basic and subject studies
Study materials
The literature (articles) is announced in the beginning of the study module
Completion methods
Method 1
Teaching (5 cr)
Vuorovaikutteiset oppimistilanteet (pienryhmätyöskentely ja koko luokan keskustelut) ja oppimistehtävät (luku- ja kirjoitustehtävät sekä käsitteelliset testit).