This book is a homage to the memory of Arturo Loria, a scientist, a teacher, a man who enthusiastically believed in the importance of improving the scientific education of young people and spent a wealth of time and energy to this end. In fond remembrance, the contributors to this book offer the narration and exemplification of their most recent works within the fields of research and practice in education and in education in physics. Many among them have a lifelong engagement in science and in education and are, since many years, exceptional teachers and teachers of teachers, involved in the teaching of physics to diverse age groups and school levels. Other devote their interests and activities toward promoting the understanding of science in informal, out-of-school contexts. Many authors, the majority, are members of GIREP since many years. Some have served or are still serving GIREP in posts of decision and organization. They have known Arturo Loria and have worked with him marking GIREP known to an increasing number of persons, nurturing its growth, promoting the dissemination of the best studies in the learning og physics and the best experiences in its teaching. They assisted the worldwide appreciation of its mission and activities. Mission and activities that involved Professor Loria since GIREP’s foundation, then as President and afterwards, until his health allowed him, as friend and promoter. Some authors never had the occasion to meet Loria, but were glad to offer their work in memory of a founder of this free group of equals united by common interests, in which they enjoy international friendships and opportunities for helpful interaction. The characters of the papers collected in the book are diverse. They exemplify the variety and complexity of many aspects an issues that can be encountered in the field of education in general and particularly in the field of education in science and in physics. The papers are distributed according to their main topics in four sections or chapters. In Chapter 1, six papers discuss different contexts and ways in which physics interacts with other scientific fields and human activities. Teachers and learners can draw important insights and ideas from these interactions, that these papers indicate and suggest .In Chapter , seven papers report, in a problematic way, on different issues related to methods and materials for teaching, learning, assessing learning teachers to choose, develop and improve their own educational practices. In chapter 3, six papers present new ways of looking at, experimenting and studying some physics topics in which students difficulties and misunderstanding are frequently observed. All the topics concern the physics curricula of the first years of university and some are included in secondary school curricula. In chapter 4, five contributions are devoted to two different instances: improving knowledge and appreciation of physics, both within the school system and in less formal contexts, and looking into the life, practice and character of exceptional teachers. The last pages of the volume are memories of Arturo Loria and of his contribution to the physics teaching and learning.

PHYSICS TEACHING AND LEARNING

MICHELINI, Marisa;
2005-01-01

Abstract

This book is a homage to the memory of Arturo Loria, a scientist, a teacher, a man who enthusiastically believed in the importance of improving the scientific education of young people and spent a wealth of time and energy to this end. In fond remembrance, the contributors to this book offer the narration and exemplification of their most recent works within the fields of research and practice in education and in education in physics. Many among them have a lifelong engagement in science and in education and are, since many years, exceptional teachers and teachers of teachers, involved in the teaching of physics to diverse age groups and school levels. Other devote their interests and activities toward promoting the understanding of science in informal, out-of-school contexts. Many authors, the majority, are members of GIREP since many years. Some have served or are still serving GIREP in posts of decision and organization. They have known Arturo Loria and have worked with him marking GIREP known to an increasing number of persons, nurturing its growth, promoting the dissemination of the best studies in the learning og physics and the best experiences in its teaching. They assisted the worldwide appreciation of its mission and activities. Mission and activities that involved Professor Loria since GIREP’s foundation, then as President and afterwards, until his health allowed him, as friend and promoter. Some authors never had the occasion to meet Loria, but were glad to offer their work in memory of a founder of this free group of equals united by common interests, in which they enjoy international friendships and opportunities for helpful interaction. The characters of the papers collected in the book are diverse. They exemplify the variety and complexity of many aspects an issues that can be encountered in the field of education in general and particularly in the field of education in science and in physics. The papers are distributed according to their main topics in four sections or chapters. In Chapter 1, six papers discuss different contexts and ways in which physics interacts with other scientific fields and human activities. Teachers and learners can draw important insights and ideas from these interactions, that these papers indicate and suggest .In Chapter , seven papers report, in a problematic way, on different issues related to methods and materials for teaching, learning, assessing learning teachers to choose, develop and improve their own educational practices. In chapter 3, six papers present new ways of looking at, experimenting and studying some physics topics in which students difficulties and misunderstanding are frequently observed. All the topics concern the physics curricula of the first years of university and some are included in secondary school curricula. In chapter 4, five contributions are devoted to two different instances: improving knowledge and appreciation of physics, both within the school system and in less formal contexts, and looking into the life, practice and character of exceptional teachers. The last pages of the volume are memories of Arturo Loria and of his contribution to the physics teaching and learning.
2005
88-8420-280-9
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