Physics Didactics 2

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Department of Physics

Synopsis:

This course builds upon Physics Didactics I. It offers practical training in methodological procedures for teaching physics in secondary schools. The course introduces inquiry-based learning and laboratory work in physics. It emphasizes learning in context and the application of physics knowledge in practice. Student motivation and possibilities for formative assessment in physics education are addressed. The course focuses on engaging and essential topics in electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics at the secondary school level.

Requirements:

Credit requirement: semester paper/presentation

Examination: preparation and presentation of a model lesson on an assigned topic

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Preparation of experiments for physics teaching.

2. Inquiry-based learning.

3. Branches of physics taught in secondary schools, including experiments (electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics).

4. Opportunities for extracurricular physics education.

5. Formative assessment in physics teaching.

6. Continuing professional development for physics teachers.

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Study Objective:

The course aims to familiarize students with various methods of teaching physics at the secondary school level and to provide practical training in experiments that can be integrated into physics instruction.

Study materials:

Key literature:

Svoboda, E., & Kolářová, R. (2006). Didaktika fyziky základní a střední školy: vybrané kapitoly. Praha: Karolinum.

Žák, V. (2012). Metody a formy výuky. Hospitační arch. Praha: Národní ústav pro vzdělávání.

Žák, V. (2018). Kvalita fyzikálního vzdělávání v rukou učitele. Praha: Karolinum.

Kolektiv autorů (20202021). Fyzika gymnázia - 8 dílů. Praha: Prometheus.

Recommended literature:

Halliday, D., Walker J., Resnick, R. (2021). Fyzika 1 + 2. Brno: Vutium.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: