1. Physics is the queen of science. -David Gross Nobel
Laureate, Physics (2004)
2. TEACHING the QUEEN of SCIENCE Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola UP
College of Education 15 May 2009
3. Presentation Outline I. Principles of Teaching Physics II.
Teaching Strategies III. Research-based Practices IV. Assessment
Materials
4. Foundation of Physics Teaching CONSTRUCTIVISM Learning
becomes meaningful when students are actively engaged in the
construction of knowledge.
5. Implications of Constructivist Theory BIG SHIFT Passive
Active Learning Learning Teacher as Teacher as sage on the guide on
the stage side Abstract Relevant and knowledge enduring
knowledge
6. Dales Cone of Learning Experience
7. Basic Formula of Physics Teaching 5 E Learning Cycle ENGAGE
Probing prior knowledge Eliciting interest EVALUATE EXPLORE
Assessing Giving learning opportunity for interaction and hands-on
activity ELABORATE Allowing students EXPLAIN to apply concepts
Processing into new situations information
8. Basic Formula of Physics Teaching Activity Before
Content
9. Teaching Strategies 1. Graphic Organizers - visual proofs of
prior & new knowledge KWL Chart
16. Teaching Strategies 5. Models EM Wave Model Human Eye Model
Collichia, Wiesner, Waltner & Zollman. The Physics Teacher. Dec
2008 Matter Model
17. Teaching Strategies 5. Technology Integration Video-based
Lesson CONSTEC Physics in Everyday Life Virtual Physics Laboratory
Cellphone as teaching tool Data Logging Use of Classroom Response
System
18. 5. Technology Integration Virtual Physics Laboratory PhET
Interactive Simulations University of Colorado at Boulder
19. 5. Technology Integration Cellphone as teaching tool Falca,
Gomes, Pereira, Coelho & Santos. The Physics Teacher. Mar
2009
20. 5. Technology Integration Data logging PASCO Setup
21. 5. Technology Integration Use of Classroom Response System
Gives immediate feedback Makes class more interactive
23. Peer Instruction Method Researches Reduces gender gap
[American Journal of Physics (AJP), 2006] Increases conceptual
learning and problem solving (AJP, 2008) Reduces number of dropouts
(AJP, 2008)
24. Research-based Teaching Practices Optimal Seating
Arrangement Monterola, C., Roxas, M.R., Carreon-Monterola, S.L.
(2009). Characterizing the effect of seating arrangement on
classroom learning using neural networks. Complexity. Wiley
Periodicals Inc.
25. Research-based Teaching Practices Efficacy of multimedia
learning modules over traditional textbooks (AJP, Feb 2009) Course
weblog with discussions on real- world applications sustains
students positive attitude toward physics (AJP, Nov, 2008)
26. Assessment Materials Concept Inventory (CI) Definition An
exam that explores students' mental models and qualitative images
of how the subject works1 Purpose2 To recognize common
misconceptions that exist in students minds Format 2 multiple
choice options include common-misconceptions and an answer that
contains the true interpretation of the concept Sources: 1 Pavelich
et. al. (2004). Development of a Chemistry Concept Inventory for
Use in Chemistry, Materials and other Engineering Courses. Paper
Presentation, Engineering Education Annual Conference and
Exposition. Evans & Hestenes (2001). The Concept of the Concept
Inventory Assessment Instrument. Paper Presentation, 2 Frointiers
in Education Conference.
27. Physics Concept Inventories Force Concept Inventory (FCI)
Determining and Interpreting Resistive Electric Circuit Concepts
Test (DIRECT) Conceptual Survey on Electricity (CSE), Conceptual
Survey on Magnetism (CSM), and Conceptual Survey on Electricity and
Magnetism (CSEM) Test of Understanding of Kinematic Graphs (TUG-K)
Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation (FMCE)
28. Summary I. Principles of Teaching Physics - constructivism,
5 E learning cycle, ABC II. Teaching Strategies - graphic
organizers, puzzles, mental models, POEs, problem-based activities,
technology integration III. Research-based Practices - PI, optimal
seating arrangement, weblog, multimedia modules IV. Assessment
Materials - Concept inventories
