Physics Teacher Education: What Matters?

Contents
Papers from Keynote Contributions
Exploring Multimedia to Adapt Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs) for Home Use
1 Introduction
2 In-Class Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs)
3 Home-Adapted Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs)
4 Image Formation with Lenses Home-Adapted ILDs
5 Force and Motion-Newton’s 3rd Law Home-Adapted ILDs
6 Introduction to DC Circuits Home-Adapted ILDs
7 Introduction to Heat and Temperature Home-Adapted ILDs
8 Conclusions
References
QuILTs: Validated Teaching–Learning Sequences for Helping Students Learn Quantum Mechanics
1 Introduction
2 Methodology for the Development and Validation of the QuILT
2.1 Structure of the QuILT
2.2 Frameworks Informing the Development of the QuILT
2.3 Development and Validation of the QuILT
2.4 Refining the QuILT Based upon Cognitive Task Analyses and Knowledge of Student Difficulties
3 Results from In-Class Implementations
4 Discussion and Implications
References
Initial Teacher Training
Fostering Physics Content and Pedagogy Learning in Future Physics Teachers via Student-Authored YouTube-Style Video Projects
1 Introduction
2 Goals
3 Procedures
4 Products
5 Conclusions and Lessons Learned
References
How Do Prospective Primary Teachers Exploit Typical Astronomy Textbook Images?
1 Introduction and Aims
2 Theoretical Framework
3 Methods
3.1 Sample and Instructional Context
3.2 Instrument
3.3 Data Analysis
4 Results and Discussion
5 Implications for Teacher Training
References
Teaching Physics in Kindergarten and Primary School: What Do Trainee Teachers Think of This?
1 Introduction
1.1 Physics Topics and Competencies According to the Swiss Curriculum
1.2 Research Aims
2 Methods
2.1 Data Collection
2.2 Data Analysis
3 Results
3.1 Sample
3.2 Affection, Experience and Perceived Capability Regarding Different NMG Content
3.3 Physics Scores: Differences Between Groups (Gender and Teacher Training Focus)
3.4 Favourite and Least Favourite Content to Teach
3.5 Students’ Conceptions of Physic Topics
4 Conclusion
References
A Teacher Training Course on Using Digital Media for Acquisition, Visualization and 3D Printing of Complex Data and for Fostering Pupils’ Experimental Skills
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Didactic Aspects of Multimedia Learning
2.2 Digital Media in Physics Lessons
2.3 Digital Data Acquisition in Real, Remote and Virtual Experiments
2.4 Two and Three-Dimensional Representations of Measured Values
2.5 3D Printing in Physics Teaching and Learning
2.6 Use of Digital Media to Train Experimental Skills
2.7 Interactive Learning and Working Material
3 Results
4 Discussion
References
Teacher Professional Development
Implementing Research-Based Intervention Modules for Teachers of Quantum Mechanics
1 Introduction
2 Research Questions
3 The Structure of the Formative Module on QM
3.1 A Research-Based Proposal on Conceptual Dirac Approach to QM
3.2 Comparison of Different Research-Based Approaches on QM
3.3 Planning Intervention in School on QM
3.4 Experimentation in School
4 Research Context, Instruments, and Methods
5 Instruments for the Analysis of the Progression of Teacher Formation
6 Data and Outcomes
7 Conclusion
References
The Impact of a Two-Year In-service Teacher Training Programme on the Use of the Laboratory and Self-Efficacy Beliefs
1 Introduction
2 Background: The Original COLLABORA Project
3 Design and Implementation of the Second year
4 Programme Evaluation
5 Results and Discussion
5.1 Impact on the Use of the Laboratory and on Self-Efficacy
5.2 Sources of Self-Efficacy
5.3 Final Reflections on the Programme
6 Conclusions
References
Lesson Study in Physics Education to Improve Teachers’ Professional Development
1 Introduction
2 Conceptual Framework
2.1 Cultural Transposition
2.2 Inquiry-Based Science Education
3 Methodology
4 Activities
5 Discussion and Conclusion
References
What Do Novice Physics Teachers Identify as Their Problems of Practice?
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Findings
3.1 Content Knowledge for Teaching Physics
3.2 Managing Myself
3.3 Student Learning
3.4 Classroom Management
3.5 Impact of COVID-19
3.6 Barriers to Physics
4 Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
‘Silent Videoclips’ for Teacher Enhancement and Physics in Class — Material and Training Wheels
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Procedure
2.2 Criteria for Moderating ‘Silent Videos’
2.3 Development and Implementation of a Training Concept
3 Results and Experiences
3.1 Realisation and Experiences
3.2 Observable Improvements in Moderation
3.3 Acceptance by Student Teachers
4 Conclusions
References
Toward Teacher Training for Teaching Quantum Physics in High School
1 Educational Context
2 Research Questions
3 Methodology
3.1 Workshop Structure
3.2 Population
3.3 Data Collection and Analysis
4 Results and First Insights
4.1 Content Knowledge
4.2 Nature of Science
5 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Teaching Approaches to Facilitate Learning
Toward Types of Students’ Conceptions About Photons: Results of an Interview Study
1 Wave-Particle-Duality and Photons in Physics Education
2 The Erlangen Teaching Concept on Quantum Physics
3 Research Questions
4 Design of the Study
4.1 Methods and Participants
4.2 Data Analysis
5 Results
5.1 Results of Qualitative Content Analysis
5.2 Results of Cluster Analysis
6 Discussion
7 Conclusion
References
Visible and Invisible Colours on the Edge of the Rainbow—A Remote Formal Activity on Electromagnetic Radiation
1 Introduction
2 The Inquiry-Based Educational Path
3 Teachers’ Training
3.1 Activity I Examples
3.2 Activity II Examples
3.3 Activity III Examples
4 Conclusions
References
Introducing General Relativity in High School: A Guide for Teachers
1 Introduction
2 The Preliminary Study
2.1 Experimentation with a Varied Audience
2.2 Experimentation with High School Students
2.3 Experimentation with High School Teachers
2.4 Results from the Preliminary Study
3 The Teachers’ Professional Development Course
4 First Reactions to the Developed Material
5 Conclusions
References
Scaffolding in a Fine-Grained Framework—Preparation of Physics Teachers for the Use of Sensors in Physics Experiments Planned by Pupils
1 Introduction
2 Scaffolding in Physics Teachers Education
3 Sensors Available for Physics Education
4 Preparation of Future Physics Teachers—Experiment Planned by a Student
5 Fine-Grained Framework and Use of Plug-and-Play Sensors, Case Study
6 Discussion
References