Development of a teaching sequence on physics inquiry

Conference paper (2021)

Authors

C.F.J. Pols ImPhys/Practicum support
P.J.J.M. Dekkers Science Education and Communication - AS
M.J. de Vries Science Education and Communication - AS , Ethics & Philosophy of Technology - TPM
Research Group
ImPhys/Practicum support
Copyright: © 2021 C.F.J. Pols, P.J.J.M. Dekkers, M.J. de Vries
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Published Date

2021

Language

English

Research Group

ImPhys/Practicum support

Abstract

Learning to engage in scientific inquiry is an important goal in secondary physics education. However, attaining this learning goal continues to be a challenge. We addressed this problem by devising and testing a teaching sequence that aims at developing students’ (aged 14-15) understanding of and adherence to scientific criteria. We observed, that after going through this sequence, the students' critical attitude evolved and they developed basic understandings of how to conduct a physics inquiry. They started to substantiate the decisions made in their inquiries. The teaching sequence thus seems a suitable starting point for engaging young students in scientific inquiry.