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A Didactic Sequence of Elementary Geometric Optics Informed by History and Philosophy of Science
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Maurício, Paulo; Valente, Bianor; Chagas, Isabel – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2017
The concepts and instruments required for the teaching and learning of geometric optics are introduced in the didactic process without a proper didactic transposition. This claim is secured by the ample evidence of both wide- and deep-rooted alternative concepts on the topic. Didactic transposition is a theory that comes from a reflection on the…
Descriptors: Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Optics, Barriers
From Comparison between Scientists to Gaining Cultural Scientific Knowledge: Leonardo and Galileo
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Galili, Igal – Science & Education, 2016
Physics textbooks often present items of disciplinary knowledge in a sequential order of topics of the theory under instruction. Such presentation is usually univocal, that is, isolated from alternative claims and contributions regarding the subject matter in the pertinent scientific discourse. We argue that comparing and contrasting the…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Introductory Courses
The Effect of Using the History of Sciences on Conceptual Understanding and Intrinsic Motivation
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Blizak, Djanette – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2017
This study investigates the effect of using the history of science in teaching geometrical optics on the motivation and conceptual understanding of first year university students. For this purpose, 54 students were randomly selected, then divided into two groups: the experimental group was taught by using history of science before traditional…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science History, Scientific Concepts, Student Motivation
History and Nature of Science in High School: Building up Parameters to Guide Educational Materials and Strategies
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Forato, Thais Cyrino de Mello; Martins, Roberto de Andrade; Pietrocola, Mauricio – Science & Education, 2012
This article presents the main results of a research examining the didactic transposition of history and philosophy of science in high school level. The adaptation of history of science to this particular level, addressing some aspects of the nature of science aiming at the students' critical engagement, was analyzed by examining both the…
Descriptors: Science History, Educational Research, Scientific Principles, Optics
Teaching Image Formation by Extended Light Sources: The Use of a Model Derived from the History of Science
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Dedes, Christos; Ravanis, Konstantinos – Research in Science Education, 2009
This research, carried out in Greece on pupils aged 12-16, focuses on the transformation of their representations concerning light emission and image formation by extended light sources. The instructive process was carried out in two stages, each one having a different, distinct target set. During the first stage, the appropriate conflict…
Descriptors: Intervention, Optics, Foreign Countries, Experimental Teaching
The Effect of a History-based Course in Optics on Students' Views about Science.
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Galili, Igal; Hazan, Amnon – Science and Education, 2001
Describes an experimental course in optics for 10th grade high school students. The course incorporates those historical ideas, views, and conceptions that constituted the early understanding of light and vision. Presents a part of the course which assesses its impact on students' views about science and some related technological and cultural…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Grade 10, Higher Education, Light