The Sixth-Form Physics Textbook 1870-1980: Part 2.

Newton, D. P.

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Sixth-Form Physics Textbook 1870-1980: Part 2.

Newton, D. P.

Physics Education, v18 n5 p240-46 Sep 1983

Part 1 (SE 533 869) traced history of physics textbooks and discussed texts produced from 1850 to 1870. This part examines aims/methods of physics teaching, textbook style, and cognitive/affective aspects of physics textbooks. Factors that influence the writing and preparation of the texts are also considered. (JM)

Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Cognitive Objectives, Physics, Science Education, Science Education History, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods, Textbook Content, Textbook Preparation, Textbooks

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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