Physics by Inquiry: Preparing K-12 teachers to teach physics and physical science

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written by Paula R. L. Heron

This presentation from the 2006 PTEC Conference outlines the active engagement approach of the Physics by Inquiry curriculum. The foundations of this approach, it's goals and methods, and examples are presented. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of Physics by Inquiry in preparing future K-12 teachers.

2006 PTEC National Conference
Part of the PTEC series
Fayetteville, Arkansas: March 24-25, 2006

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Published: March 25, 2006

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Education Practices - Active Learning - Teacher Preparation General Physics - Curriculum	- Upper Undergraduate - High School - Lower Undergraduate	- Instructional Material = Lecture/Presentation

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Record Creator:: Metadata instance created October 1, 2006 by Bruce Mason
Record Updated:: March 19, 2007 by Ann Deml
Last Update when Cataloged:: March 25, 2006

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<a href="http://www.compadre.org/PTEC/items/detail.cfm?ID=4468">Heron, Paula. "Physics by Inquiry: Preparing K-12 teachers to teach physics and physical science." Paper presented at the 2006 PTEC National Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas, March 24-25, 2006.</a>

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Heron, P. (2006, March 24-25). Physics by Inquiry: Preparing K-12 teachers to teach physics and physical science. Paper presented at 2006 PTEC National Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Retrieved May 26, 2013, from http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=4468&DocID=176

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Heron, Paula. "Physics by Inquiry: Preparing K-12 teachers to teach physics and physical science." Paper presented at the 2006 PTEC National Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas, March 24-25, 2006. http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=4468&DocID=176 (accessed 26 May 2013).

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Heron, Paula. "Physics by Inquiry: Preparing K-12 teachers to teach physics and physical science." 2006 PTEC National Conference. Fayetteville, Arkansas: 2006. of PTEC. 26 May 2013 <http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=4468&DocID=176>.

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