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American Journal of Physics
written by David Hestenes
An analysis of the conceptual structure of physics identifies essential factual and procedural knowledge which is not explicitly formulated and taught in physics courses. It leads to the conclusion that mathematical modeling of the physical world should be the central theme of physics instruction. There are reasons to believe that traditional methods for teaching physics are inefficient and substantial improvements in instruction can be achieved by a vigorous program of pedagogical research and development.
American Journal of Physics: Volume 55, Issue 5, Pages 440-454
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- Active Learning
= Modeling
General Physics
- Physics Education Research
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© 1987 American Journal of Physics
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2945908
DOI:
10.1119/1.15129
Keywords:
education-, mathematical-modeling, modelling-theory, pedagogical-research, physics-, physics-instruction
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Metadata instance created July 13, 2005 by Lyle Barbato
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May 14, 2012 by Lyle Barbato
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May 1, 1987
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D. Hestenes, , Am. J. Phys. 55 (5), 440 (1987), WWW Document, (http://modeling.asu.edu/R&E/ModelingThryPhysics.pdf).
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D. Hestenes, Toward a modeling theory of physics instruction, Am. J. Phys. 55 (5), 440 (1987), <http://modeling.asu.edu/R&E/ModelingThryPhysics.pdf>.
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Hestenes, D. (1987, May 1). Toward a modeling theory of physics instruction. Am. J. Phys., 55(5), 440-454. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from http://modeling.asu.edu/R&E/ModelingThryPhysics.pdf
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Hestenes, David. "Toward a modeling theory of physics instruction." Am. J. Phys. 55, no. 5, (May 1, 1987): 440-454, http://modeling.asu.edu/R&E/ModelingThryPhysics.pdf (accessed 19 April 2024).
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Hestenes, David. "Toward a modeling theory of physics instruction." Am. J. Phys. 55.5 (1987): 440-454. 19 Apr. 2024 <http://modeling.asu.edu/R&E/ModelingThryPhysics.pdf>.
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