Teaching about theories of light in year 12 physics: An historical approach |
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| Authors: | Paul McColl |
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| Institution: | (1) Greenwood Secondary College, 3083 Bundoora, Vic, Australia;(2) Faculty of Education, LaTrobe University, Bundoora, Australia |
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| Abstract: | This paper examines an approach to the teaching of a year 12 Physics topic from within an historical setting. The Victorian
Physics course requires teachers to cover each topic within some particular prescribed context, so that the everyday relevance
of physics or its interrelationships with other fields of endeavour can be demonstrated. The Light and Matter topic specifies
only one context: Landmark Developments. Rather than adopting a ‘names, dates and events’ approach which, for many understandable
reasons, most teachers seem to follow, the author has attempted to cover the history in greater detail and more holistically.
Specializations: history of physics, nature of science, construction of knowledge, social responsibility in science. |
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