Teaching of Physics

Contents: Preface. 1. Art of teaching physics. 2. Figuring out teaching physics. 3. Teaching medical physics. 4. Teaching Newton\'s laws. 5. Teaching 1-D Kinematics. 6. Practical work in teaching and learning. 7. Measuring of students\' conceptual knowledge structures. 8. Teacher\'s expertise in teaching physics. 9. Physics education research. 10. Gender and physics research. 11. Teaching and learning assessment. Bibliography. Index.

"This book has been written with the aim of providing physics teacher with a valuable handbook on innovating exciting teaching practices. Although theoretical teaching is indispensable to the study of any academic subject, it is however necessary in the case of physics, to place as much importance on practical study. Hence, a major amount of emphasis has been placed on practical applications and study of physics, in this book.

Along with a discussion of current trends and practices in physics teaching, coverage has also been given to making physics learning more interesting for students and its teaching more enjoyable for teachers. This has been done through various invaluable suggestions, and situational examples, which can provide a greater understanding of teaching physics in a better manner. Resourceful and informative, the book proves an enriching reading experience for physics teachers." (jacket)