Lillian C. McDermott
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Front Matter Open
A View From Physics: Discipline-Based Education Research presents the author's account as one of the founders of the field of physics education research, the scientific study of the teaching and learning of physics. The hallmark of this re…
View article: Probing student understanding of spectra through the use of a typical experiment used in teaching introductory modern physics
Probing student understanding of spectra through the use of a typical experiment used in teaching introductory modern physics Open
The topic of atomic spectra is part of university and secondary school curricula around the world. Relatively little research, however, has been done on the learning and teaching of this subject, despite the fact that it forms a foundation…
View article: Development and application of a four-tier test to assess pre-service physics teachers’ misconceptions about geometrical optics
Development and application of a four-tier test to assess pre-service physics teachers’ misconceptions about geometrical optics Open
Background: Correct identification of misconceptions is an important first step in order to gain an understanding of student learning. More recently, four-tier multiple choice tests have been found to be effective in assessing misconceptio…
View article: Bridging the gap between teaching and learning: the role of physics education research in the preparation of teachers and majors
Bridging the gap between teaching and learning: the role of physics education research in the preparation of teachers and majors Open
Research can play a critical role in the development of instructional materials for precollege teachers, for students at the introductory level, and for students in more advanced physics courses. Examples from introductory physical optics …
View article: Identifying pre-service physics teachers’ misconceptions and conceptual difficulties about geometrical optics
Identifying pre-service physics teachers’ misconceptions and conceptual difficulties about geometrical optics Open
This study investigated pre-service physics teachers' (PSPTs) misconceptions and conceptual difficulties about geometrical optics in the contexts of plane mirrors (single and hinged), spherical mirrors (concave and convex) and lenses (conv…
View article: A Review and Comparison of Diagnostic Instruments to Identify Students’ Misconceptions in Science
A Review and Comparison of Diagnostic Instruments to Identify Students’ Misconceptions in Science Open
Different diagnostic tools have been developed and used by researchers to identify students' conceptions. The present study aimed to provide an overview of the common diagnostic instruments in science to assess students' misconceptions. Al…