Speaker
Luisa Lovisetti
(University of Milan, Department of Physics)
Description
Thomson's atomic model - as a name - is familiar to teachers and students. However, when asked about its structure, they usually only say that it is a “plum pudding” in which a positive charge is uniformly distributed and electrons are randomly arranged, not realising that it should rather be described by a precise mathematical model. The situation highlights how there is often a lack of critical mind in putting together previous knowledges in a coherent way. This proves a widespread ineffectiveness of physics education in creating the fundamental mental structures necessary to critically analyse what is taught and learned.
| How would you like to present your contribution? | Hybrid from my own country (later in the conference day, best for Americas ...) |
|---|---|
| Target education level (primary) | In-service teacher education |
| Target education level (secondary, optional) | Pre-service teacher education |
Authors
Luisa Lovisetti
(University of Milan, Department of Physics)
Marco Giliberti
(Università degli Studi di Milano)