Speaker
Judith Vandewiere
Description
Despite educators' efforts using various representations of the celestial sphere to help students reason about the apparent motion of the Sun and stars, this concept remains challenging for students. It is hypothesised that they may not fully grasp the underlying model of the celestial sphere, including its possibilities and limitations. This study aims to explore how secondary school students understand the celestial sphere and how they use it to reason about celestial motion. We therefore conducted a qualitative interview study to gain insight into students’ understanding and reasoning processes.
| Education level | Age 15-18 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Research focus | Student conceptions / Preconceptions / Misconceptions |
| Research method | Other |
