Speaker
Estelle Tison
(LDAR - Université Rouen Normandie)
Description
In France, one of the four parts of the Cycle 4 (grades 7 to 9) physics curriculum deals with energy. Teachers are asked to clarify the meaning of the words used to talk about energy, in order to link the concept of energy in physics with that of everyday life. Through a lexicographical analysis, we question the meaning given to these words by the authors of textbooks and official documents. We show that transfers and forms of energy are often undifferentiated. Yet this distinction is a prerequisite for a proper understanding of the social issues surrounding energy.
| Education level | Age 12-15 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Thermodynamics and Energy |
| Research focus | Other |
| Research method | Educational design research (Qualitative research) |
Author
Estelle Tison
(LDAR - Université Rouen Normandie)
