Speaker
Dereje Aynekulu Dejene
(NTNU)
Description
Poor student physics proficiency is a matter of concern in Ethiopia. This study explores in-service high school physics teachers’ conceptual understanding, knowledge of students’ understanding and teaching practices in mechanics in the context of Bahir Dar (Ethiopia) as a possible explanation. The FCI was administered in a three-tier approach with 11 teachers and interviews were conducted with 7 of them. Preliminary results indicate some limitations in subject matter knowledge, knowing students’ learning difficulties and appropriate teaching strategies.
| Education level | Pre-service and in-service teacher education |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Other |
| Research focus | Student conceptions / Preconceptions / Misconceptions |
| Research method | Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Research focus |
Author
Dereje Aynekulu Dejene
(NTNU)
Co-author
Floor Kamphorst
(NTNU)