Speakers
Dr
Avraham Merzel
(The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
David Sands
(independent)
Description
This is the first part of a symposium that addresses the complex challenge of teaching energy as a crosscutting concept coherently across disciplines and grade levels. One key issue is the disparate vocabulary and norms each discipline uses to explain energy and the traditional forms-based teaching approach that often compartmentalizes students' understanding. Our discussions will focus on integrating theory with empirical methods, creating a unified language that spans different ages and disciplines, and connecting abstract concepts to everyday experiences. By emphasizing experimental-oriented approaches, the symposium will explore educational advancements and specially designed curricular materials to enhance energy education.
| Education level | All ages |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Thermodynamics and Energy |
| Research focus | Other |
| Research method | Other |
| Organizing preference criteria | Track |
Authors
Dr
Avraham Merzel
(The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
David Sands
(independent)
Co-authors
Dr
Eilish McLoughlin
Judith Hillier
(University of Oxford)
Paula Heron
Yaron Lehavi
(The David Yellin Academic College of Education)
