Speaker
ELVIRA GUTIERREZ JIMENEZ
(UPV/EHU)
Description
The total solar eclipses of 2026 and 2027 in Spain provide an opportunity to address astronomical phenomena in secondary education. This work presents the initial phase of a design-based research (DBR) study focused on the design of a teaching–learning sequence (TLS) on Moon phases and eclipses. Following an epistemological analysis and the identification of students’ learning difficulties, we defined three learning objectives and designed activities using learning-demand criteria. The resulting TLS consists of three interconnected sections, each supported by teaching techniques aligned with the learning objectives and identified learning demands.
| Education level | Age 12-15 (Secondary education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Research focus | Innovative instructional strategies and pathways |
| Research method | Educational design research (Qualitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Physics topic |
Authors
ELVIRA GUTIERREZ JIMENEZ
(UPV/EHU)
Kristina Zuza
(UPV/EHU (Applied Physics Department))
Paulo Sarriugarte
(UPV/EHU)