Speaker
Dr
K K Mashood
(Modeling and Conceptual Change Group, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India)
Description
We discuss how the physics education research (PER) discussion on mathematical model-building can be connected or blended with the emerging field of Futures-Oriented Science Education (FOSE). To illustrate this connection, we outline how two FOSE effects emerge through model-building - a) the cognitive fragmentation of the human psyche and b) runaway building that has led to the sustainability crisis. These examples illustrate how the mathematical model-building discussion can advance and enrich topics discussed as part of FOSE. This connection has the potential to nudge the discussion in FOSE from the periphery to the core of PER.
| Education level | All ages |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Full curriculum |
| Research focus | Competence-based education |
| Research method | Other |
Author
Dr
K K Mashood
(Modeling and Conceptual Change Group, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India)
Co-authors
Rencita Pinto
(Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research)
Prof.
Sanjay Chandrasekharan
(Learning Sciences Research Group, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, India)