Speaker
Stephen Gammell
(Dublin City University)
Description
Earth and space form an important part of most primary-level and secondary level science curricula and yet research results indicate that many children and adults are unable to correctly explain many basic phenomena such as earth’s seasons. A lack of well-developed spatial skills and the use of traditional instruction have been identified as barriers to understanding. This study presents findings from the implementation of a laboratory which uses a bespoke physical model to support first-year undergraduate students to investigate daily celestial motion and related phenomena.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Research focus | Innovative instructional strategies and pathways |
| Research method | Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Track |
Author
Stephen Gammell
(Dublin City University)