This is a collection of nine papers from a session at the 1999 NARST conference on teaching and learning in quantum mechanics. Topics covered include conceptual understanding of students, computers and visualization,...

The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of what is currently being done in physics education and to impart some quantitative results. The last two decades have witnessed a growing trend away from the traditional...

This presentation from the 2006 PTEC Conference outlines the active engagement approach of the Physics by Inquiry curriculum. The foundations of this approach, its goals and methods, and examples are presented....

This presentation from the 2006 PTEC Conference provides information about the PET physics program for elementary teachers. The program uses a guided inquiry approach aligned with national standards to provide...

The authors of this research study investigate the context dependency of students' learning and how context issues affect understanding. The paper argues that the development of diagnostic tools should follow qualitative...