Basics in Didactics of Physics for Vocational Teachers (Introduction)
Module PH9121
Module version of WS 2018/9 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| WS 2018/9 | SS 2016 |
Basic Information
PH9121 is a semester module in German language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Physics Modules for Students of Education
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH9121 is the Dean of Studies at Physics Department.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Educational objective, legitimation and conception of physics education
- Competence models and standard definitions of didactics of physics
- Demonstration of finding and working methods in physics
- Pupils' ideas and typical learning difficulties
- Interest in physics education
- Experiments in physics education (objective, types, didactical potential, devices used in school, safety)
- Handling of media and presentation in physics education
- Tasks of a teacher regarding pedagogical-didactical aspects
Learning Outcome
After the successful participation at the module the student is able to:
- apply elementary knowledge about central fields in physics didactics
- develop suitable teaching approaches, concepts and methods
- stimulate interest in physics education
- prepare physics topics for school in an educational objective and pupil orientated manner
- handle devices and educational material commonly used in school
- estimate their own qualification and tendency to the teaching profession in a realistic manner
Preconditions
none
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Didactics of Physics 1 – Introduction | Wiesner, H. |
Mon, 09:00–17:00, 120 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The topics are taught by board / data projector presentations and illustrated by experiments / simulations. In the group the topics are discussed in detail
Media
Presentations, free-hand experiments, simulations
Literature
- W. Bleichroth, H. Dahncke, W. Jung, W. Kuhn, G. Merzyn, K. Weltner: Fachdidaktik Physik, Köln 1991
- R. Duit, P. Häußler, E. Kircher: Unterricht Physik. Materialien zur Unterrichtsvorbereitung, Köln 1981
- P. Häußler, W. Bünder, R. Duit, W. Gräber, J. Mayer: Naturwissenschaftsdidaktische Forschung: Perspektiven für die Unterrichtspraxis, Kiel 1998
- W. Jung: Anstöße. Ein Essay über die Didaktik der Physik und ihre Probleme, Frankfurt am Main 1983
- E. Kircher, R. Girwidz, P. Häußler: Physikdidaktik. Eine Einführung in Theorie und Praxis. Vieweg, Braunschweig/Wiesbaden 2000
- E. Kircher, W. Schneider: Physikdidaktik in der Praxis. Springer, Berlin 2002
- P. Labudde: Alltags-Physik in Schülerversuchen. Planung Durchführung – Auswertung – Lösungen- Unterrichtshinweise, Bonn 1989
- P. Labudde: Erlebniswelt Physik. Beispiele: Planung – Durchführung – Auswertung – Unterrichtsmethodische Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten – Fachdidaktische Zusatzinformationen, Bonn 1993
- H.F. Mikelskis (Hrsg.): Praxishandbuch für die Sekundarstufe I und II, Berlin 2006
- S. Mikelskis-Seifert, T.Rabe (Hrsg.): Physikmethodik, Cornelsen Scriptor, 2007
- H. Muckenfuß: Lernen im sinnstiftenden Kontext. Entwurf einer zeitgemäßen Didaktik des Physikunterrichts, Cornelsen, Berlin 1995
- E. Töpfer, J. Bruhn: Methodik des Physikunterrichts, Heidelberg 1976
- M. Wagenschein: Die pädagogische Dimension der Physik, Braunschweig 1971
- M. Wagenschein: Verstehen lehren. Genetisch – Sokratisch – Exemplarisch, Weinheim 1991
- J. Willer: Didaktik des Physikunterrichts, Verlag Harri Deutsch, 2003
- H. Wiesner, H. Schecker, M. Hopf: Physikdidaktik kompakt, Hallbergmoos 2010
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Course achievement
During the didactics lecture each participant has to give a presentation (20 to 40 minutes). Possible topics are: physics simulation, phyiscs free-hand experiment, pupil imaginations of physics effects, educational objectives in physics education. It has to be shown that the obtained competences can be applied satisfactorily in given cases/examples.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.