Knowledge at the crossroads? : physics and history in the changing world of schools and universities / Lyn Yates, Peter Woelert, Victoria Millar, Kate O'Connor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yates, Lyn, 1949- author.

Woelert, Peter, author.

Millar, Victoria, author.

O'Connor, Kate (Researcher), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics--Study and teaching--Australia.

Physics.

History--Study and teaching--Australia.

History.

History--Study and teaching.

Physics--Study and teaching.

Australia.

Physical Description:

xii, 257 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer, [2017]

Summary:

"There is much discussion about what needs to change in education institutions in the 21st century, but less attention given to how core disciplinary studies should be considered within that context. This book is based on a major 4-year research study of history and physics in the changing environment of schools and universities in Australia. Are these forms of knowledge still valuable for students? Are they complementary to, or at odds with the concerns about '21st century skills', interdisciplinary and collaborative research teams, employability and 'learner-centred' education? How do those who work in these fields see changes in their disciplines and in their work environment? And what are the similarities and differences between the experiences of teachers and academics in physics and those in history?"--Back cover.

ISBN:

9789811020797

9811020795

OCLC:

952981619