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Didactics of Physics

Code 12146
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload PL(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area Didática da Física
Entry requirements -
Learning outcomes At the end of the course, the student should be able to
1 Apply previously acquired knowledge in the areas of Physics and Educational Sciences in the construction of didactic knowledge, in order to allow an efficient exercise of teaching;
2 Critically analyze Physics curricula;
3 Plan teaching-learning units, develop appropriate strategies and prepare materials for teaching Physics;
4 Implement some teaching methodologies, namely alternative conceptions, problem solving and practical work;
5 Conceive, plan, implement and evaluate methodologies of an investigational nature that can be applied in the teaching of Physics;
6 Communicate Physics content in a pedagogically appropriate way;
7 Reveal autonomy to deepen and continuously update knowledge.
Syllabus I. General principles in teaching Physics
Physics teaching as a discipline and as an area of research. Object of study in Physics teaching.
The nature of Physics as an experimental science. Epistemological foundations of Physics Teaching.
II. Teaching Physics through problem solving
Practical work as a fundamental element in Physics Teaching.
Analysis of Physics programs in Basic and Secondary Education.
Study and presentation of research articles in Physics Teaching in Basic and Secondary Education focused on action research.
Mini-lessons on topics from the contents of Basic and Secondary Education Physics programs.
Main Bibliography António Cachapuz, João Praia & Manuela Jorge (2002). Ciência, educação em ciência e ensino das ciências. Lisboa: Ministério da Educação.
Kuhn, Thomas (2021), A Estrutura das Revoluções Científicas, (Lisboa: Guerra e Paz).
Galvão, C., Reis, P., Freire, A. & Oliveira, T. (2006). Avaliação de Competências em Ciências: Sugestões para professores dos ensinos Básico e Secundário, Edições Asa.
 Galvão, C., Reis, P., Freire, S., Faria, C. (2011) Ensinar Ciências – Aprender Ciências. O contributo do Projecto Internacional PARSEL para tornar a Ciência relevante para os alunos. Porto Editora e Instituto de Educação da Universidade de Lisboa.
Astolfi, J-P & Develay, M. (2001) A Didática das Ciências. Papirus Editora
Galvão, C., Baptista, M., Reis, P. (2018). Formação inicial de professores de ciências do 3º ciclo e secundário: o exemplo da Universidade de Lisboa, Edições Hipótese.
Alves, M. (2004). Currículo e avaliação: uma perspetiva integrada. Porto: Porto Editora
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Theoretical-practical (TP) and practical (PL) classes with oral presentation of the subject topics, using audiovisual media, complemented with a tutorial regime associated with self-learning and study accompanied by future teachers.
Reading and analyzing texts. Discussion, analysis and reflection of scientific articles.
The evaluation is done through the production of reports of 4 laboratory works (RT) and the production of teaching materials, including the creation/presentation of 4 lesson plans (PMA).
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2023-07-24

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