FOCUS AND SCOPE

Journal of Advances in Physics Education is a scientific journal that publishes research articles, theoretical studies, and innovative practices in physics education. The focus of this journal is to provide a platform for physics education researchers, educators, and practitioners to share empirical findings, practical experiences, and innovative ideas.

1. Physics Education Across Primary, Secondary, and University Levels:

  • Research examining the teaching and learning of physics at primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and university levels.
  • Analysis of students’ difficulties in comprehending specific physics concepts and associated conceptual challenges.
  • Investigation of pedagogical interventions designed to address misconceptions in physics and enhance conceptual understanding.
  • Studies exploring the conceptualization and comprehension of physics across all educational levels.

2.Organization of the Physics Curriculum and Content:

  • The processes involved in developing and evaluating physics curricula across different educational levels.
  • An integrative, contextual, and competence-based approach to organizing physics content.
  • Interdisciplinary studies examining the relationship between physics and other disciplines within the context of learning and curriculum development.

3. Assessment and Evaluation in Physics Education:

  • Recent innovations in assessment methods for evaluating pupils’ abilities in physics education include formative assessment, portfolios, self-assessment, and project-based assessment.
  • The development of assessment tools, such as diagnostic tests, conceptual tests, and rubrics, aims to measure mastery of concepts and skills in physics education.

4.Pedagogical Methods and Strategies:

  • The development of new learning models, strategies or approaches for teaching physics concepts.
  • A comparative analysis of the effectiveness of traditional and contemporary methods in physics education.
  • Investigation of innovative pedagogical methods, including inquiry-based, problem-based, STEM/STEAM, project-based, and case-based learning.

5.ICT and Multi-Media in Physics Education:

  • Development and evaluation of technology-based learning resources, such as simulations, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), learning management systems (LMS), and interactive animations.
  • Application of digital technology in experiment-based physics education, including virtual and hybrid laboratories.
  • Integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), digital sensors, and real-time data analysis in physics education.

6. Interdisciplinary Studies in Physics Education:

  • The relationship between physics and other disciplines in the context of learning.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration for physics curriculum development.

7.Pure Physics Research and Educational Implications:

  • Comprehensive investigations in experimental physics are conducted to rigorously test physical theories and laws.
  • Findings from pure physics research can be integrated into instructional materials or physics learning modules across multiple educational levels.