Science Education Research vs. Physics Education Research: A Structural Comparison

  • Bayram Akarsu Erciyes University

Abstract

The main goal of this article is to introduce physics education research (PER) to researchers in other fields. Topics include discussion of differences between science education research (SER) and physics education research (PER), physics educators, research design and methodology in physics education research and current research traditions and trends (e.g. current research ideas) within PER.

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Published
2010-07-01
How to Cite
AKARSU, Bayram. Science Education Research vs. Physics Education Research: A Structural Comparison. European Journal of Physics Education, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, p. 14-19, july 2010. ISSN 1309-7202. Available at: <https://eu-journal.org/index.php/EJPE/article/view/125>. Date accessed: 20 apr. 2024.
Section
Reviews