U.S.-Germany Workshop on Research in Physics Learning; Bremen, Germany; March 5 - 8, 1991

该奖项支持十名美国参与者在一个小的国际， 将于3月在德国不莱梅举行的常规会议， 1991年讨论的理论问题和实证研究， 学生的物理学习过程。 的目的 会议的目的是将物理教育研究引向 学习过程的调查，导致更深， 对物理学有更深刻的理解。 研讨会已 由Fred M教授共同组织。研究所的戈德堡 圣地亚哥州立大学数学与科学教育研究 研究所的Hans Niedderer教授 物理教育，不莱梅大学。 的具体目标 研讨会是：（1）分析理论框架， 学生物理学习过程的调查;（2） 提出并考虑新的方法和标准， 学生学习过程的定性实证研究 物理;（3）讨论新的教学策略，促进一个 加深对物理概念的理解;（4）建议 可能有助于合作的具体研究问题- 研讨会参与者之间的对话。 主要参与者 都是高素质的科学教育研究人员， 为该领域做出了重大贡献。 此外，本发明还提供了一种方法， 邀请了几位博士后研究人员;机会 与物理学领域的国际领导人交流 教育研究应该为他们提供一个重要的 专业成长的机会。 自20世纪70年代末以来，物理学领域一直在进行重大努力， 教育研究，以确定学生对科学的想法 现象，无论是之前和之后的正式课堂 指导。 很少有研究关注学生如何 学物理。 没有国际专业人士 组织联系研究人员感兴趣的研究 物理教育 因此，这次研讨会提供了一个机会， 为来自美国的物理教育研究人员， 德国（以及其他国家的一些专家） 共同进行深入讨论，以促进新的方向 在他们的研究中。 会议记录将由 自然科学教学研究所，基尔， 德国。 这将是一个工具，鼓励继续 重点讨论研讨会上提出的问题，并分享 更大的观众。

This award supports ten U.S. participants in a small interna- tional meeting that will be held in Bremen, Germany in March, 1991 to discuss theoretical issues and empirical studies of students' learning processes in physics. The objective of the meeting is to orient physics education research toward the investigation of learning processes that lead to a deeper and more robust understanding of physics. The workshop has been co-organized by Professor Fred M. Goldberg of the Institute for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, San Diego State University, and Professor Hans Niedderer of the Institute of Physics Education, University of Bremen. Specific aims of the workshop are: (1) to analyze theoretical frameworks for the investigation of student learning processes in physics; (2) to propose and consider new methodologies and standards for qualitative empirical research on student learning processes in physics; (3) to discuss new teaching strategies that promote a deeper understanding of physics concepts; and (4) to suggest specific research questions which might facilitate collabora- tion among workshop participants. The primary participants are all highly qualified science education researchers who have made significant contributions to the field. In addition, several postdoctoral researchers are invited; the opportunity to interact with international leaders in the field of physics education research should provide them with a significant opportunity for professional growth. Since the late 1970's, there has been a major effort in physics education research to identify students' ideas about scientific phenomena, both prior to and following formal classroom instruction. Very few studies have focused on how students learn physics. There is no international professional organization to link researchers interested in the study of physics education. Thus, this workshop provides an opportunity for physics education researchers from the United States and Germany (and a few experts from other countries) to come together for intensive discussions to promote a new orientation in their research. Proceedings will be published by the Institute for the Teaching of the Natural Sciences, Kiel, Germany. This will be a vehicle for encouraging a continued focus on the issues raised at the workshop, and for sharing the results with a larger audience.