Methods and Methodological Practices in Physics Education Research

Lecturers: Olivia Levrini (Unibo) (Module 1), Giulia Tasquier (Unibo) (Module 2)

Duration: Module 1 = 6 hours, Module 2 = 6 hours

Dates:

Module 1 (Levrini):

21 Nov 2023, 4pm-6pm: “Introduction to methodological aspects in PER”

28 Nov 2023, 4pm-6pm: “Argumentation in Science and Science Education”

12 Dec 2023, 4pm-6pm: “Writing for publication in Science Education”

Module 2 (Tasquier):

7 Mar 2024, 4pm-6pm: “Overview on methodological approaches for Physics Education Research”

26 Mar 2024, 4pm-6pm: “Introduction to thematic analysis”

9 Apr 2024, 4pm-6pm: “Knowledge in pieces and knowledge analysis”

 

Final examination: May (dates to be defined)

Learning outcomes: The course aims at providing an overview of some approaches and research methods used in Physics Education Research. The lectures will provide: introduction to research methods, including activities related to arguing and writing in the field; both theoretical perspectives on research methodologies (e.g. Grounded Theory, Design Based Research) and hands-on applications on real data (e.g. analysis of data through thematic and micro-genetic analyses).