What is Physics Education Research?
Physics Education Research (PER) is the study of teaching and learning in physics. The Drexel PER Network is a collection of researchers focused on various aspects and elements of teaching and learning in physics.
Let's build a new introduction.
- Begin with a brief, inspiring definition of the research area. For example: What is biophysics research?
- Consider that our reader may be 16 years old.
- Broadly, what does this research group explore?
- Why? What is the group motivated by?
- What are the goals of the group?
- What do you hope to advance, promote, understand?
- How does it make an impact?
- Why does it matter?
Some phrasing to consider:
Our research covers wide areas of . . . Our group emphasizes . . . Our primary research investigates, explores, examines . . . Our long-term goals are . . . The discoveries we make contribute to
. . . Our discoveries inspire the next generation of students. . .
Research Topics
Within this field there are a few topics of particular focus including:
- Introductory physics course reform
- Modeling Instruction curriculum development, implementation, and assessment
- Applications of network analysis in physics-affiliated learning environments
- Studies of retention and persistence in physics
- Neuroimaging studies of physics students
- Designing and assessing outreach activities, such as research experiences for high school students
- Improving communication skills for STEM researchers
Projects
Faculty
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Professor; Associate Dean – Graduate Education in College of Arts and Sciences; Associate Editor – Physical Review Physics Education Research
Disque Hall, #918
eb573@drexel.edu
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- Physics Education Research
- Social Network Analysis
- Modeling Instruction
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