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.

Physics Education 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

FACULTY CONDUCTING PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCH