Enquiry into learning and teaching in the physical sciences

King, Helen; Overton, Tina

Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction to enquiry into learning and teaching for academics in the physical sciences. By the conclusion of the chapter, it is anticipated that the reader will be able to identify key topics for educational enquiry in physics, chemistry and geoscience; recognise analogies and synergies between their science research and educational enquiry; and evaluate and choose a preferred research methdology for studying a topic of interest in their academic practice.

• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 107-125
• Book Title: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Disciplinary approaches to educational enquiry
• Keywords: educational enquiry, physical sciences
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/825112
• Publisher URL: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/teaching-and-learning-in-higher-education/book239109