Action research in the physics classroom: the impact of authentic, inquiry based learning or instruction on the learning of thermal physics

Fernandez, Flavian Brian

doi:10.1186/s41029-017-0014-z

Asia-Pacific Science Education

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From: Action research in the physics classroom: the impact of authentic, inquiry based learning or instruction on the learning of thermal physics

S/N	Time	Teaching/Learning Activity	Resources	Rationale/Remarks
1.	5 min	Introduction:	PowerPoint slides	To elicit students’ prior knowledge and situate them within the topic.
		Brief students on lesson outline
		Explain that thermal energy is a form of energy that can be transferred. Recall methods of heat transfer from lower sec science.
2.	15 min	Lesson Development
		Conduction
		Teacher explains the mechanism of conduction using the prepared slides covering conduction in solids, liquids and gases. This is followed by an explanation of how the presence of free electrons in metals speed up the rate of conduction	PowerPoint slides	A deliberate teacher directed approach adopted.
3.	10 min	Handout 1 – Conduction	Handout 1	This is to allow students some time to consolidate the information provided by the teacher.
3.	10 min	Students are given some time to complete the handout on the main points involved with conduction	Handout 1
5.	15 min	Convection	PowerPoint slides	A deliberate teacher directed approach adopted.
5.	15 min	Teacher explains the mechanism of convection using the prepared slides. Teacher then goes through examples to show how convection occurs in various applications.	PowerPoint slides	A deliberate teacher directed approach adopted.
6.	10 min	Handout 2 – Convection	Handout 2	This is to allow students some time to consolidate the information provided by the teacher.
6.	10 min	Students are given some time to complete the handout on the main points involved with convection.	Handout 2
7.	15 min	Radiation
7.	15 min	Teacher explains the mechanism of radiation using the prepared slides. Teacher then goes through characteristics of good absorbers/radiators.	PowerPoint slides	A deliberate teacher directed approach adopted.
8.	10 min	Handout 3 – Radiation	Handout 3	This is to allow students some time to consolidate the information provided by the teacher.
8.	10 min	Students are given some time to complete the handout on the main points involved with radiation.	Handout 3
9.	5 min	Applications
9.	5 min	Teacher goes through some applications that make use of thermal energy transfer eg. Thermos flask, food packaging etc.	PowerPoint slides	To help students understand how thermal energy transfer may be applied to real-life situations.
10.	5 min	Conclusion
10.	5 min	Recap of main ideas and key learning points by teacher.	PowerPoint slides	To recap the lesson and highlight the key concepts learnt.

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