Publications
Physics Education
This
is probably the most relevant publication for my occupation. Its articles deal strictly with techniques
and theories on improving the educational process in physics classes. It will usually have articles written by physics
teachers on strategies they used to improve their classrooms.
“Enhancing mechanics learning through cognitively
appropriate instruction”
http://www.iop.org/EJ/journal/PhysEd
American Journal of
Physics
The
American Journal of Physics is pretty much the most highly respected and
commonly read physics journal that is out there. One of the great advantages that I have with
it is that it comes to my house, so I don’t have to work all that hard to read
it. It usually has very up to date
information about some of the new research that is happening now.
“Enhancing
conceptual change using argumentative essays”
European Journal of
Physics
The
European Journal of Physics is similar to the American, but just not as well
known or as large of publication. Its
contents are very similar, though. Most
of it discusses anything new and exciting that is going on in the world of
physics.
“Developing creativity of students in a
computer-assisted learning process”
http://www.iop.org/EJ/journal/EJP
Physics Today
Physics
Today is a very easy to read and simply publication. Its more of a
magazine for physicists than a journal.
It usually discusses things going on in the news or fun activities to do
with physics. It’s nice in that it is a
very light read and provides cool things to do in the classroom.
“What
Works for Women in Undergraduate Physics?”
Journal of Physics A:
Mathematical and General
This
is the most highly advanced and mathematical of the journals that I
presented. It involves a lot more of the
data and analysis, which would be complelty over the
head of any non-physicists. It’s also
not very applicable to teaching physics, but it is interesting to see some of
the amazing things going on in the world.
“Dynamics of the classical Heisenberg spin chain”
http://www.iop.org/EJ/journal/JPhysA