Toolmaking as a tool for problem solving development

Dr. Damien Igoe

By Dr. Damien Igoe
Community contribution / October 25, 2015

Recent research in the journal Physics Education has demonstrated a practical means for teachers to use the 'Methodology' stage of a Science experiment as part of the problem solving experience and assessment.

Recent research in the journal Physics Education has demonstrated, through the context of solar power generation, that students becoming the ...

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