Physics education research

The School of Physics undertakes research in physics education at university level, a study that is vital if we are to seek ever more effective ways to train the next generation of physicists. Indeed, such research serves to inform and positively evolve the manner in which we teach our undergraduate students.

We have particular research interests in the following areas of physics education:

• cooperative learning
• scientific enquiry skills in laboratories
• effectiveness of computer simulations
• formative assessment, including on-line assessment
• motivation and confidence in learning
• assessment, including peer and self-assessment
• student epistemology
• student learning in physics laboratories

For further information, please contact David Mills (David.Mills@sci.monash.edu.au) or Susan Feteris (Susan.Feteris@sci.monash.edu.au).