De La Salle University - Manila

Pathfinder : Study and Teaching of Physics

Scope Note :

Here are entered works on the study and teaching of the subject Physics in general (Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings).

Broader Term :

• Education
• Teaching

Related Terms :

• Physics education
• Physics teaching

Narrower Terms :

• Physics curriculum
• Physics experiments
• Physics teachers

BOOKS

Reference sources located at the Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor:

• Amusement park physics. Carol Escobar.   QC 30 A48 1994
• Coordinated science. Physics. Mary Jones, Geoff Jones, Phillip Marchington. Q181 .J66 1997
• Data analysis techniques for high-energy physics. R. Fruhwirth. QC 793.412 D37 2000
• Five easy lessons : strategies for successful physics teaching. Randall D. Knight. QC30 K58 2004
• Janice VanCleave's physics for every kid : 101 easy experiments in motion, heat, light, machines, and sound. Janice Pratt VanCleave. QC25 .V36 1991
• Peer instruction : a user's manual. Eric Mazur. QC 30 M39 1997
• Physics for you : new national curriculum edition for GCSE. Keith Johnson. QC 30 J64 1996
• Physics InfoMall guidebook : how to plan your physics program using the Physics InfoMall.  Laurie Kreindler, Nancy Uhl,  Brian Adrian. QC 30 P455 1996
• A potpourri of physics teaching ideas. Donna Berry Conner. QC 30 P67 1986
• RealTime physics : active learning laboratories. David R. Sokoloff, Ronald K. Thornton, Priscilla W. Laws. QC30 .S65 2004
• Role of the laboratory in teaching introductory physics : an AAPT/PTRA-plus workshop leader's manual. Jim Nelson, Jane Bray Nelson. QC 30 N39 1995
• The role of toys in teaching physics : an AAPT/PTRA-PLUS workshop manual. Jodi McCollough, Roy McCollough. QC 30 M29 2000
• Six ideas that shaped physics. Thomas A. Moore. QC32 .M66 2003a
• Teaching about color and color vision : an AAPT/PTRA workshop manual. Bill Franklin. QC496.F7 1996
• Teaching about D.C. electric circuits : an AAPT/PTRA-plus workshop manual. QC 601 T4 1993
• Teaching about electrostatics : an AAPT/PTRA-plus workshop manual. Robert A. Morse. QC 572 M67 1992
• Teaching about lightwave communications : an AAPT/PTRA-plus workshop manual. Mark Davids. QC 448 D38 1994
• Teaching about magnetism : an AAPT/PTRA-plus workshop manual. Robert J. Reiland. QC 755 R45 1996
• Turning the world inside out and 174 other simple physics demonstrations. Robert Ehrlich. QC 33 E35 1990
• Tutorials in introductory physics. Lillian C. McDermott, Peter S. Shaffer. QC30 .M3 2002
• Workshop physics activity guide. Priscilla W. Laws. QC33 .L38 2004 v.1 - 4

Texts located at the Circulation Section, 3rd floor:

• Activity-based tutorials. Michael C. Wittmann, Richard N. Steinberg, Edward F. Redish. QC33 W57 2004 v.1
• Conceptual physics for parents and teachers : especially elementary school teachers, who, after parents, provide the learning foundation for children. Paul G. Hewitt. QC30 .H48 1998
• Conceptual physics. Paul G. Hewitt. QC23 .H46 2006
• Converging realities : toward a common philosophy of physics and mathematics. Roland Omnes. QA8.4 .O4513 2005
• Critical issues in two-year college physics and astronomy 1990 and beyond.  Sallie A. Watkins. QC 30 C75 1991
• E-physics : the next generation. Gil Nonato C. Santos, Jorge P. Ocampo. QC20 .S26 2003
• Experiments in modern physics.  Adrian C. Melissinos, Jim Napolitano. QC33 .M4 2003
• The exploratorium science snack book. Exploratorium Teacher Institute. Q182.3 .E96 1991
• Fundamentals of physics. David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. QC21.2 .H34 2005
• Further physics. David Sang. QC 47 G7 S26 1996
• Hands-on physics activities with real-life applications : easy-to-use labs and demonstrations for grades 8-12.   James Cunningham, Norman Herr. QC30 .C86 1994
• High school physics. Vivencio N. Abastillas. QC 30 A19 2002
• Higher still physics : higher level. Geoff Cackett, Jim Lowrie, Alastair Steven. QC 32 C3 1998
• Holt physics. Raymond A. Serway,  Jerry S. Faughn. QC21.2 .S439 2002
• Integrated science : textbook. Isabelina del Pan-Ilarde, Zenaida Montecastro-Realuyo. QC 23 I4 2001
• Integrating information and computer technology (ICT) in physics education. QC30 .I4 2003
• Introduction to solid state physics. Charles Kittel. QC176 .K5 2005
• Just-in-time teaching : blending active learning with web technology. Gregor M. Novak ... [et al.]. QC30 .J87 1999
• Low-cost physics demonstrations. Robert L. Wild. QC 33 W55 1983
• The meaning of relativity : including the relativistic theory of the non-symmetric field. Albert Einstein; Brian Greene. QC173.55 E35 2005
• Methods of teaching physics. M. Vanaja. QC30 .V36 2004
• Minds-on physics. LT305.S34 M5 1999
• Modern physics. Raymond A. Serway, Clement J. Moses, Curt A. Moyer. QC23.2 .S48 2005
• Modern teaching of physics : [strictly according to the UGC syllabus for B.Ed. course]. Udai Veer. QC21.2 V44 2004
• Physics.Delia Cordero-Navaza, Bienvenido J. Valdez. QC30.N38 1996
• Physics : textbook. Isabelina del Pan-Ilarde, Amelia Arcibal-Rosales. Q 181 I45 2002
• Physics and chemistry of interfaces. Hans-Jurgen Butt, Karlheinz Graf, Michael Kappl. QD506 .B87 2006
• Physics by inquiry : an introduction to physics and the physical sciences. Lillian C. McDermott,  Peter S. Shaffer,  Mark L. Rosenquist, Physics Education Group, University of Washington. QC 6 M24 1996
• Physics education. R.S. Reddy. QC30 .P445 1997
• Physics for career education. Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter. QC23 .E94 2002
• Physics for scientists and engineers. Paul M. Fishbane, Stephen G. Gasiorowicz, Stephen T. Thornton. QC23 .F57 2005
• Physics laboratory experiments. Jerry D. Wilson, Cecilia A. Hernandez Hall. QC37 .W55 2005
• The physics of sound. Richard E. Berg, David G. Stork. QC225.15 .B47 2005
• Physlets : teaching physics with interactive curricular material. Wolfgang Christian, Mario Belloni. QC30 .C48 2001
• Principles of physics : a calculus-based text. Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett, Jr. QC21.3 S47 2006
• Proceedings of a Europhysics Study Conference Interdisciplinary Aspects of Physics Education. Altmunster, Austria, July 30-August 5, 1989.  H. Kuhnelt. QC 30 E87 1989
• RealTime physics : active learning laboratories. David R. Sokoloff, Ronald K. Thornton, Prescilla W. Laws. QC 30 S65 1999
• Science in the news : critical thinking worksheets : physical science. Q158.5 .S324 2001
• Teaching introductory physics : a sourcebook. Clifford E. Swartz, Thomas Miner. QC30 .S88 1998
• Teaching introductory physics. Arnold B. Arons. QC 30 A76 1997
• Teaching physics : with the physics suite. Edward F. Redish. QC30 .R38 2003
• Teaching physics to KS4. Ann Jerram. QC 30 J47 1999
• The theory of almost everything : the standard model, the unsung triumph of modern physics. Robert Oerter. QC794.6.S75 O47 2006
• Tutorials in introductory physics. Lillian C. McDermott, Peter S. Shaffer and the Physics Education Group, Department of Physics, University of Washington. QC 30 M3 1998

Texts located at the Filipiniana Section, 4th floor:

• Physics. Antonio G. Tayao, Gil Nonato C. Santos, Jorge P. Ocampo, Jr., Orlando A. Oronce. QC 21.2 T38 1996
• Physics for high school. Gil Nonato C. Santos, Alex V. Quema. QC 21.2 S265 1999
• Readings in planetary physics. Josefina V. Antenor. QB 61 A5 1980
• The world of physics. Melecio C. Deauna ... [et al.]. QC 47 P6 W67 2001

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
(Archives Section, 4th floor)

• Cognitive expectations in a web-supported physics classroom. Mistades, Voltaire M. 2004.
• Conceptual understanding of forces among physics majors. Roleda, Robert C. Manila Journal of Science 5(1):   Janury 2002 p.20- 35.
• Freshman Physics majors' cognitive expectations in Introductory Physics. Mistades, Voltaire M. 2004.
• Guide to literature on the recent progress in elementary particle physics. Rivero, Bayani C. Agham 10(2): December 1983 p.108- 120.
• Integrated science: physics. Ong Kian Koc, Bee Ching U.
• Linking teaching beliefs to classroom practice: a profile of three physics teachers. Mistades, Voltaire M. 2005.
• Learning physics may be frightening, but it could be fun, too. Mistades, Voltaire M. 2005.
• Mathematical method in Physics I. Quiroga, Reuben
• Micro-computers in a college physics lab. Arroyo, Mario F. Agham 11(2): December 1984 p.71- 74.
• The objectives of teaching physics as perceived by high school physics teachers. Deauna, Melecio C. Dialogue 12(1): August 1976 p.125- 132.
• Physics: all geared up, all systems go. Vestal, Cristina. Abut-tanaw 24(3): January- April 1997. p.7.
• Physics: electrically charged. Vestal, Cristina. Abut-tanaw 24(3): January- April 1997. p.6- 7.
• Physics mechanics laboratory. Deauna, Melecio C.
• Physics without the numbers: concept mapping as an assessment tool in introductory physics for liberal arts students. Mistades, Voltaire M. 2004.
• Recent developments in high energy physics lecture series. Linke, Volkard
• Science and technology IV: e-physics the next generations with laboratory activities. Santos, Gil Nonato
• Some measured effects of the physics curriculum project developed by the science education center of the University of the Philippines System. Deauna, Melecio C.

VERTICAL FILES
(Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor)

• AAPT guidelines for two-year college physics programs. VF 01474
• Community-oriented physics projects for the secondary level. Author V. M. Talisayon. VF 01771
• Concepts of solar technology for secondary schools. A.Q. Malik. VF 01419
• Constraints and realities of physics teaching in some Asian countries. Vivien Talisayon. VF 00318
• Course content in high school physics. VF 01477
• Teaching physics safely : some practical guidelines in seven areas of common concern in physics classroom. VF 01477

PERIODICALS

PRINT (Periodicals Section, 2nd floor)

• American Journal of Physics
• The Industrial Physicist
• Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. Part 1, Regular Papers & Short Notes
• Japanese Journal of Applied Physics. Part 2, Letters
• Physics Education Research : a Supplement to the American Journal of Physics
• The Physics Teacher
• Physics Today

ELECTRONIC

JSTOR
http://www.jstor.org/

• American Association of Physics Teachers (Available at Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor)

  • American Journal of Physics
  • The Physics Teacher
   

• American Institute of Physics (Available at Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor)

  • Applied Physics Letters
  • Journal of Mathematical Physics
   

• American Physical Society (Available at Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor)

  • Review of Modern Physics

EBSCO Host
http://search.global.epnet.com/

• Physics Today

PROQUEST Online
http://www.umi.com/pqdauto

• Canadian Journal of Physics
• Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics
• Quantum

Science Direct
http://www.sciencedirect.com/

• Comptes Rendus De l'Acadâemie Des Sciences

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

LOCAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (Archives Section, 4th floor)

• Assessment of selected physics teachers' readiness to use constructivism as a teaching approach and its effects on their classroom practices. 1998. Aumento, Aileen Songalia.  TG-02738
• A comparative study of the effectiveness of the inquiry method and traditional method of teaching physics. 1978. Tumacole, Ernesto Claridad.  TG-00626
• Concept mapping in teaching physics : its effects on students' achievement and retention of knowledge. 2000. Concepcion, Felipe C.  TG-03171
• Construction and testing of a reciprocating electric machine for demonstration lessons and experiments in college Physics. 1990. Tapel, Jose P. TG-2141
• Development and effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in heat and thermodynamics for science and engineering students. 1999. Belgira, Nelson Maquiling. TG-02982
• Development and evaluation of self-instructional modules in Physics (electricity and magnetism) for technician students. 1992. Reyes, Lapridad Julieta D.  TG-2209
• Development and validation of a readability formula for Physics instructional materials. Publication info. 1994. Bayogan, Jonathan A. TG-2225
• Development of a laboratory manual in physics for students enrolled in the double secondary curriculum with a thrust in the arts. 1987. Capili, Marina R.  TG-01626
• The effect of concept mapping on the achievement and anxiety of students in science and technology IV (Physics). 1993. De la Rama, Juana M.  TG-2166
• The effect of structured problem solving in teaching physics to two different groups of engineering students. 1992. Dumalanta, Josefina Rabara.  TG-02056
• Efficacy of the constructivist approach in altering students' conceptions in college physics. 1999. Obrero, Mario P. TG-02992
• The measurable effects of a physics in-service program on teachers' knowledge, attitude and classroom behaviors. 1997. Cadorna, Erwin F.  TG-02669
• The relationship among physics achievements, cognitive levels of development and moral-spiritual values held by the fourth year high school students. 1988. Raymundo, Angelina S.  TG-01653
• The relative contributions of certain student variables to achievement in high school physics. 1980. Mendoza, Aurora B.  TG-893
• The relative effectiveness of calculus-based college physics instruction on student achievement. 1994. Orleans, Antriman Vipinosa.  TG-02351
• Selected variables associated with the physics achievement of high school seniors.  1988. Prudente, Maricar S.   TG-01691
• The status of secondary physics education in selected schools using accelerated Christian education program in the national capital region. 2001. De Guzman, Jocelyn A.  TG-03212
• Students' alternative conceptions in introductory college physics courses. 1999. Capistrano, Nilo Sumil. TG-02996

FOREIGN

PROQUEST Digital Dissertations
(http://www.umi.com/pqdauto)

• An analysis of the nature of students' metaconceptual processes and the effectiveness of metaconceptual teaching practices on students' conceptual understanding of force and motion. Yuruk, Nejla, PhD. The Ohio State University, 2005. AAT 3182729
• The effect of applying principles of reformed teaching and learning to an asynchronous online environment on student cognition of physics concepts in kinematics. Turner, Michael Lloyd, PhD. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2005. AAT 3180095
• The effect of curriculum changes and instructional techniques on science-reasoning skills among high school students. Newman, Joan T., EdD The University of Texas at San Antonio, 2005. AAT 3167573
• Model of student understanding of probability in modern physics. Wattanakasiwich, Pornrat, PhD. Oregon State University, 2005. AAT 3169780
• Standards-based teaching and educational digital libraries as innovations: undergraduate science faculty in the adoption process. Ridgway, Judith Sulkes, PhD. The Ohio State University, 2005. AAT 3197794

AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
(Instructional Media Services, Ground floor)

• Active physics : it's a science for everyone: it's about time. V003159
• Britannica : science and technology video library. V001001, V001002, V00100327
• Buoyancy. V000539
• Models of the atom. V002376
• Physics--cinema classics. CD02062-CD02068
• The quantum universe. QC 174.12 B67 1996
• The video encyclopedia of physics demonstrations = La videoenciclopedia de emonstraciones de fisica. QC33 .V54 1992 v.1 – 10

INTERNET WEBSITES
(Cybernook, Ground floor; Graduate corners, 2nd and 3rd floors)

American Association of Physics Teachers
http://www.aapt.org/
[Retrieved September 26, 2006]
The organization’s goal is to ensure the dissemination of knowledge of physics, particularly by way of teaching. It helps in learning more about traditional and new teaching methods using modern technology to entice students with the wonders of science.

Institute of Physics
http://www.iop.org/
[Retrieved September 26, 2006]
Aimed at those interested in the teaching and learning of physics in schools and colleges. Information includes the Institute’s latest curriculum development initiatives, resource links and support networks.

Online Physics Tutorial : Learn Physics Today
http://library.thinkquest.org/10796/
[Retrieved September 26, 2006]
An online physics tutorial developed by Keiji Oenoki, Kazushi Oenoki, Hector Judez, Hyun Ku Cho, and John Lakatos at Colegio Franklin D. Roosevelt in Lima, Peru.

Physics Education/Presentations
http://physics.uwstout.edu/staff/mccullough/physicseduc.htm#Presentations
[Retrieved September 26, 2006]
Contains presentations in physics education and the different research groups of universities. Also provides professional organizations, resources for teaching physics and other related links.

Physics Teaching Technology Resource
http://paer.rutgers.edu/PT3/ 
[Retrieved September 26, 2006]
Provides examples of experiments that can be used in class or for homework for the students to observe physical phenomena, collect data, analyze data, build models and test their predictions.

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Compiled by: Mrs. Yolanda F. Odsinada

Date: September 2006/ June 2009