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Małe eksperymenty, wielkie odkrycia. Praktyka eksperymentalna w edukacji przyrodniczej
Small experiments, great discoveries. The practice of experiential science education

Author(s): Marcin Zaród
Subject(s): Education, School education, Vocational Education, Sociology of Education
Published by: Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych
Keywords: experiment for students, physics; non-formal education; popularisation of science; electricity;

Summary/Abstract: This article presents various teaching methods that include an experimental approach to the gymnasium and high-school physics curriculum. Various methods of an interdisciplinary approach between physics and other sciences, technology and the students’ everyday life are presented. A sample laboratory lesson focusing on electrical circuits in the gymnasium curriculum is also included. Cases presented in the article are based on informal education practices, such as academic science encouragement programmes and NGO experiences.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 55-59
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish