Reach for the Stars: Enhancing Pedagogy and Technology in Physics and Astronomy Education
A special issue of Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 1132
Special Issue Editor
Interests: active learning techniques; competences in physics; student belonging and engagement; language and cultural factors for supporting physics learning with international students
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the increasing prevalence of AI and other new technologies and reflecting on what we have learned about pedagogy during the pandemic, the time is ripe to gather our collective experience and excitement for the future education of students in Physics and Astronomy.
In this Special Issue focussing on Physics and Astronomy education we invite original research articles and reviews pertaining to all aspects of student education in these disciplines. This encompasses novel modes of delivery and engagement to aid students in their understanding of complex theories and concepts; development of experimental, investigation and observational skills; use of modelling, coding and simulations; assessment in the age of AI; support and inclusion of minorities; and development of career aspirations to suit our diverse student populations. This list is not exhaustive, and any aspect related to Physics and Astronomy education is very welcome. In terms of minorities, those of particular relevance to Physics and Astronomy are women and neurodivergent students, and novel ways to support and build confidence in these students are particularly welcome.
This is an exciting opportunity to share our research studies and findings across the international community, to inspire a truly modern curriculum to meet the technological challenges of such rapidly changing times.
Prof. Dr. Alison Voice
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- student engagement in learning
- laboratory and observational skills
- modelling and coding
- technology-enhanced pedagogy
- assessment in the age of AI
- minorities and equality
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