Mainstream math and physics teaching/education journals

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The discussion focuses on mainstream math and physics education journals, specifically highlighting "The American Journal of Physics" and "The Physics Teacher" as primary resources. Participants express concerns that these journals primarily cover general physics content rather than advanced topics like continua. Recommendations include exploring additional journals such as the "European Journal of Physics" and "Physics Education" for broader educational insights. The consensus suggests that students should first solidify their foundational knowledge before attempting to engage with journal articles.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with physics education journals such as "The American Journal of Physics" and "The Physics Teacher"
  • Understanding of basic physics concepts, particularly introductory physics
  • Knowledge of advanced topics in physics, including continua
  • Ability to navigate academic journal databases and search functionalities
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the "European Journal of Physics" for advanced educational content
  • Explore "Physics Education" for insights on teaching methodologies
  • Investigate the role of foundational knowledge in understanding advanced physics topics
  • Learn how to effectively read and interpret academic journal articles in physics
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This discussion is beneficial for physics educators, students in physics programs, and researchers interested in the pedagogical approaches within math and physics education.

feynman1
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What are they, those that discuss textbook materials rather than learning outcome in particular?
 
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feynman1 said:
What are they?
The American Journal of Physics
The Physics Teacher
 
caz said:
The American Journal of Physics
The Physics Teacher
Are they only about general physics contents, not about anything beyond like continua?
 
feynman1 said:
i think contents about continua are not enough compared with introductory physics
If so, then maybe
these aren’t the journals you’re looking for.
 
robphy said:
If so, then maybe
these aren’t the journals you’re looking for.
then what journals are more appropriate
 
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feynman1 said:
then what journals are more appropriate
Purely opinion here:
When I was a beginning Physics student (not as major field), I remember spending several minutes in a department lounge room, and picked up a physics journal and looked at a few articles, and tried to read one of them. I understood nothing in the article. Maybe a student needs to carefully and thoroughly study the courses in which he is enrolled first, and then look for articles from journals, maybe those which his advisor or professor recommends for him to try to read.
 

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