Browsing by Author "Whiteley, Peter N."
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Item History of physics"" in a Caribbean physics syllabus: An approach to modifying children's misconceptions?(Universidad Simon Bolivar, 1993) Whiteley, Peter N.; Ladera, C. L.Item Science examination results in Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago(1992) Whiteley, Peter N.This paper presents science examination results in Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago at both the secondary and tertiary levels, within the context of the contribution of science education to the development of these three territories. Trends in the data are identified, and the comparisons made among the countries. Some of the factors that may be affecting the results are briefly discussed.Item Students' difficulties with the force(s) acting on the moon(Jan. 1995) Whiteley, Peter N.;This article presents the results of a discussion among high school students about what holds up the moon. The question and ensuing discussion enabled students to question their existing ideas, but caused them to be anxiousItem The history of physics - Its use in a Caribbean physics syllabus(Dec. 1993) Whiteley, Peter N.;This article discusses an innovation in the 1983 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) physics syllabus--the introduction of aspects of the history of physics. The development of the syllabus is outlined and the historical material in the syllabus is described. A variety of possible justifications for its inclusion is discussed. The assessment of the material in the CXC examinations is mentioned, and the resistance of Caribbean physics teachers to its introduction is noted. It is suggested that Caribbean physics teachers need greater support in order to better utilize the new materialItem