Topical Group on Physics Education Research

The objective of the Topical Group on Physics Education Research (GPER) is the advancement and diffusion of knowledge concerning the learning and teaching of physics. This knowledge is based on studies ranging from individuals to institutional practices, from neural and cognitive processes to social and contextual components of education, from basic research to educational practices in physics. The objectives of this research includes the integration of scientific knowledge and analysis methods across disciplines to address the dynamical complexities and uncertainties of learning and teaching physics.


News & Announcements

GPER Publishes December 2019 Newsletter
GPER Mini Grants: Early Career and Personal Support
GPER Publishes December 2017 Newsletter

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