Search for dissertations about: "Sune Pettersson"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Sune Pettersson.

  2. 1. Student activity — a way to improve the conceptual understanding of physics in Lao PDR?

    Author : Phimpho Luangrath; Sune Pettersson; Oleg Popov; Bertil Sundqvist; Svein Sjøberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Mechanics concept; Group discussion; Problem solving strategy; alternative concepts; context.; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; didactics of physics; fysikdidaktik;

    Abstract : This thesis reports about Laotian students’ understanding of the concepts of mechanics, and students’ activities when solving physics problems in groups. Totally, more than 1,000 first year university students from three universities in Laos have been tested using two versions of the Force Concept Inventory (FCI) over a period of three years. READ MORE

  4. 2. The role of practical work in physics education in Lao PDR

    Author : Thongloon Vilaythong; Sune Pettersson; Oleg Popov; Bertil Sundqvist; Ogawa Masakata; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Cultural-Historical Activity Theory; laboratory work; Laos; pendulum experiment; physics curriculum; physics education research; practical activities; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; didactics of physics; fysikdidaktik;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to get a better understanding of the role of practical work in physics education in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The Lao PDR is one of least developed countries in the world with a weak base for science, and poor market opportunities for science graduates. READ MORE