Educational systems world-wide are being reformed to adapt to rapid societal changes, due
to global economic restructuring and technology development (Bellofiore, 1999; Bentley …

This review presents an overview and analysis of the body of research on special relativity
theory (SRT) education at the secondary and lower undergraduate level. There is currently a …

Science Teaching explains how history and philosophy of science contributes to the
resolution of persistent theoretical, curricular, and pedagogical issues in science education …

In this chapter, we review the literature about teaching science for conceptual change. First,
we discuss a range of theoretical perspectives giving rise to different notions of conceptual …

The present study focuses on the way thought experiments (TEs) can be used as didactical
tools in teaching physics to upper secondary-level students. A qualitative study was …

Quantum physics and relativity are demanding for teachers and students, but have the
potential for students to experience physics as fascinating and meaningful. Project …

Einstein's derivation of special relativity theory (SRT), based on hypothetical reasoning and
thought experiments, is regarded as a prime example of physics theory development. In …

Abstract Thought experiments are personal and tacit processes of experimentation that
scientists perform within their own imagery in formulating new theories or refuting existing …

This article describes the design and evaluation of a simulation environment for special
relativity (SR) education at the secondary level. In recent years, SR has become increasingly …

Abstract Thought experiments, models, diagrams, computer simulations, and metaphors can
all be understood as tools of the imagination. While these devices are usually treated …