Physicseducation

Degree: Bachelor of Science(ED)

Course Details:

Physics education courses typically cover a wide range of topics related to the teaching and learning of physics. These courses are designed to equip future physics teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach physics concepts to students at various levels, from middle school to high school or even college.

Elements you can expect to find in physics education courses:

  • Physics Foundations: These courses usually begin with a review of fundamental physics concepts, theories, and principles. This foundation provides prospective teachers with a solid understanding of physics content.

  • Pedagogical Methods: Physics education courses focus on teaching methods and strategies that promote student engagement, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills. Topics may include inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning, and the effective use of instructional technology.

  • Curriculum Development: These courses explore the design and development of physics curricula that align with educational standards and learning objectives. Emphasis is placed on sequencing and scaffolding lessons, selecting appropriate learning resources, and designing assessments.

  • Classroom Management: Physics teachers need to establish a productive and safe learning environment. Classroom management techniques, strategies for promoting student participation, and approaches for addressing student misconceptions are typically covered in these courses.

  • Laboratory Instruction: Practical work and experiments are an essential component of physics education. Courses often provide guidance on how to design and facilitate laboratory activities, ensuring safety, promoting scientific inquiry, and reinforcing theoretical concepts.

  • Assessment and Evaluation: Effective assessment strategies are important for evaluating student progress and understanding. Physics education courses may cover different assessment methods, such as formative and summative assessments, as well as techniques for providing constructive feedback to students.

  • Special Topics: Depending on the program, additional topics may be included, such as physics education research, the history and philosophy of physics education, or addressing the needs of diverse learners in the physics classroom.

Physics Education at Anchor University

Requirements

The following requirements for admission to Anchor university are listed below.

  • • 160 and above in the UTME.
  • • Credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics to form the core course with credit in three other relevant science subject in the following subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Civic education at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC, NECO, IGSCE, NABTEB e.t.c) or its equivalent.
  • • Mathematics and English language are compulsory.
  • • Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 units for Graduation.

Fees

Course Structure:

A Bachelor of Science(B.SC(ED) ) in Physics Education can be earned after three or four years of study at Anchor University.

The majority of staff members who are tutors in their field provide tutorials, classes, and lectures. Many of them are top-tier experts with extensive training in both teaching and research. Educated PhD students and early-career researchers with practical research experience may also conduct some teaching.

  • 1st year

    First Year Courses

    • Core Courses (70%):

    • Computers In Society
    • Introductory Practical Chemistry I
    • Introductory Physical Chemistry
    • Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
    • General Biology I
    • Introductory Practical Physics I
    • General Practical Biology I
    • Elementary Mechanics, Heat and Properties of Matter
    • Introduction To Foundations Of Education
    • The Good Study Guide
    • Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
    • Elementary Mathematics I
    • History Of Education
    • Professionalism In Teaching
    • Elementary Mathematical II
    • General Biology II
    • Introductory Practical Chemistry II
    • Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics
    • Geometric and Wave Optics
    • Introductory Physics Laboratory II
    • General Biology Practical II

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects
    • Examination.
    • Pratical
  • 2nd year

    Second Year Courses

    • Core Courses (70%):

    • Classical Dynamics
    • Physics Laboratory I
    • Oscillations and Waves
    • Thermodynamics
    • General Teaching Methods
    • Introduction to Philosophy and Logic
    • Nigerian Peoples & Cultures
    • Network Analysis and Devices
    • Electromagnetism
    • Modern Physics I
    • Elementary Differential Equation
    • Philosophy Of Education
    • Sociology Of Education
    • Physics Methods

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects.
    • Examination.
    • Pratical
  • 3rd year

    Third Year Courses

    • Core Courses(70%):

    • Solid State Physics I
    • Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics
    • Basic Research Methods In Education
    • Practicum in Science Teaching
    • Classical Mechanics II
    • Physics Laboratory II
    • Teaching Practice I
    • Psychology Of Learning
    • Mathematical Methods for Physics II
    • Electronics I
    • Complex Analysis II
    • Numerical Computations
    • Geophysics II
    • Elementary Differential Equation II
    • SCHOOL SCIENCE LABORATORY
    • Teaching Practice Evaluation & Feedback
    • Comparative Education
    • Educational Technology

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects.
    • Examination.
    • Praticals
  • 4th year

    Fourth Year Courses

    • Core Courses(50%):

    • Nuclear Reactor Physics
    • Lower Atmospheric Physics
    • Environmental Physics
    • Solid State Physics II
    • Electrodynamics II
    • SCIENCE TCHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
    • Teaching Practice II
    • Measurement And Evaluation
    • Guidance And Counselling
    • Elementary Particle Physics
    • Geophysics III
    • Nuclear Physics
    • Special Education
    • Research Project
    • Principles Of Educational Management

    • The courses listed on this page are illustrative and may change.

    Assessment

    • Continuous Assessment.
    • Projects.
    • Examination.
    • Praticals
The content and format of this course may change in some circumstances.


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