What does black-body radiation mean for pre-service physics teachers?

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https://doi.org/10.36681/

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Black-body radiation, conceptual understanding, pre-service teachers, quantum physics

Abstract

This study aims to determine pre-service teachers’ conceptual understanding of black-body radiation. Designed as a qualitative study, it was realized by employing a case study, which is one of the descriptive research methods. The study group consists of 18 pre-service teachers enrolled as seniors. An opinion form and a concept map were used as data collection tools. In other words, results were intended to be comparatively examined by using two different qualitative data collection methods. Pre-service teachers’ answers were analysed with the help of answer sculptures. At the end of the study, it was determined that while pre-service teachers generally have the correct conceptual structure, they still have some specific points. It was seen that pre-service teachers have problems with understanding especially the Wien law and electromagnetic radiation taking place in black-body radiation.

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  • Sevim Bezen, Hacettepe University

    Dr., Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Department of Physics Education, Hacettepe University, 06800 Beytepe, Ankara–TURKEY

  • Işıl Aykutlu, Hacettepe University

    Assoc. Prof. Dr., Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Department of Physics Education, Hacettepe University, 06800 Beytepe, Ankara–TURKEY

  • Celal Bayrak, Hacettepe University

    Prof. Dr., Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Department of Physics Education, Hacettepe University, 06800 Beytepe, Ankara–TURKEY

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31.12.2021

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Bezen, S., Aykutlu, I., & Bayrak, C. (2021). What does black-body radiation mean for pre-service physics teachers? Research Article. Journal of Turkish Science Education, 18(4), 691-706. https://doi.org/10.36681/

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