Teaching and Learning Physics from a Methodological Perspective

5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1FA532

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

30 credits in physics

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 10,833
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 10,833

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-13135

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Registration period
20 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

30 credits in physics

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course introduces a systematic approach to the teaching of physics at the upper-secondary school level and introductory university level. You will learn how to productively use multiple representations of physical concepts to help others learn physics content, how to productively incorporate experiments in your teaching, and how to engage learners in activities that develop physics habits of mind and habits of practice.

In addition, you will learn about the most common difficulties that pupils and students encounter when learning physics and how to address them in practice. The course makes use of pedagogical techniques that you will be expected to use in your practice, such as group work and the use of simple experiments.

Outline for distance course: Communication between students and teachers will be through the learning management system and other e-meeting tools. Access to a computer with a stable internet connection and camera is required.

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