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The purpose of this study is to measure the development of students’ conceptual understanding of basic physics concepts at introductory physics courses at the University of Latvia. The authors of the research have translated, tested and verified the Force Concept Inventory and other Concept Inventories in the context of Latvian education system. The results demonstrated a low improvement of physics understanding using present lecturing approach, which suggests the need for an active learning environment and student-centred learning approach in physics courses at University of Latvia. Due to the very small number of physics graduates from physics faculties in Latvia and especially small number of physics teachers, it becomes increasingly important that these students acquire good conceptual understanding of physics.
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This research aimed to understand what physics and chemistry pre-service teachers learn within pedagogical content knowledge in a lesson study with the topic speed of sound, 8th grade. Participants were three pre-service teachers. This was a qualitative and interpretative study. Data were collected from participant observation, individual interviews and individual written reflections. Results showed that the participants developed their pedagogical content knowledge, when they identified the students’ prior knowledge and when they discussed strategies to help students overcome their difficulties.
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The book, Amfiteatru Economic - Year XX, describes the process of becoming an academic publication twenty years after the appearance of the first issue. Testimonies of the personalities who founded the Amfiteatru Economic Journal, as well as some of those who contributed along the way to strengthening its prestige, are evoked. The main important moments in the evolution of the Journal are presented. A turning point was the entry of the journal into the mainstream of academic publications internationally with its indexation in 2008 by Thomson Reuters Services in the most comprehensive and prestigious database for academic publications, known today as the Web of Science Core Collection. At the same time, the paper includes statistical analyses and scientometrics illustrating the qualitative progress achieved by the Journal over time. An important role had, in this respect, the responsible performance of all editorial activities, an active online presence through the Journal's website, consistent respect for the mission and declared values. The book also describes the efforts made by the editorial committee to attract recognized scientific personalities and strengthen the Journal's community, including through meetings and collaborations with different other academic communities, as well as through partnerships with international conference organizers. The volume presents an experience rich in useful lessons for all those interested in academic publishing, especially for the collectives that initiate new publications. In the 108-year history of the Academy of Economic Studies, Amfiteatru Economic - Year XX is a unique book, because it is the only book about a journal.
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The book, Amfiteatru Economic - Year XX, describes the process of becoming an academic publication twenty years after the appearance of the first issue. Testimonies of the personalities who founded the Amfiteatru Economic Journal, as well as some of those who contributed along the way to strengthening its prestige, are evoked. The main important moments in the evolution of the Journal are presented. A turning point was the entry of the journal into the mainstream of academic publications internationally with its indexation in 2008 by Thomson Reuters Services in the most comprehensive and prestigious database for academic publications, known today as the Web of Science Core Collection. At the same time, the paper includes statistical analyses and scientometrics illustrating the qualitative progress achieved by the Journal over time. An important role had, in this respect, the responsible performance of all editorial activities, an active online presence through the Journal's website, consistent respect for the mission and declared values. The book also describes the efforts made by the editorial committee to attract recognized scientific personalities and strengthen the Journal's community, including through meetings and collaborations with different other academic communities, as well as through partnerships with international conference organizers. The volume presents an experience rich in useful lessons for all those interested in academic publishing, especially for the collectives that initiate new publications. In the 108-year history of the Academy of Economic Studies, Amfiteatru Economic - Year XX is a unique book, because it is the only book about a journal.
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