For a meaningful understanding of physics, it is necessary to realise that this corpus of knowledge operates in a register different from natural thought. This book aims at situating the main trends of common reasoning in physics with respect to some essential aspects of accepted theory.

Focuses at situating main trends of common reasoning in physics with respect to useful aspects of accepted theory. This book analyses many research results based on studies of pupils and students at various academic levels, involving a range of physical situations. It shows generality of trends of common thought, and their resistance to teaching.

Seeks to narrow the gap between educational research and classroom practice in the teaching of physics. This title makes an analysis of research findings derived from experiments involving pupils, students and teachers in the field.

Seeks to narrow the gap between educational research and classroom practice in the teaching of physics. This title provides an analysis of research findings derived from experiments involving pupils, students and teachers in the field.