Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter Zero A big idea about learning; Working memory; Long-term memory; External environment; How can we use Cognitive Load Theory to accelerate learning?; Knowledge; Archetypal questions; Model-based problem solving; The privileged status of stories
Willingham; Misconceptions
When knowledge is wrong; Practical work in physics; Reducing Cognitive Load for practical work; Literacy
A different sort of physics problem. What are the Cognitive Loads associated with reading and how can we reduce them?What are the Cognitive Loads of writing and how can we reduce them?; How to teach writing in physics; Conclusion; Chapter 1 Electricity; Introduction; A history of electricity; Electricity in the classroom; Misconceptions; Archetypal questions; Models; Model based reasoning; Practical electricity; Example lesson plan; Conclusion; Chapter 2 Forces at a distance; Petrus Peregrinus, Crusader
1269; William Gilbert of Colchester, Physician to Queen Elizabeth I
1600; Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
1687. Faraday's lines of force
1852Maxwell's equations: The second great unification in physics
1865; Einstein's curved space
1915; Fermi's nuclear forces
1933; Teaching forces at a distance; Archetypal questions; Using strategies from cognitive psychology in lessons; Using demonstrations and practical work for writing; Example lesson plan; Conclusion; Chapter 3 Energy; A short history of five energies; Kinetic energy and potential energy: Descartes and Leibniz
1644 and 1676; Chemical energy and heat energy: James Joule
1843; Nuclear energy: E = mc2
1905; Teaching energy. Types of energy
stores and pathwaysMisconceptions; Archetypal questions; Using strategies from cognitive psychology in lessons; Reading and writing; Reducing Cognitive Load; Example lesson plan; Conclusion; Chapter 4 Particles; Introduction; A history of particles; But atoms are not real. Or are they? Einstein
1904; Rays, beams and other phenomena
1869 to 1899; Pieces of atoms
1897 to 1899; Disproof of the pudding: Rutherford's astonishing career
1900 to 1921; Neutrons and war
1932 to 1945; Teaching particles; Misconceptions; Archetypal questions. Useful strategies from cognitive psychology in lessonsExample lesson plan; Conclusion; Notes; Chapter 5 The universe; Introduction; The telescope
1608; Teaching the universe; Misconceptions; Archetypal questions; Models; Practical astronomy

Aimed at new and trainee physics teachers particularly non-specialists, this book provides the knowledge and skills you need to teach physics effectively at secondary level.--