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This paper outlines the design of a physics textbook that addresses issues of gender-inclusive physics teaching, STS and constructivism. Difficulties of addressing these issues in a textbook for normal classes, which has to compete with other textbooks on the market will be discussed.
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Specializations: constructivist approaches in science education research and practice.
Specializations: gender issues in science instruction.
Specializations: primary education, integrated science.
Specializations: STS, phenomenological oriented physics instruction.
Specializations: peace education within science education.
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Duit, R., Häussler, P., Lauterbach, R. et al. Combining issues of “girl-suited” science teaching, STS and constructivism in a physics textbook. Research in Science Education 22, 106–113 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02356885
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