Priscilla W. Laws
Dickinson College, USA
Lecture topic: Activity-based physics teaching and curriculum reform.
Scientific Program
Keynote Speakers
The 2nd World Conference on Physics Education featured invited keynote speakers who contributed to the main scientific program held in São Paulo, Brazil, in July 2016.
Keynote lectures formed a central part of the scientific program, complementing contributed oral and poster sessions focused on physics education research and teaching practice.
Featured Speakers
The following experts in physics education presented keynote lectures at the 2nd WCPE in São Paulo, July 2016.
Mani Bhaumik
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Lecture topic: Communicating modern physics to students and the public.
Roberto NEA
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Lecture topic: Experimental approaches in physics education.
Dewey NEA
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lecture topic: History and philosophy of physics in the classroom.
Dean NEA
University of British Columbia, Canada
Lecture topic: Inquiry-based learning and conceptual change.
Marta NEA
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lecture topic: Equity and access in physics education across Latin America.
Speaker affiliations and lecture subjects are reproduced from the 2016 conference program.
Program Context
Papers and oral presentations at the 2nd WCPE were conducted in English, with simultaneous translation provided for selected activities directed to high school teachers. Keynote lectures were part of the broader scientific program alongside contributed sessions and poster presentations.
The keynote speakers at this international conference represented a diverse range of expertise in physics education research and innovative teaching practices. Their lectures addressed critical themes such as active learning methodologies, conceptual understanding in physics, and the integration of technology into classroom instruction. Each presentation offered attendees valuable insights into evidence-based approaches for improving student engagement and learning outcomes across different educational levels. These invited lectures served as cornerstone sessions within the broader scientific program, stimulating discussion and collaboration among researchers, educators, and practitioners from around the world. The exchange of ideas during these keynote addresses helped shape the conference's contribution to advancing physics education globally.