Beliefs and curricular practices of Chilean Physics teachers in Secondary Education

摘要

Using a multi-case study methodology, this research describes the curricular beliefs of 7 Chilean Physics teachers. A semi-structured interview was applied with 30 questions distributed in three dimensions: contents, teaching methodology and evaluation. In addition, their classes were observed and recorded on video. Data gathered were analysed with the software MAXQDA. The analysis focused on the difficulties that these teachers faced when teaching the uniform rectilinear movement (MRU). It is concluded that, in general terms, the beliefs were inconsistent with the teaching practices. It was also revealed that teachers are more constructivist when they talk about what they think is right and should be done than when they talk on what they will truly do in their teaching practices. Some conclusions on both the research in the field and the training of science teachers are provided.