This book illustrates the value of encompassing philosophical, historical, and pedagogical perspectives to improve the teaching and learning of physics. Both theoretical and practical issues are addressed. An examination of the relationship between physics and philosophy in the historical development from Ancient Greece to the modern age, including controversies, is presented to highlight its value in addressing educational problems, including textbook and curriculum reform, and to enhance creative and critical thinking. Learning theories and useful instructional strategies from physics education research are canvassed illustrating how philosophical aspects and more accurate historical presentations can help guide instructors to improve their pedagogy.

Roland M. Schulz is an independent scholar and researcher with the Centre for Imagination in Research, Culture and Education (CIRCE) at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada. Publications include philosophy and history of science, philosophy of physics and education, and science education reform. He is author of Rethinking Science Education: Philosophical Perspectives (2014).

Calvin S. Kalman has been Principal Science College Chair, Physics, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Chair Hyperons, Charm&Beauty Hadrons conferences; Guest Associate Editor Frontiers series; Editor Science & Engineering Education Sources; 13 books, 146 papers, supervised 29 theses. Provost’s Circle of Distinction, Dean's lifetime achievement award-teaching excellence. Canadian Association of Physicists Medal.