Department of Physics Education - Students' career choice?

Students' career choice,

which department should I choose?

 

◆ Department of Physics Education ◆

 
 
 
 

Department of Physics Education

 

Ⅰ. Students like this should choose the Department of Physics Education...

 
The Department of Physics Education is a suitable major for the following students.
 
1. Students interested in scientific exploration and experiments
The Department of Physics Education is a discipline that learns the process of understanding the basic principles and phenomena of physics and confirming them through experiments. Therefore, students with interest and passion for scientific exploration and experiments can choose this major. It is suitable for students who are curious about natural phenomena and want to improve their ability to design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret experiment results.
 
2. Students with mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills
The Department of Physics Education focuses on explaining and predicting physical phenomena using mathematical concepts and principles. Therefore, students with mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills can choose this major. It is suitable for students who want to solve physical problems through mathematical modeling and calculations and develop their ability to understand the real world through this.
 
3. Students interested in science education and educational research
The Department of Physics Education is a discipline that studies methods for teaching scientific knowledge and its educational effectiveness. Therefore, students with interest and capabilities in science education and educational research can choose this major. It is suitable for students who want to develop teaching methods and educational materials that effectively convey scientific knowledge to students, and explore ways to increase students' learning effectiveness and interest.
 
4. Students considering a career in engineering or natural sciences
The Department of Physics Education provides basic knowledge and understanding to students pursuing careers in engineering or natural sciences. Therefore, students considering a career in this field may choose this major. It is suitable for students who wish to acquire the physical knowledge necessary for research, design, and development in the engineering or natural science fields and develop their expertise through this.
 
The Department of Physics Education is a good choice for students who are interested in scientific exploration and experiments, students with mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills, students who are interested in science education and educational research, and students considering careers in engineering or natural sciences. This major is suitable for. Through this, students can deeply understand physical principles and phenomena, develop scientific thinking and problem-solving skills, and develop expertise in science education and related fields.
 
 

Ⅱ. Physics Education Department Overview

The Department of Physics Education provides basic knowledge of physics and science to undergraduate students and the physics and science education necessary for science (physics) teachers in middle and high schools. The Department of Physics Education fosters talents based on sound character and excellent professional knowledge to achieve the educational goals and objectives pursued by the College of Education. Our educational goal is to cultivate creative, competent, and responsible teachers who can contribute to the development of the country and community.
 
 

Ⅲ. Physics education and related occupations

Science instructor, science reporter, science museum curator, science publication and textbook developer, corporate researcher, education professor, researcher, secondary school teacher, academy instructor
 
 

Ⅳ. Physics education and related qualifications

Secondary school level 2 teacher
 
 

Ⅴ. Physics education and characteristics

Students learn physics major knowledge and curriculum pedagogy from basic to advanced courses through theory, experiment, and practice. We aim to become well-rounded individuals with rational thinking and sound values, and we provide an academic atmosphere to help students grow into teachers with autonomy, responsibility, leadership, and a sense of mission.
 
 

Ⅵ. Fields of entry after graduating from the Department of Physics Education

● Businesses and industries
Workbook and teaching materials development companies, teaching aid development companies, private academies, various science-based play facilities, publishing companies, media companies, semiconductor companies, display companies, telecommunications companies, electronic device companies, automobile companies, shipbuilding companies, airlines.
 
● Academia and research institutes
Public and private middle and high schools, universities
 
● Government and public institutions
Public institutions related to science and education, such as the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Office of Education, Ministry of Education, and museums
 
 

VII. Main subjects studied

● Solid state physics
Based on basic knowledge of mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics, learn about the regular arrangement of atoms and molecules in crystals, energy bands of electrons, semiconductors, and optical properties.
 
● Physics experiment
Learning basic principles learned from theory by experimenting with gravitational constants, free fall, forces, collisions, conservation laws, liquid expansion, viscosity, and ideal gas laws, etc.
 
● Epidemiology
Learning theories that can explain the movement of matter in the macroscopic world
 
● Physics education theory
This is a subject that applies the principles learned in science education theory to physics education. It starts with the necessity of physics education, investigates physics misconceptions held by students, methods for changing them, and learning physics education methods using computers.
 
● General physics
Learning conceptual understanding and calculation skills as one of the basic subjects for students majoring in physics education and students aiming to become science teachers.