Answering to physics teachers’ needs in professional development

Abstract

The IDIFO project conducted at the University of Udine, in collaboration with 18 Italian universities, is an example of integration and collaboration between schools and universities proposals on innovation in physics education. The aspects of the project relating to the professional development of teachers are discussed, presenting the various implementation methods designed and activated, also answering to the formative needs of schools relating to laboratory-based scientific teaching/learning.