International Commission on Physics Education (ICPE) Newsletter, Issue 52

This is the October 2006 issue of the International Commission on Physics Education (ICPE) newsletter. It reflects on the ICPE2006 Tokyo conference and global efforts to promote active learning through train-the-trainer workshops and low-cost instructional resources. The issue features an article on the Physics Force, a dynamic outreach program blending physics demonstrations with entertainment to engage young learners, and another on applying modern teaching strategies—such as problem-based learning and concept mapping—in Chinese universities. It announces the ICPE Medal awarded to Professor Jon Ogborn for his distinguished contributions, previews ICPE2007 in Marrakech, and reports on regional initiatives including ASPEN workshops and the Latin-American Physics Education Network.