Publications

Thesis

• Bernhard J, (1978) Simulering av planerat bakvatten och avloppsvattensystem i Grycksbo pappersbruk. Master thesis for M Sc in Engineering Physics.
• Bernhard J, (1987) Magnetic ordering in cubic and hexagonal FeGe. Acta Univ Ups, Comprehensive Summaries of Uppsala Dissertations from the Faculty of Science 82 Doctoral Dissertation.

Papers and reports

Engineering and Physics Education Research

Manuscripts

• Bernhard, J. Critical conditions for insightful learning in the laboratory: examining instructions as expression for the ‘intended object of learning’.
• Bernhard, J. Artifacts for making sense in the laboratory: Some perspectives inspired by philosophy of technology and theories of mediated action. Manuscript presented at seminar Febr 6, 2008. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. Does interactive learning environments in physics promote diversity or marginalise students? Draft (pdf)

2016

• Carstensen, A.-K., and Bernhard, J. (2016). Make links –Overcoming the threshold and entering the portal of understanding. In R. Land, E. Meyer and M. Flanagan (Eds.), Threshold Concepts in Practice (pp. 209-220). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. Preprint (pdf)
• Edström, K., Kolmos, A., Malmi, L., Bernhard, J., and Andersson, P. (2016). A bottom-up strategy for establishment of EER in three Nordic countries – the role of networks. European Journal of Engineering Education, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2016.1190956
• Holmberg, M., and Bernhard, J. (2016). University teachers’ perspectives on the role of the Laplace transform in engineering. European Journal of Engineering Education, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2016.1190957 Preprint (pdf)
• Bernhard, J., Edström, K., and Kolmos, E. (2016). Learning through design-implement experiences – a literature review. Work-in-progress paper presented at the 12th CDIO-conference, Turku. Paper (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K., and Bernhard, J. (2016). Design Science Research- An engineering research approach that may inform as well engineering education as engineering education research. Paper presented at the 12th CDIO-conference, Turku. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. (2016) Making mechanics visible and learnable through technology and variation: An analysis of engineering students’ practical achievement of understanding in labwork. Paper to be presented at the EARLI SIG9-conference, Gothenburg.
• Bernhard, J., and Baillie, C. (in press). Standards for quality of research in engineering education. International Journal of Engineering Education Preprint (pdf)

2015

• Bernhard, J. (2015). Engineering education research as engineering research. Chapter 19 in Hyldgaard Christensen, S., Didier, C., Jamison, A., Meganck, M., Mitcham, C., & Newberry, B. (eds). International perspectives on engineering education: Engineering education and practice in context, volume 1 (pp. 393-414). Cham: Springer International. Preprint (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K., and Bernhard, J. (2015). Design Science Research – an engineering research approach to improve methods for engineering education research Paper to be presented at the Research in Engineering Education Symposium, Dublin. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J., and Carstensen, A.-K. (2015). Analysing and modelling engineering students’ learning in the laboratory: a comparison of two methodologies. Paper to be presented at the Research in Engineering Education Symposium, Dublin. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. (2015). A tool to see with or just something to manipulate? – Investigating engineering students’ use of oscilloscopes in the laboratory. Paper to be presented at SEFI annual Conference, Orléans. Paper (pdf)
• Berglund, A., and Bernhard, J. (2015). Co-creation beyond the expected: Generating new knowledge through collaborative learning. Paper to be presented at SEFI annual Conference, Orléans.

2014

• Carstensen, A.-K., and Bernhard, J. (2014). Interactive lectures – linking theory to practice – helping students pass the threshold when learning two-terminal equivalents in electrical engineering education Paper presented at 5th Biennial Threshold Concept Conference, Durham.
• Bernhard, J. (2014). Tools to see with: Investigating the role of experimental technologies for student learning in the laboratory Paper presented at SEFI annual Conference, Birmingham. Paper (pdf)
• Berglund, A., Ritzén, S., and Bernhard, J. (2014). Reforming engineering education – A feasibility analysis of models for innovation. Paper presented at SEFI annual Conference, Birmingham. Paper (pdf)

2013

• Bernhard, J. (2013). Is Engineering Education Research Engineering? Paper presented at SEFI annual conference, Leuven. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., and Holmberg, M. (2013). Phase as a key concept in physics and electrical engineering. Paper presented at SEFI annual conference, Leuven. Paper (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K., and Bernhard, J. (2013). To learn a complex concept is to keep more than one concept in focal awareness simultaneously- an example from electrical engineering. Paper presented at SEFI annual conference, Leuven.
• Bernhard, J. (2013). What matters? Learning in the laboratory as a material-discursive-practice. Paper presented as part of invited symposium Understanding educational practice through attending aspects of teaching, learning and materiality at EARLI, Munich. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J., and Baillie, C. (2013). Standards for quality of research in engineering education. Paper presented at REES, Kuala Lumpur. Paper (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K., and Bernhard, J. (2013). Make links – Learning complex concepts in engineering education. Paper presented at REES, Kuala Lumpur.
• Bernhard, J. (2013). Critical aspects for student learning in the physics laboratory: The role of instrumental technologies. Paper presented at Nordic Physics Days, Lund.

2012

• Bernhard, J. (2012). Material-discursive-practice and historical epistemology in physics: Time as an example of the dialectic relationship between concepts and artefacts. Paper presented at Nord-HPS&ST 2, Helsinki.
• Bernhard, J., and Baillie, C. (2012). Standards for quality of research in engineering education: A prolegomenon. Paper presented at SEFI annual conference, Thessanoliki.
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., and Holmberg, M. (2012). Beyond simplistic conceptual change: Learning electric circuit theory as the ”learning of a complex
  concept”. Paper presented at the World Conference of Physics Education, Istanbul.
• Bernhard, J. (2012). Learning in the physics laboratory as a material discursive practice. Paper presented at the World Conference of Physics Education, Istanbul.
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., & Holmberg, M. (2012). Understanding phase as an entrance to the portal of understanding in physics and electrical engineering. Paper presented at the Threshold Concepts Conference, Dublin.
• Carstensen, A.-K., & Bernhard, J. (2012). Make links - Overcoming the Threshold and Entering the Portal of Understanding. Paper presented at the Threshold Concept Conference, Dublin.
• Bernhard, J. Learning through artifacts in engineering education. Preprint (pdf) In, N. M. Seel (Ed.). (2012). Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, (pp. 1983-1986). Springer.

2011

• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., & Holmberg, M. (2011) Analytical tools in engineering education research - The model of learning a complex concept, threshold concepts and key concepts in understanding of and designing for student learning. Paper (pdf) to be presented at REES 2011, Madrid.
• Bernhard, J. (2011). Learning in the laboratory through technology and variation: A microanalysis of instructions and engineering students? practical achievement. Paper (pdf) to be presented at SEFI/WEE 2011, Lissabon.
• Bernhard, J. (2011). Investigating student learning in two active learning labs - Not all “active” learning laboratories result in conceptual understanding. Paper (pdf) presented at ASEE 2011, Vancouver.
• Bernhard, J. (2011). Is the same science studied or not? A study of learning in a physics lab as a material-discursive practice. Paper presented at NFSUN 2011, Linköping.
• Borrego, M., & Bernhard, J. (2011) The Emergence of Engineering Education Research as a Globally Connected Field of Inquiry. Invited paper published in the centennial issue of Journal of Engineering Education, 100(1), 14-47.

2010

• Bernhard, J. (2010). Insightful learning in the laboratory: Some experiences from ten years of designing and using conceptual labs. European Journal of Engineering Education, 35(3), 271-287. Preprint (pdf) DOI: 10.1080/03043791003739759
• Bernhard, J. (2010). Etablering av ingenjörsvetenskapens didaktik som ett internationellt forskningsfält – spänningar och möjligheter när forskningstraditioner möts. Paper presented at Rikskonferensen i ämnesdidaktik 2010, Linköping.
• Bernhard, J. (2010). The same physics studied or not? A study of the role of technology and the ‘enacted’ and the ‘lived’ ‘object of learning’ in three different lab setups. Nätverket för fenomenografi och variationsteori, Göteborg.
• Bernhard, J. (2010). Improving engineering students’ learning through the use of a variation approach: Examples from a research- based learning environment in mechanics. In Myller, E. (Ed.). ReflekTori 2010, pp. 46-56. Espoo: Dipoli-Reports.
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., & Holmberg, M. (2010). Investigating engineering students‘ learning – learning as the learning of a complex concept. Paper (pdf) presented at the IGIP-SEFI 2010, Trnava.
• Carstensen, A.-K. and Bernhard, J. (2010). How key concepts can make students cope with liminality. Paper presented at the 3rd Biennial Threshold Concepts Symposium, Sydney.

2009

• Baillie, C. and Bernhard, J. (Eds.) (2009). Special issue on Educational Research Impacting Engineering Education. European Journal of Engineering Education, 34(4). Cover (pdf)
• Baillie, C., & Bernhard, J. (2009). Educational Research Impacting Engineering Education (editorial). European Journal of Engineering Education, 34(4), pp. 291-294. Doi 10.1080/03043790902987311 Preprint (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K., & Bernhard, J. (2009). Student learning in an electric circuit theory course: Critical aspects and task design. European Journal of Engineering Education, 34(4), pp. 389-404. Doi 10.1080/03043790902990315 Preprint (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. (2009). Learning through artifacts in engineering education: Some perspectives from the philosophy of technology and engineering science. Paper presented at SEFI 37th annual conference, July 1-4 2009, Rotterdam. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., & Holmberg, M. (2009). Investigating the model ‘learning of a complex concept’: The process of learning in a course in electric circuits. Paper presented at PTEE 2009, September 10-12 2009, Wroclaw. Paper (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K. & Bernhard, J. (2009). Finding keys to open up for learning – Using the model of “learning a complex concept” in analysis of critical aspects for learning. Paper presented at first Swedish Research Link Symposium on Variation Theory and Learning Study, HongKong.

2008

• Carstensen, A.-K., & Bernhard, J. (2008). Threshold Concepts and Keys to the Portal of Understanding: Some examples from Electrical Engineering. In R. Land, E. Meyer & J. Smith (Eds.), Threshold Concepts within the Disciplines (pp. 143-154). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers. Preprint of draft (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. (2008). Humans, intentionality, experience and tools for learning: Some contributions from post-cognitive theories to the use of technology in physics education. AIP Conference Proceedings, 951(1), 45-48. Draft (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. (2008). Designing for insightful learning in mechanics through labwork. Paper presented at the REES 2008, Davos.
• Bernhard, J. (2008). Conceptual labs as an arena for learning: Experiences from a decennium of design and implementation Paper to be presented at SEFI 2008, Aalborg, July 2-5, 2008. Paper (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K. and Bernhard, J. (2008). Keys to learning in specific subject areas of engineering education: An example from electrical engineering Paper to be presented at SEFI 2008, Aalborg, July 2-5, 2008.
• Holmberg, M. and Bernhard, J. (2008). The duality of complex concepts in engineering education: The example of the Laplace transform. Paper to be presented at the conference Threshold Concepts: from theory to practice, Kingston, Canada, June 18-20, 2008, Abstract (pdf)
• Carstensen, A.-K. and Bernhard, J. (2008). Opening up the portal of understanding: Variation theory, key concepts, threshold concepts and critical factors for learning. Paper to be presented at the conference Threshold Concepts: from theory to practice, Kingston, Canada, June 18-20, 2008, Abstract (pdf)
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., and Holmberg, M. (2008). Historical epistemology, symbolic tools and threshold concepts. Paper to be presented at the conference Threshold Concepts: from theory to practice, Kingston, Canada, June 18-20, 2008, Abstract (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. (2008). The realisation and non-realisation of disciplinary perception: Instrumental realism and variation in physics labs. Paper presented at the EARLI SIG9-conference.
• Carstensen, A.-K., & Bernhard, J. (2008). Finding keys to open up for learning – Combining Variation Theory and Threshold Concepts in order to open up learning spaces. Paper presented at the EARLI SIG9-conference, Kristianstad.
• Holmberg, M., and Bernhard., J. (2008). University teachers' perspectives about difficulties for engineering students to understand the Laplace transform. Paper to be presented at Mathematical Education of Engineers, Loughborough, April 6-9, 2008. Abstract (pdf)
• Bernhard., J. (2008). Artifacts for making sense in the laboratory: Some perspectives inspired by philosophy of technology and theories of mediated action. Manuscript presented at seminar Febr 6, 2008. Paper (pdf)

2007

• Bernhard, J. (2007) Perspectives on use of artifacts in education: Some contributions from philosophy of technology and engineering science. Paper presented at WPE 2007: Workshop on Philosophy & Engineering, October 29-31, 2007, Delft.
• Bernhard, J., Lindwall, O., Engkvist, J., Zhu, X., and Degerman, M. (2007) Making physics visible and learnable through interactive lecture demonstrations. Paper presented at PTEE2007, October 25-26, 2007, Delft.
• Bernhard, J., Lindwall, O., Engkvist, J., Degerman, M, and Zhu, X. (2007) Helping students to make sense of formal physics through interactive lecture demonstrations: Final report from the Council for Renewal of Higher Education project 090/G03
• Carstensen, A.-K. and Bernhard, J. (2007) Potentials for learning or Problems in students understanding. Paper to be presented at EARLI2007, Budapest. Poster (pdf).
• Bernhard, J. (2007) Humans, intentionality, experience and tools for learning: Some contributions from post-cognitive theories to the use of technology in physics education. Paper presented at PERC2007, Greensboro, NC, Aug 1-2, 2007. Poster (pdf).
• Bernhard, J. (2007) The dialectic relationship between concepts and artefacts - illustrated by the idea of time. Poster presented at the AAPT Summer Meeting, July 28 - Aug 1, 2007, Greensboro, NC. Poster (pdf).
• Bernhard, J. (2007) Perspectives on use of technology in physics education. Poster presented at the AAPT Summer Meeting, July 28 - Aug 1, 2007, Greensboro, NC. Poster (pdf).
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K., and Holmberg, M. (2007) Ohm's law as a complex concept in electric circuit theory. Poster presented at the AAPT Summer Meeting, July 28 - Aug 1, 2007, Greensboro, NC. Poster (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. and Carstensen, A.-K. (2007) Critical aspects for learning in an electric circuit theory course. Poster presented at the AAPT Summer Meeting, July 28 - Aug 1, 2007, Greensboro, NC. Poster (pdf).
• Bernhard, J. (2007) Experientially based physics instruction: A symbiosis between American and European thinking. Invited presentation at the AAPT Summer Meeting, July 28 - Aug 1, 2007, Greensboro, NC.
• Zhu, X., and Bernhard, J. (2007) Making the process of real demonstration become a process of discovery. Poster presented at the AAPT Summer Meeting, July 28 - Aug 1, 2007, Greensboro, NC.
• Bernhard, J. (2007) Thinking and learning through technology: Mediating tools and insights from philosophy of technology applied to science and engineering education Published in the Pantaneto Forum, issue 27.
• Bernhard, J. (2007) Thinking and learning through technology in science and engineering education: Some perspectives inspired by philosophy of technology. Seminar paper.
• Degerman, M., Tibell, L. and Bernhard, J. (2007) University Teachers View about Learning Metabolism - What are the core knowledge and which are the Students' Difficulties? Paper to be presented at ESERA2007.
• Zhu, X., Liao, B. and Bernhard, J. (2007) Perspectives on the use of Computer Technology in College Physics Education in China. Paper to be presented at ESERA2007.
• Bernhard, J. and Carstensen, A.-K. (2007) Modelling and learning a complex concept - an exploration in light of some examples from electric circuit theory. Paper to be presented at ESERA2007.
• Carstensen, A.-K. and Bernhard, J. (2007) Critical aspects for learning in an electric circuit theory course - an example of applying learning theory and design-based educational research in developing engineering education. Distributed journal proceedings from the International Conference on Research in Engineering Education, published in the October 2007 special issue of the Journal of Engineering Education, 96(4). Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A.-K. and Holmberg, M. (2007) Design-based educational research and development of engineering education - an example from a course in electrical engineering Invited paper presented at ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, October 1-4, 2007, Istanbul. Paper (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. (2007) Thinking and learning through technology - Mediating tools in engineering education Paper (revised version) accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Thinking, Norrköping, June 17-21, 2007.

2006

• Bernhard, J. (2006) Perspectives on use of artifacts in engineering education - Applying insights from philosophy of technology and theories of mediated action Paper presented at CeTUSS, December 4-6, 2006, Uppsala.
• Zhu, X. and Bernhard, J. (2006) Improvement of College Physics Education Using Computer Technology in China Paper presented at CeTUSS, December 4-6, 2006, Uppsala.
• Carstensen, A.-K., Holmberg, M., and Bernhard, J. (2006) Threshold Concepts and Key Concepts in Electrical Engineering Education Paper presented at CeTUSS, December 4-6, 2006, Uppsala.
• Bernhard, J. (2006) Developing and studying conceptual labs ­ experiences from a decennium of design and implementation Paper presented at ESERA Summer School, July 15-22, 2006, Braga, Portugal.
• González Sampayo, M. and Bernhard, J. (2006) Fostering skill and knowledge in engineering education - a model. Paper presented at SEFI2006.
• Carstensen, A.-K. and Bernhard, J. (2006) Critical aspects for learning - making links between the object/event world and the theory/model world explicit in labwork. Paper presented at SEFI2006.
• Bernhard, J. (2006) Conceptual labs - experiences from a decennium of design and implementation. Paper presented at EARLI CCSIG, Bridging the gap between mental models and situated cognition?, Stockholm (Saltsjöbaden).
• Bernhard, J. (2006) The concept of time and its evolution over time - an example of the dialectic relationship between concepts and artefacts. Paper presented at EARLI CCSIG, Bridging the gap between mental models and situated cognition?, Stockholm (Saltsjöbaden).
• Schenker, K., and Bernhard, J. (2006) Digital tools in higher education ­ increasing the learning opportunities for a diverse student body or? Paper presented at NERA/NFPF06 in the symposium Interactions in and discourses about diversity in educational settings in the new millennium I (Chair: Bagga-Gupta, S. Discussant: Liberg, C.)
• Bernhard, J. and Schenker, K. (2006) Interactive learning environments in physics - promoting diversity or marginalising students? Paper presented at NERA/NFPF06 in the symposium Interactions in and discourses about diversity in educational settings in the new millennium III (Chair: Bagga-Gupta, S. Discussant: Säljö, R.)

2005

• Lindwall, O., Engkvist, J., Bernhard, J., Lindström, B. and Lymer, G. (2005) The use of technology in physics education: Making mechanics visible and learnable. Paper presented at CSCL SIG meeting.
• Carstensen, A-K., Degerman, M., González Sampayo, M. and Bernhard, J. (2005) Interaction in Labwork - linking the object/event world to the theory/model world. Symposium arranged at ESERA2005.
• Carstensen, A-K., Degerman, M. and Bernhard, J. (2005) A theoretical approach to the learning of complex concepts. Paper presented at ESERA2005.
• Bernhard. J., Carstensen, A-K. and González Sampayo, M. (2005) Connecting the theory/model world to the real/event world - The example integrated lab- and problemsolving sessions in electric circuit theory. Paper presented at ESERA2005.
• Degerman, M., Rundgren, C-J. and Bernhard, J. (2005) The importance of using visualizations as an interactive tool in science education. Paper presented at ESERA2005.
• Lindvall, O., Lymer, G., Degerman, M., Lindström, B. and Bernhard, J. (2005) Microcomputer based laboratories and interactive lecture demonstrations - characterising the differences that makes a difference. Paper presented at ESERA2005.
• González Sampayo, M., Carstensen, A-K., Castells, M. and Bernhard, J. (2005) Approaches to find difficulties in solving electric circuit problems; the case of learning to link the Laplace transform, the theoretical model, to the real world in engineering education. Paper presented at ESERA2005.
• Bernhard, J. and Carstensen, A-K. (2005) Designing conceptual labs. Workshop arranged at PTEE2005.
• Carstensen, A-K, Degerman, M., González Sampayo, M. and Bernhard, J. Labwork interaction - linking the object/event world to the theory/model world. Paper presented at PTEE2005.
• González Sampayo, M., Carstensen, A-K. and Bernhard J. (2005) Engineering students difficulties solving electric circuit problems. Paper to be presented at PTEE2005.
• Bernhard, J., Carstensen, A-K. and Lindwall, O. (2005) Highly structured open inquiry labs. Paper to be presented at EARLI2005.
• Schenker, K. and Bernhard, J. (2005) Accessible higher education for all; instruction and mediating tools for learning. Paper to be presented at EARLI2005.
• Carstensen, A-K. and Bernhard, J. (2005) Critical aspects for learning electric circuits. Paper to be presented at EARLI2005.
• Lindwall, O., Lymer, G., Lindström, B. and Bernhard, J. (2005) Approaching interactive engagement tasks: grounds for relevance and irrelevance in a computer-based mechanics lab. Paper accepted for presentation at COSIL2005.
• Bernhard, J. (2005) Experientially based physics instruction - using hands on experiments and computers Final report of project 167/96, Council for Renewal of Higher Education. Report (pdf)
• Bernhard, J. and Carstensen, A-K. (2005) Activity based education in electricity and circuit theory. Final report of project 035/99, Council for Renewal of Higher Education.

2004

• Carstensen, A-K and Bernhard, J. (2004) Laplace transforms - too difficult to teach learn and apply, or just matter of how to do it. Paper presented at EARLI sig#9 Conference Gothenburg 2004
• Carstensen, A.-K., & Bernhard, J. (2004) Hur ska vi se på högskoledidaktiken? Paper presented at the conference Ämnesdidaktik i forskning och forskarutbildningar, Gothenburg,

2003

• Carstensen, A-K., & Bernhard, J. (2003) What questions are raised during lab-work? ESERA2003, Nordwijkerhout.
• Sundlöf, A., Carstensen, A-K., Tibell, L., & Bernhard, J. (2003) Real models in modelled reality: epistemic confusion when communicating science? ESERA2003, Nordwijkerhout.
• Bernhard, J. & Lindwall, O. (2003) Approaching Discovery Learning ESERA2003, Nordwijkerhout.
• Lindwall, O. and Bernhard, J. (2003) Approaching interactive-engagement tasks. Paper presented at the EARLI, Padova, Italy.
• Bernhard, J. (2003) Physics learning and microcomputer based laboratory (MBL): learning effects of using MBL as a technological and as a cognitive tool. Preprint (pdf) In D. Psillos, P. Kariotoglou, V. Tselfes, G. Fassoulopoulos, E. Hatzikraniotis & M. Kallery (Eds.), Science education research in the knowledge based society (pp. 313-321). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Press.

2002

• Carstensen A-K and Bernhard J. (2002) Bode Plots not only a tool of engineers, but also a key to facilitate students learning in electrical and control engineering Paper presented at PTEE2002, Leuven.
• Bernhard J and Carstensen A-K. (2002) Learning and teaching electrical circuit theory. Paper presented at PTEE2002, Leuven.
• Enghag, M., and Bernhard, J. (2002) Miniprojects in physics give the students initiative and ownership to their learning. Paper presented at GIREP2002, Lund.
• Bernhard, J., Lindwall, O., and Ivarsson, J. (2002) Modern technology in lab: A comparative study of two different computer based learning environments. Paper presented at GIREP2002, Lund.
• Lindwall O, Lindström B och Bernhard J. (2002) Lärandets konkreta villkor: Datoranvändning i skolans fysiklaborationer p 119 - 142 i Säljö, R. & Linderoth, J. (Red.). (2002). Utm@ningar och efrestelser. IT och skolans lärkulturer. Stockholm: Prisma.

2001

• Hamne P and Bernhard J. (2001) Educating pre-service teachers using hands-on and microcomputer based labs as tools for concept substitution. In R. Pinto and S. Surinach (eds) "Physics Teacher Education Beyond 2000", p 663 - 666 (Elsevier, Paris, 2001).
• Bernhard J. (2001) Does active engagement curricula give long-lived conceptual understanding? In R. Pinto and S. Surinach (eds) "Physics Teacher Education Beyond 2000", p 749 - 752 (Elsevier, Paris, 2001).
  Bernhard J. Physics Learning and Microcomputer Based Laboratory (MBL) - Learning effects of using MBL as a technological and as a cognitive tool. Proceedings of ESERA2001, Science Education Research in the Knowledge Based Society, Thessanoliki, 21 - 25 August, 2001.
• Bernhard J, Can a combination of hands-on experiments and computers facilitate better learning in mechanics? Published in CAL-laborate.

2000

• Bernhard J, Datorstöd i undervisningen - ett tekniskt eller ett kognitivt verktyg? (in Swedish). Paper presented at the fourth University Education day (CUP-dagen, 4:e universitetspedagogiska konferensen), Linköping University, November 16, 2000.
• Hamne P and Bernhard J, Educating pre-service teachers using hands-on and microcomputer based labs as tools for concept substitution. Paper accepted for publication in the proceedings of GIREP2000 "Physics Teacher Education Beyond 2000" in Barcelona 27 August - 1 September 2000.
• Bernhard J, Does active engagement curricula give long-lived conceptual understanding? Paper accepted for publication in the proceedings ofGIREP2000 "Physics Teacher Education Beyond 2000" in Barcelona 27 August - 1 September 2000.
• Bernhard J, Teaching engineering mechanics courses using active engagement methods. Proceedings of PTEE2000 "Physics Teaching in Engineering Education", Budapest 13 - 17 June 2000.
• Bernhard J, Improving engineering physics teaching - learning from physics education research. Proceedings of PTEE2000 "Physics Teaching in Engineering Education", Budapest 13 - 17 June 2000.
• Bernhard J, Kan laborationer med hands-on och datorstöd ge bättre lärande i fysik? (Can Microcomputer Based Laboratories combined with hands-on experiments be used to promote student learning?) Paper be presented at the conference "Kvalitet2000" in Eskilstuna, Sweden, January, 2000.

1999

• Bernhard J, Using Hands-on and Microcomputer based Laboratories to promote conceptual change in Physics Paper be presented at the third University Education day ("CUP-dagen, 3:e universitetspedagogiska konferensen), Linköping University, November 11, 1999.
• Bernhard J, Activity Based Physics Education - Some examples of innovative approaches at some universities and colleges in USA Paper presented at the third University Education day ("CUP-dagen, 3:e universitetspedagogiska konferensen), Linköping University, November 11, 1999.
• Bernhard J. Using Microcomputer based Laboratories to promote conceptual change in Mechanics among Preservice Teachers and Engineering Students To be published.
• Bernhard J. How Longlived is Post-Course Understanding of Mechanics Concepts?
• Bernhard K and Bernhard J, Mechanics in a Wheel-chair  Published in the Physics Teacher (December 1999)
• Bernhard J, Preconceptions in Mechanics among Engineering Freshman at Högskolan Dalarna.
• Bernhard K and Bernhard J, Science for all. Published in K Nielsen and A C Paulsen (Eds), Practical Work in Science Education, Royal Danish School of Educational Studies, Copenhagen 1999.
• Carlsson H, Igglund R and Bernhard J, Implementing computer based labwork in physics. Published in K Nielsen and A C Paulsen (Eds), Practical Work in Science Education, Royal Danish School of Educational Studies, Copenhagen 1999.

1998

• Bernhard J. (1998). Using Microcomputer Based Active Engagement Laboratories in Physics courses for Engineering Students. Proceedings of EMEPE´ 98 (SEFI WG on Physics and Engineering Education, 4:th International Seminar, Experiments and Measurements in Engineering Physics Education, 15-17 October 1998, Brno, Czech Republic).
• Bernhard J, Hands-on Experiments in Advanced Mechanics Courses. Proceedings of the International Conference Hands-on Experiments in Physics Education, Duisburg, Germany, 23-28 August, 1998, 175-178.
• Bernhard J Swedish translation of Force and Motion Conceptual Evaluation (FMCE), 1998.

1997

• Bernhard J, Rationale for change in Physics Teaching - Some findings of Physics Education research. This is an excerpt from an project application (1997).
• Bernhard J, The coupled harmonic oscillator - A lab using MBL-tools for an upper-level mechanics course. Paper presented at the 1997 Summer Seminar Teaching Introductory Physics Using Interactive Teaching Methods and Computers. Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, USA, June 15 - 27, 1997.
• Bernhard J. Interactive lecture demonstrations using MBL-equipment. Paper presented at First European Conference on Physics Teaching in Engineering Education (PTEE97) Engineering College of Copenhagen (IKT), Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-6 June 1997.
• Bernhard J. Experientially based Physics Instruction using hands on Experiments and Computers. Paper presented at First European Conference on Physics Teaching in Engineering Education (PTEE97) Engineering College of Copenhagen (IKT), Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-6 June 1997.
• Bernhard J. Swedish translation of Force Concept Inventory (FCI), 1997.

Solid State Physics and Solid State Chemistry

• Shishido T, Higashi I, Kitazawa H, Bernhard J, Takei H and Fukuda H, Growth of Erbium Rhodium Boride Crystals from Molten Copper Flux Jpn J Appl Phys, JJAP Series 10 (1994) 142-143
• Harris P, Lebech B, Bernhard J, Higashi I, Shishido T, Fukuda T and Takei. H Crystal and Magnetic Structure of ErRh₃B₂ studied by Neutron Diffraction Jpn J Appl Phys, JJAP Series 10 (1994) p 146-147
• Bernhard J, Magnetic properties of ErRh₃B₂ and of some related Rare Earth Transition Metal Borides Jpn J Appl Phys, JJAP Series 10 (1994) p 148-151
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