2012/11/30 by Sze Yee Lye, Loo Kang Wee, Lye, Sze Yee +1
Physics and Astronomy · #Computational Physics (physics.comp-ph) #FOS: Physical sciences #Physics Education (physics.ed-ph) #physics.comp-ph #physics.ed-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1211.7153
Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Computers in Education. Singapore: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education
arxiv created 2012/11/30 · arxiv updated 2012/12/03
With the interactivity and multiple representation features, computer simulations lend itself to the guided inquiry learning. However, these simulations are usually designed for post-elementary students. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate how the use of guided inquiry approach with customized energy simulation can improve students' understanding of this topic. In this ongoing research, the case study is adopted. In the first phase of the study, we have modified open source energy simulation based on principles for reducing extraneous processing, existing energy simulation and guided inquiry approach. The modified simulation is sent to teachers for evaluation and the feedback is encouraging. In the next phase of the study, the guided inquiry lesson package involving the energy simulation would be designed and deployed in an elementary classroom. Multiple data sources would be collected to seek a deeper understanding on how this learning package can possibly impact students' understanding of the physics concepts.