scholarly journals A Simple Approach to Teach Newton’s Third Law

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Mansyur ◽  
S. N. Kaharu ◽  
J. Holdsworth
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
First Year ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Basic Physics ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Third Law ◽  
Five Phases

The results of previous researches indicated that there were problems with the mental model and students’ conceptual understanding of the action-reaction law (Newton’s third law, NTL). This research aimed to reveal the effect of a simple approach in teaching NTL. The research was conducted in the first-year of pre-service physics teachers at the Physics Education Department of Tadulako University. Research designs for three consecutive years were (1) one-group, pre-test, and post-test design, (2) a static group comparison (pre-test for the experimental group), and (3) a quasi-experimental. The approach used was an interactive demonstration that consisted of five phases, i.e: eliciting an intuitive argument, demonstrating a continuous force: pulling, demonstrating a continuous force: pushing, demonstrating impulsive force: collisions, and refining the concept with Elby’s pair. Data were collected using a multiple-choice test developed in previous research. The results of the data analyses showed that the approach could improve students’ understanding of the action-reaction law, supporting conceptual change by exhibiting N-gain in the moderate and high categories. The instructional design can be considered for implementation in learning in high schools, lecture on pre-service physics teachers and basic physics lecture, in general..

scholarly journals Implementasi Research Based Learning (RBL) pada Mata Kuliah IPA Terpadu di Pro-gram Studi Pendidikan Fisika

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Fanny Rahmatina Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

To help realize UNP's vision towards a research-based university, awareness of Educators is needed to be active in providing innovation in classroom learning such as transforming conventional learning into research-based learning. This aim of this study was to analyze the implementation of research-based learning in Integrated Science courses Class VII in an effort to improve the ability to think critically and creatively. The study used the Quasi Experimental Research method with the design of the Pretest-posttest Control Group Design. The study was conducted in two sample classes obtained from cluster random sampling techniques by providing research-based learning treatment to the experimental class and ordinary learning to the control class. The research data was pre-test and post-test instrument, student response questionnaire and observation sheet during the learning process. With the implementation of research-based learning, the ability to think critically and creatively students of Physics Education FMIPA UNP was expected to be able to increase.

scholarly journals Effect of simulations enhanced with conceptual change texts on university students’ understanding of chemical equilibrium

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haluk Özmen ◽  
Akbar Naseriazar
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Conceptual Change ◽  
Chemical Equilibrium ◽  
Control Group ◽  
First Year ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Conceptual Change Texts ◽  
First Year University ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of computer simulations enhanced with conceptual change texts (CS-CCT) on first year university students? understanding of chemical equilibrium. A quasi-experimental design and one control group (CG, N = 60) as well as one experimental group (EG, N = 65) were used in the study. While students in CG were taught with traditional methods based on textbooks and blackboard, the EG studied the same unit with CS-CCT. The chemical equilibrium concept test (CECT) was administered as pre-test, post-test and delayed test to collect data. The results indicated that the students? scores in the EG were significantly higher than those in the CG in both post-test and delayed test. It was concluded that CS-CCT may become a more effective way for students to picture in their minds chemical equilibrium and improve their alternative interpretations. Also, such a combination is useful for students to enhance their conceptual understanding.

scholarly journals The Impact of Environmental Based Physics Learning on Students' Concept Mastery and Ecopreneurship Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Titin Sunarti ◽  
Eko Hariyono ◽  
Woro Setyarsih ◽  
Binar Kurnia Prahani ◽  
S. Suyidno
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
Physics Courses ◽  
Basic Physics ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Impact

Strengthening ecopreneurship plays an important role in preparing students for success in the life and career of students, but this skill is not well trained in learning physics. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of environment-based physics learning on students' mastery of concepts and ecopreneurship. This research is a quasi experimental research with one group pretest and posttest design. The research subjects were 29 students of the physics education study program, Surabaya State University, Indonesia, who programmed basic physics courses. The data collection technique used a conceptual mastery test instrument and ecopreneurship. The data analysis technique used the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Paired t-test, Wilcoxon test, and N-Gain. The results showed a significant increase in students' mastery of concepts and ecopreneurship at α = 5%, with mean N-gain of 0.63 and 0.60, respectively, within the moderate criteria. Thus, environment-based physics learning has a significant impact on increasing student mastery of concepts and ecopreneurship.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF MICROTEACHING MULTIPLE-REPRESENTATION PHYSICS LESSON STUDY ON PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ CRITICAL THINKING

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 692-707
Author(s):  
Billy A. Danday ◽  
Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
Multiple Representation ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Field Notes

A research on the effects of the microteaching Multiple-Representation Lesson Study (MRLS) on pre-service Physics teachers’ critical thinking was conducted using a pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental design. Eighteen fourth year Bachelor of Secondary Education-Physical Science majors participated in the research. The experimental group employed the microteaching MRLS while the control group implemented the Traditional Instructional Planning Approach (TIPA). Data were gathered from multiple sources such as researcher-made written tests, interviews, diaries, and field notes. The Mann-Whitney U test was utilized to ascertain statistical difference between the experimental and the control group. Results revealed significant differences in the scores between the two groups in the overall critical thinking and on its sub-domains. Findings indicate beneficial effects of the microteaching MRLS in developing pre-service teachers’ critical thinking. Keywords: critical thinking, lesson study, multiple representations, physics education, pre-service teachers, science education.

scholarly journals Preservice Physics Teachers’ Development of Physics Identities: the Role of Multiple Representations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuril Munfaridah ◽  
Lucy Avraamidou ◽  
Martin Goedhart
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Multiple Representations ◽  
Instructional Approach ◽  
Multiple Representation ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Physics Courses ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Based Instruction

AbstractIdentity-based research in physics education has been receiving increased attention in the past few years given the potential of identity in producing novel insights into the ways’ students engage in physics. In this study, we examined the development of preservice physics teachers’ physics identity through a specific instructional practice: a specially designed course incorporating the use of the multiple representations. Although specific programs and instructional practices have been found to influence the development of physics identity, there is no clear evidence about the kinds of instructional practices that might support its development. To examine the influence of multiple representations on each component of physics identity, we designed and implemented a physics course that used a multiple representation (MR)-based instructional approach with a group of 61 preservice physics teachers at a public university in Indonesia. Data were collected with a pre- and post-questionnaire on physics identity, a conceptual understanding test, and a post-test that examined differences between identity components before and after the course, conceptual understandings, as well as the participants’ views about the use of the MR-based instructional approach. The findings revealed a significant improvement of two components of physics identity, namely, competence and interest, and point to the potential of MR-based instruction in physics courses.

scholarly journals Use of Comic-based Learning Module in Physics in Enhancing Students’ Achievement and Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Jeah May O. Badeo ◽  
◽  
Bee Ching U. Ong Kian Koc ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study investigated the effect of using a comic-based learning module in Physics as a learning tool on students’ conceptual understanding and motivation. A mixed method approach using a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test design was used in this study. An adapted 50-multiple choice test items and the physics version of the “Science Motivation Questionnaire-II’ (SMQ-II) were used to measure changes of students” conceptual understanding and motivation respectively. Two intact classes of 68 Grade 8 students in a public school in Cavite, the Philippines participated in this study with corresponding parental consent. Quantitative data were analyzed using Paired-Sample t-test and qualitative data were gathered from students’ interviews. After the integration of the comic-based learning module for 4 weeks, results showed that it provided significant increase on students’ conceptual understanding in Physics. Meanwhile, the four components of students’ motivation such as intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, self-determination, and grade motivation showed significant increase. Finally, students’ learning experience on the use of the module as revealed on focus group discussion showed that the module helped them to understand better the Physics topics being discussed and to become more motivated to learn Physics. Future studies would have to consider the appropriateness and suitability of comic-based learning module in other subject areas and grade levels.

The Effect of Using EDRAAK Educational Platform on the Academic Achievement among Tenth Grade Students and Their Attitudes Towards it: أثر استخدام منصة إدراك التعليمية على التحصيل الدراسي في مادة الرياضيات لدى طلبة الصف العاشر الأساسي واتجاهاتهم نحوها

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (48) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Falah Al-Shugairat, Mohammad Salameh Al-Rsaaie
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to identify the Effect of Using EDRAAK Educational Platform on the Academic Achievement among the Tenth Graders and Their Attitudes towards It, the sample of the study consisted of (50) students from the tenth grade in the Petra District Education Directorate, who were randomly divided into two groups (experimental and control). The researchers used the quasi-experimental approach, and the study tools consisted of a multiple-choice test of (20) items to measure student achievement, and an attitudes scale consisting of (24) items, and the results of the study showed There were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤0.05) for teaching using EDRAAK platform on the achievement of tenth grade students in basic mathematics, where the value of t = 3.616 and by looking at the average achievement of the members of the two study groups (experimental and control) on the post-test we find that the difference is due to the average achievement of the experimental group students, which reached (10.64), while the average achievement of the control group on the post-test was (7.24). The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences at the significance level (α≤0.05) for teaching using EDRAAK educational platform on the attitudes of the tenth grade basic students towards mathematics, where the value of t = 2.42, and by looking at the average trends of the members of the two study groups (experimental and control) on the post-test (attitudes), we find that the differences between the averages of students attitudes on the post-test are in the interest of the group’s students the experimental group reached (2.89), while the average attitudes of the control group students reached (2.68). The researchers recommend the necessity of adopting educational platforms as an integral part of the education process in the schools of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

scholarly journals Effect of Physics Education Technology (PhET) Simulations: Evidence from STEM Students’ Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Ananias N Yunzal, Jr. ◽  
Leomarich F Casinillo
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Type ◽  
Stem Students ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to find out if Physics Education Technology (PhET) simulations can improve the performance of the Baybay City Senior High School STEM students on the selected topic in physics, that is, electrodynamics. This study utilized a quasi-experimental type where pre-test and post-test are multiple choice type of test and involved 72 STEM students. The grouping of the students was identified based on their sections, one section served as the control group and other is the experimental group. Experimental group is allowed to play the PhET simulation for an hour utilizing their vacant period every day, while the control is not exposed to any activity that intervene leading to the creation of formal construct of ideas in electrodynamics. Result showed that mean scores of the control and experimental groups does not imply a significant difference, despite of the interest shown by the students in playing the said simulation. Perhaps, students are more attracted to simulation in which they have gone through during their lectures. Furthermore, study shows that the performance of students before and after exposure to PhET simulation does not necessarily pose a big difference but indicates a slight improvement to their performances.

scholarly journals Question formulation skills training using a novel rubric with first-year medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Eldredge ◽  
Melissa A. Schiff ◽  
Jens O. Langsjoen ◽  
Roger N. Jerabek
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Average Score ◽  
First Year ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Based Medicine ◽  
First Year Medical Students ◽  
Instructional Session

Objective: The research used an assessment rubric to measure medical students’ improvement in question formulation skills following a brief evidence-based medicine (EBM) training session conducted by a health sciences librarian.Method: In a quasi-experimental designed study, students were assessed on their pre-instructional skills in formulating answerable EBM questions, based on a clinical scenario, using a rubric. Following their training, they were assessed using the same scenario and rubric. Student pre- and post-test scores were compared using a paired t-test.Results: Students demonstrated statistically significant improvement in their question formulation skills on their post-instructional assessments. The average score for students on the pre-test was 45.5 (SD 11.1) and the average score on the post-test was 65.6 (SD 5.4) with an increase of 20.1 points on the 70-point scale, p<0.001.Conclusion: The brief instructional session aided by the rubric improved students’ performance in question formulation skills.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF IMMERSIVE MULTIMEDIA LEARNING WITH PEER SUPPORT ON VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, AND MOTIVATION

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Asnawi Muslem ◽  
Yulianti Yulianti
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Multimedia Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Technique ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
First Year University ◽  
One Way Anova

This study investigated the effects of the immersive multimedia learning technique with peer support on performance in English in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and motivation. The quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test was employed for the study. The first factor was the strategy of learning, namely the use of immersive multimedia learning with and without peer support, while the second factors comprised achievement in English. 80 first-year university students enrolled in an English as a foreign language course were selected for this study and the treatment lasted for eight weeks. Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA. The findings showed that there were no significant differences in performance for vocabulary, grammar, and motivation between the students who engaged with and without peer support groups. It can be concluded that the use of immersive multimedia learning with and without peer support groups improve their motivation but did not significantly improve their vocabulary and grammar.            

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