scholarly journals Grade 8 Students’ Level of Conceptual Understanding of Electric Circuits Using Virtual Manipulative

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesserene P. Bantolo ◽  
◽  
Dr. Voltaire M. Mistades ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Alternative Conceptions ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Virtual Manipulatives ◽  
Class Discussion ◽  
Electric Circuits ◽  
Energy Current ◽  
University Of Colorado ◽  
Virtual Lab

The challenge to Physics teachers is finding ways to address students’ alternative conceptions and misconceptions. Traditional instruction often fails to change these ideas because students deeply hold them. In this study, we report the effects of using virtual manipulatives on students’ conceptual understanding of the topic, electricity. In learning the concepts on DC circuits, energy, current-voltage-resistance relationship, and potential difference, the students used the Physics Education Technology (PhET) interactive simulations project of the University of Colorado, particularly the Circuit Construction Kit DC Virtual Lab simulation app. The virtual activities that the students conducted were able to augment the class discussion. The results of the post-instruction administration of the assessment instrument, Determining and Interpreting Resistive Electric Circuits Test (DIRECT), revealed that the simulations helped the students analyze the physical aspects of electric circuits. Technology integration in classroom discussion of electric circuits effectively engaged students to learn more about Physics concepts.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MODELS OF RELATIVE MOTION IN PHYSICS

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Trudel ◽  
◽  
Abdeljalil Métioui ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Relative Motion ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Alternative Conceptions ◽  
Relative Speed ◽  
School Students

The relative speed concept was chosen since it is linked with the relative nature of motion and it is likely that the students would harbor many alternative conceptions about it. The research objective was to identify the various ways students conceive relative motion. Qualitative data collected in various forms of representation received a categorization analysis. Several models of students’ understanding about relative motion had been identified. Suggestions are offered to the classroom teacher to help his students understand relative motion. Keywords: relative motion, POE tasks, high school physics education, conceptual understanding.

GUIDELINES IN THE ELABORATION OF A TEACHING SEQUENCE OF KINEMATICS ACCORDING TO A HISTORICAL APPROACH

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Trudel ◽  
◽  
Abdeljalil Métioui ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Teaching Sequence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Experimental Process ◽  
Important Branch

The domain of motion or kinematics is important because it forms the basis of mechanics, an important branch of physics. By studying kinematic phenomena in the laboratory, high school students are likely to develop a better understanding of kinematics concepts as well as elements of the scientific approach to study natural and constructed phenomena. However, students encounter difficulties in understanding these concepts, just as in the acquisition of the skills necessary for the accomplishment of the different stages of an experimental process. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to provide guidance, according to a historical approach, which would inform teachers in the design of teaching sequences on the study of kinematics. Keywords: conceptual understanding, high school physics education, historical approach, kinematics.

scholarly journals The Influence of Virtual Labs on the Students’ Learning Outcomes and Scientific Attitudes at Physics Education Study Program Flores University

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Ilyas Ilyas ◽  
An Nisaa Al Mu’min Liu ◽  
Hamsah Doa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Virtual Lab ◽  
Education Study ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Scientific Attitudes

This study aims to determine learning outcomes and the scientific attitudes of students at physics education study programs using virtual lab. This type of research is quantitative research. It uses descriptive statistical analysis and inferential stattistics to illustrate data learning outcomes and the scientific attitudes of students at physics education study Universitas Flores using the virtual lab. Data collection techniques used in this study were test for learning outcomes and observatory techniques for the scientific attitude. From the results of descriptive analysis for learning outcomes, it shows that the average is 75,05 in the enough category. The results of inferential statistics show t count is 2,770, sig(2-tailed) 0,011. Because the sig(2-tailed) value of 0,011 is smaller than 0,05, thus it can be concluded that use of the virtual lab influences the learning outcomes. For the scientific attitudes it shows that the average is 76,14 in the enough category. The results of inferential statistics show t count is 3,875, sig(2-tailed) 0,001. Because the sig(2-tailed) value of 0,001 is smaller than 0,05, thus it can be concluded that use of the virtual lab influences the scientific attitudes of students at physics education study Universitas Flores.Keywords: Virtual Lab, Learning Outcomes, Scientific AttitudePenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil belajar dan sikap ilmiah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika Universitas Flores dengan menggunakan virtual laboratorium. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif , dengan analisis statistik deskfiptif dan statistik inferensial untuk menggambarkan hasil belajar dan sikap ilmiah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika Universitas Flores menggunakan Virtual Laboratorium. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah instrumen tes untuk mengukur hasil belajar serta lembar observasi untuk mengukur sikap ilmiah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika. Dari hasil analisis deskriptif untuk hasil belajar menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata hasil belajar mahasiswa adalah 75,05 dalam kategori cukup, sedangkan hasil statistik inferensial menunjukkan nilai t hitung 2,770, sig(2-tailed) 0,011. Karena nilai sig(2-tailed) 0,011 lebih kecil dari 0,05 hal ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan virtual laboratorium berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar fisika mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika Universitas Flores. Untuk sikap ilmiah berdasarkan analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata 76,14 dalam kategori cukup, sedangkan hasil statistik inferensial menunjukkan nilai t hitung 3,875, sig(2-tailed) 0,001. Karena nilai sig(2-tailed) 0,001 lebih kecil dari 0,05 hal ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan virtual lab berpengaruh terhadap sikap ilmiah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan fisika Universitas Flores.Kata kunci: Virtual Laboratorium, Hasil Belajar,  Sikap Ilmiah

scholarly journals Choices of pre-service science teachers laboratory environments: Hands-on or hands-off?

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
Hasan Ozgur Kapici ◽  
Hasan Akçay
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Scientific Reasoning ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Science And Technology Education ◽  
Virtual Lab ◽  
Online Laboratory ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Scientific Reasoning Skills

AbstractLearning in laboratories for students is not only crucial for conceptual understanding, but also contributes to gaining scientific reasoning skills. Following fast developments in technology, online laboratory environments have been improved considerably and nowadays form an attractive alternative for hands-on laboratories. The study was done in order to reveal pre-service science teachers’ preferences for hands-on or online laboratory environments. Participants of the study were 41 pre-service science teachers who were enrolled in a 13-week course on laboratory applications in science education. Findings showed that more than half of the pre-service science teachers would prefer to use hands-on laboratory environments for both conceptual teaching in their classrooms and to develop their students’ science process skills. The reasons behind their choices are discussed.Keywords: Online lab, hands-on lab, virtual lab, science and technology education, pre-service science teachers.* ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Hasan Özgur Kapıcı , Yıldız Teknik Ünivesitesi, Istanbul, TurkeyE-mail

scholarly journals Analisis Pemahaman Konsep Mahasiswa Pendidikan Fisika Universitas Sriwijaya pada Materi Gravitasi Newton dengan Menggunakan NGCI Dan CRI Termodifikasi

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Anita Yuza Rahayu ◽  
Syuhendri Syuhendri ◽  
Ida Sriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Gravitational Force ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Concept Inventory ◽  
Newtonian Gravity ◽  
Response Index ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Qualitative Technique ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This research aims to analyze about conceptual understanding and misconceptions on material Newtonian Gravity of students physics education Sriwijaya University. Data collected by using test NGCI (Newtonian Gravity Concept Inventory), CRI (Certainty of Response Index), and Interview to discribed types of conceptual understanding students�. Analysis methods data used Descriptive qualitative technique. Based on the analysis CRI, this research find 28,51 % student understand the concept, 4,68 % understand the concept but not sure , 27,9% misconception, and 25,62 % not understand the concept. The most misconception occurs in sub concept the relations of mass to the gravitational force that is 49,65 %. This research can be used for basic research increase student conceptual understanding

The Development of Physics Education Game on Direct Current Electric Circuit for Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-62
Author(s):  
Jati Zen Ma'ruf
Keyword(s):  
Direct Current ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Electric Circuit ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Educational Game ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Response Sheet ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
Electric Circuits

This study is the research of the development of physics education game application. This study has two purposes, namely to (1) developing multimedia for physics learning in the form of a physics education game on direct current electric circuits, (2) knowing the quality of educational game applications that have been produced according to experts, (3)knowing the user's (student's) response to the media of physics learning in the form of educational game applications related to direct current electrical circuit. The development procedure in this study refers to the Luther-Sutopo procedure consisting of the stage of concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing, and distribution. Data collection techniques in the research in this study using a questionnaire. The research instrument in this study was a validation and assessment sheet which was adapted from the rubric for evaluating C. Stewart's educational game, student response sheets, and the game tester response sheet. Product validation and assessment uses a Likert scale with 4 scales and students' responses use the Guttman scale, while the game tester response sheet uses descriptive analysis. The results of this study are products in the form of simulation physics education game applications in direct current electric circuits, the results of the validation and assessment of material experts and media experts, the educational game application scored 3.8 and 3.3 in a very good category. The results of the user’s (student’s) response to the direct current electric circuit educational game application developed got an average score of 0.97 with the agreed category.

Cultivating conceptual understanding in public secondary school students in rural areas of Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (7) ◽  
pp. xxxvii-xlii
Author(s):  
Aquila Islam
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
School Students ◽  
Marginalized Communities ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
Power Point Presentation ◽  
Power Point ◽  
First Time

The article deals with the proceedings of a Science Excel Camp conducted in Quetta, Pakistan, organized by Ed-Links and funded by USAID under the AIR programme 2007–2012, for students of public schools in rural areas, belonging predominantly to marginalized communities. The camp was conducted by CPE (Centre of Physics Education) Karachi in October 2009. A Power Point presentation was made to the physics community for the first time in RICWP, held in Islamabad, Pakistan, from 25–27 April, 2016, entitled “Cultivating conceptual understanding”.

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