A Simulation Based Method for Teaching Reference Frames in Secondary Schools

Autor/inn/en	Juhász, Tünde Tóthné; Juhász, András; Szigetlaki, Zsolt
Titel	A Simulation Based Method for Teaching Reference Frames in Secondary Schools
Quelle	In: Universal Journal of Educational Research, 5 (2017) 12, S.2241-2250 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2332-3205
Schlagwörter	Secondary School Science; Physics; Scientific Concepts; Science Instruction; Computer Simulation; Computer Uses in Education; Motion; Foreign Countries; Hungary + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Physik; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Computernutzung; Bewegungsablauf; Ausland; Ungarn
Abstract	The topic of reference frames, which is taught at an early stage of secondary school physics is quite challenging for students. The two main reasons behind this are the high level of abstraction required and the lack of understanding of the vector nature of velocity. In the paper we introduce a method we use successfully in teaching reference frames with our students and which is based on computer simulations. We use a new simulation program, called Fizika, which is developed by a Hungarian team and is available for all science teachers for free. Through the simulations and graphs of motions, we investigate different stationary and uniformly moving reference frames and introduce the concept of relative velocity. With the help of the simulations we can provide our students experimental experience, on which they can build with much more confidence and which will lead them to a deeper understanding. The simulations can also be used for extracurricular lessons with talented students, since the program can also be used to investigate complex motions and their graphs. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01