Use of guided inquiry with interactive simulations to enhance students conceptual understanding and attitude towards learning forces, motion and mechanical energy
Date of Publication
2017
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Teaching Major in Physics
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Science Education
Thesis Adviser
Lydia S. Roleda
Defense Panel Chair
Voltaire M. Mistades
Defense Panel Member
Maricar S. Prudente
Ivan B. Culaba
Voltaire M. Mistades
Abstract/Summary
Teaching science requires use of models and experiments. However, not all schools in the Philippines have enough laboratory rooms and equipment to accommodate large classes. Using computers in teaching is one method that teachers use to provide mental models to students. This study is an action research aimed to determine if the use of guided inquiry with interactive simulation will enhance students conceptual understanding and attitude towards learning forces, motion and mechanical energy. A PDSA cycle was used to identify its effectiveness. It was conducted in a secondary high school in Quezon City for duration of four weeks. Two uppermost section from Grade 9 level were used as respondents in the study. The students attitude and instructional conceptions before and after the demonstration were gathered using the CLASS and Division-made concept test, respectively. Results of this study showed that there is a significant improvement on students conceptual understanding and attitude towards learning forces, motion and mechanical energy. This findings revealed that the use of guided inquiry with interactive simulation is an effective strategy in teaching physics.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG007812
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Physics--Study and teaching--(Secondary)--Philippines; Science--Study and teaching--(Secondary)--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Estipular, M. L. (2017). Use of guided inquiry with interactive simulations to enhance students conceptual understanding and attitude towards learning forces, motion and mechanical energy. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5699