Year: 2013
Type: preprint
Abstract: Studying physics of very large scale like the solar system is difficult in real life, using telescope on clear skies over years. We are probably a world first to create four well designed gravity computer models to serve as powerful pedagogical tools for students active inquiry, based on real data. These models are syllabus customized, free and rapidly prototyped with Open Source Physics researchers educators. Pilot study suggests students enactment of investigative learning like scientist is now possible, where gravity-physics comes alive. We are still continually improving the features of these computer models through feedback from students and teachers and the models can be downloaded from the internet. We hope more teachers will find the simulations useful in their own classes and further customized them so that others will find them more intelligible and contribute back to the wider educational fraternity to benefit all humankind.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Wee, Loo Kang, Goh, Giam Hwee, Chew, Charles
Institution: Ministry of Education
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
Award: G5734221200
OpenAlex ID: W1584551329