The importance of experimentation in physics teaching in the education of young people and adults

Abstract

The use of experimentation in the classroom provides a practical approach to learning scientific concepts, allowing students to establish a direct relationship between theory and practice. Critical thinking is stimulated and promotes exploration and discovery, making it an interesting methodology for youth and adult education (EJA). In this context, this research project aims to investigate the importance of using experiments in teaching physics at EJA. The study seeks to analyze how the incorporation of experiments can facilitate the understanding of physical phenomena and promote meaningful learning for these individuals. The main difficulties encountered by EJA students in learning physics will be presented and the way in which experiments can collaborate to overcome these challenges will be evaluated. Through this research, it is expected to obtain results that contribute to the implementation of effective physics teaching strategies in EJA, valuing experimentation as a pedagogical tool capable of promoting more relevant learning for these students.