Physics Education Research Articles

The Use of Solar Power Plant Media to Increase Literacy Ability Solar Energy of Students

Indonesian students' science literacy level, especially in understanding solar energy as a renewable resource, still needs to be higher. This deficiency can be caused by various factors, including the need for more utilization of educational materials that aim to improve students' science literacy. The main objective of this study was to enhance students' solar energy literacy skills by applying solar power plant learning materials. Purposive sampling was used to select participants from two groups of students: Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and Faculty of Engineering (FT) who have completed physics of motion or introductory physics courses. FETT respondents numbered 33 people, consisting of 13 people from the Physics Education Study Program, 6 from the Chemistry Education Study Program, and 14 from the Biology Education Study Program. At the same time, The FT respondents were 23 students, consisting of 9 people from the Electrical Engineering Study Program and 14 from the Mechanical Engineering Study Program. Thus, the total number of respondents who met the criteria of this study amounted to 56 students. The assessment of solar energy literacy includes multiple-choice tests for cognitive aspects and questionnaires for affective and behavioral factors, which are managed through Google Forms. The provision of solar power plant learning modules increases knowledge, with the percentage of correct answers increasing in FKIP and FT students from pre-test to post-test. In conclusion, applying solar power plant learning materials can improve students' solar energy literacy skills.

МОДЕЛЬ ФОРМУВАННЯ ЕКОЛОГІЧНОЇ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ ФІЗИКИ ЯК ПЕДАГОГІЧНА УМОВА ФУНДАМЕНТАЛЬНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ В ПЕДАГОГІЧНОМУ УНІВЕРСИТЕТІ

In the article, the author reveals the concept of environmental competence of future physics teachers as an integrative personality quality, which is manifested in the ability to acquire environmental knowledge and the ability to apply it when solving environmental problems, to apply environmental knowledge in situational activities in everyday life and the natural environment to protect the environment , as well as in the ability to implement eco-pedagogical activities. The components of environmental competence of future physics teachers are characterized: value-motivational, cognitivecognitive and operational-activity. It has been found that the selection of three interdependent and interdependent components allows for effective management of the process of formation of environmental knowledge, providing mobility and orientation, as well as prerequisites for creating a system of professional activity, which consists of professional, environmental and eco-pedagogical activities. A model of the formation of environmental competence of future physics teachers at a pedagogical university is proposed, which consists of three blocks: methodological-targeted, contenttechnological, and diagnostic-resultative.

Design of Public Physical Education Curriculum Quality Evaluation System Based on the “5V” Characteristics of Computer Big Data

In order to improve the teaching effect of public physical education courses to the greatest extent and lay the foundation for the process of teaching reform, this paper puts forward the design of a public physical education course quality evaluation system based on the “5V” characteristics of computer big data. Analyze the characteristics of big data “5V” and study its application in public physical education courses; analyze the action estimation, prior, and update, failure recovery of public physical education course teaching, and get the three-dimensional visual positioning result of public physical education course teaching; collect the upper arm action image, extract the upper arm action image contour feature through edge contour detection, analyze the contour feature error characteristics, obtain the pixel component weighted value of the contour feature, further obtain the fuzzy error value of the upper arm action image contour feature through calculation, and according to the fuzzy error value, the design of public physical education course quality evaluation system is completed. The experimental results show that the average error recognition accuracy of the research method is 99.63%. The class hours are adjusted according to the proportion of disciplines, and the corresponding teaching plan is formulated. The accuracy of recommending internship posts for students is relatively high.

Investigation the Current State of University Physics Teaching: A Case Study of Taishan University

University Physics is a foundational course offered to undergraduate students in science and engineering programs outside of physics majors and it represents a foundational discipline in science and engineering education. However, traditional University Physics instruction has many areas in need of improvement. A questionnaire for undergraduate students was prepared and implemented in order to grasp the current status of teaching and learning of University Physics at our institution. Based on the statistical analysis of the survey data, the learning and teaching status of University Physics courses were identified, and teaching suggestions to improve the quality of classroom instruction were proposed.

Rhythm of cognition: exploring Greek traditional dance's acute effects on children's executive functions

ABSTRACT This study examined the acute effects of a Greek traditional dance (GTD) lesson on school-aged children's executive functions (EFs), with a focus on the separate and combined effects of lesson intensity and cognitive demands. Ninety-three children were randomly assigned to one of four conditions, involving a 20-minute GTD lesson with varying intensity (high vs. low) and cognitive demands (high vs. low). EFs were assessed pre- and post-intervention, using the ANT for inhibitory control, Digits Backwards for working memory, and the How many - What number for cognitive flexibility. Results from (M)ANCOVAs, controlling for pre-test EFs scores, indicated that high cognitive demands groups demonstrated better accuracy in congruent trials for inhibitory control (F = 6.47, p = .013, η 2 = .07), while low-intensity groups exhibited better accuracy in switch trials for cognitive flexibility (F = 9.11, p = .003, η 2 = .09). No significant differences were observed for working memory. Although the GTD positively impacted inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility, most EF parameters did not significantly differ. Class duration, physical activity intensity and teaching method used might have affected the results and should be considered in future research on dance programs and children's EFs.

UNVEILING STUDENTS’ VOICE ON LECTURERS’ CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN VIRTUAL ENGLISH MEDIUM INSTRUCTION

A private university in Indonesia has implemented English Medium Instruction (EMI) classes in order to support internationalisation programmes. This policy entails using English as the instructional language in the classroom. This case study examined the teaching practices of seven content lecturers from the Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Primary Education Departments in EMI classes, focusing on classroom management. Additionally, it explored 208 students’ perceptions in this setting. Data were collected through class observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The findings suggest that effective classroom management by lecturers leads to increased student participation and engagement. The lecturers employed various organisational, teaching management, and teacher-student relationship strategies to manage their classrooms. These findings provide valuable insights into maximising classroom management in an EMI setting, which can enhance critical reflection and support the implementation of EMI classes. The study also highlighted the students' perception of participation and interaction in the class, confirming that lecturers who lack effective teaching skills and multimodal strategies result in passive learning among students.

Differentiated teaching practice in junior high school physical education teaching

This article explores the application and effectiveness of differentiated teaching in junior high school physical education. Through the case analysis of Boya Experimental School in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, the study found that differentiated teaching can effectively address individual differences among students, enhance their interest in physical education learning and sports skills. Specific implementation strategies include designing personalized teaching plans, innovating teaching content and methods, and diversifying evaluation systems. Case studies have shown that differentiated teaching significantly improves students' physical fitness, participation, and satisfaction. Teachers face issues of increased workload and uneven resource allocation during the implementation process. Future research should expand the sample size and explore how to use technological means to further improve the efficiency and quality of differentiated teaching.

Exploring user perceptions: The impact of ChatGPT on high school students' physics understanding and learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) in education is increasing, including ChatGPT as a learning tool in physics subjects. This study aims to analyze high school students' perceptions of using ChatGPT in physics learning, focusing on demographic factors such as gender, academic level, and duration of use. Involving 167 students, the study used a survey to evaluate students' views on various aspects of the learning experience with ChatGPT, including effectiveness, clarity, consistency of information, and the tool's ability to enrich understanding of physics concepts. Results showed that students' perceptions were positive overall, with ChatGPT perceived as helping to deepen concept understanding, improving the ability to correct misconceptions, and providing an enjoyable learning experience. Significant differences were found based on gender and academic level, while the duration of ChatGPT use showed no overall significant effect, though longer use enhanced specific benefits. These findings highlight the potential of ChatGPT to support physics education by addressing students' diverse needs and improving learning outcomes, offering insights for educators in integrating AI tools effectively into classrooms.

Compressibility of liquids and hydrostatic pressure

Abstract In this study, we first identify several misconceptions regarding the concept of hydrostatic pressure, as revealed through interviews with 27 secondary Physics teachers. These misconceptions are primarily linked to the assumption that liquids are incompressible. The objective of this research is to enhance teachers’ understanding by illustrating the limitations of the incompressible liquid model. As part of a three-hour instructional intervention designed for the interviewed teachers, we introduced the relationship between hydrostatic pressure, present at any point within a liquid, and the compression or deformation of the liquid’s molecules. The responses from the participating teachers suggest that this clarification effectively addressed the previously noted misunderstandings.

2024 Jackson Award for Excellence in Graduate Physics Education lecture: Physics graduate education for the 21st century

2024 Jackson Award for Excellence in Graduate Physics Education lecture: Physics graduate education for the 21st century

Navigating the tech-savvy generation; key considerations in developing of an artificial intelligence curriculum

The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has greatly changed various facets of society. This study aimed to explore aspects that need to be considered in developing AI curriculum for senior high schools in Indonesia. The qualitative approach employed in this study. The researchers utilized focus group discussions with schools’ management and students at seven cities and group interviews with students at three cities. The results show that some schools want AI as an extracurricular activity, while others want it as a mandatory subject. School management and teachers aim for 2-3 competent AI instructors in each school. If no teachers are available, training will be provided to ICT, mathematics, or physics teachers for about a year to become AI educators. All participants agree on the importance of teaching students about AI applications and discussing ethical issues related to AI.

2024 David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching Lecture: It's not business, it's personal. Teaching large classes, one student at a time

“I can't help but see physics everywhere I go now.” This quotation from students' evaluations summarizes what I consider to be the most important learning outcome. I will discuss our efforts to make introductory physics a meaningful and enjoyable journey rather than a survival experience in weed-out classes. There is no single recipe to achieve that, but I'll share some ideas and resources that we have created. Additionally, I will discuss several new outreach programs that we introduced with the help of our students. Outreach is not just a service that we provide for the benefit of the public; it is an integral part of the learning experience for the students.

Dynamic Modeling Analysis of University Physical Education Teaching Quality Evaluation System Under Big Data

With the rapid development of internet technology, the importance of data in various industries has become increasingly prominent. However, in the field of domestic education, especially the research on teaching quality evaluation is relatively sparse. This paper aims to build an evaluation model of physical education teaching quality with big data and machine learning in order to comprehensively evaluate teachers' physical education teaching ability. Firstly, a multi-dimensional evaluation system is designed to measure teachers' teaching level. Secondly, through the questionnaire and the statistical analysis of students' physical education teaching evaluation, the availability of the college physical education teaching evaluation system is verified. On this basis, a teacher's ability prediction model based on a neural network is established, and the experimental results show that the prediction accuracy of the model is 90.17%. This provides strong support for improving the quality of physical education teaching.

PERCEIVED STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING QUALITY ASSURANCE ON SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHERS IN KOGI EAST EDUCATIONAL ZONE

Quality assurance entails the systematic review of educational provision to maintain and improve its quality, equity and efficiency. It involves self-evaluation, external evaluation, staff evaluation, student evaluation and school evaluation. The purpose of the study was to investigate strategies for enhancing quality assurance in physics education in Kogi East Educational Zone. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised all the physics teachers in Kogi East. The sample size for the study consisted of 120 physics teachers which were selected from private and public co-educational secondary schools in the study area using random sampling technique. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The instrument used for collection of data was a structured questionnaire, titled: Physics Education Quality Assurance Questionnaire (PEQAQ), which was developed by the researcher and validated by experts. The reliability index of the instrument using Cronbach Alpha yielded 0.69. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed among others that ensuring functional quality assurance mechanisms in secondary schools in Kogi East provided positive feedback to educational management to enhance performance. Based on the findings, the following recommendation was made. Develop and implement targeted professional development programmes in Kogi State, focusing on research-based quality assurance, strategies and contextualized to address local challenges and needs.

Erratum: Self-study on Teacher Education that Emphasizes Digital Literacy and Convergence in Physics Education: Focusing on the Management of PBL Course that Explore the Use of Micro:bit

Erratum: Self-study on Teacher Education that Emphasizes Digital Literacy and Convergence in Physics Education: Focusing on the Management of PBL Course that Explore the Use of Micro:bit

Analysis of Reflective Thinking in the e-Portfolio of Pre-service Physics Teachers' Lesson Design Project Learning

Analysis of Reflective Thinking in the e-Portfolio of Pre-service Physics Teachers' Lesson Design Project Learning

The Effectiveness of 6E Learning by Design™ Approach in Enhancing High School Physics Education on Students' STEM Literacy and Motivation towards STEM Fields

The Effectiveness of 6E Learning by Design™ Approach in Enhancing High School Physics Education on Students' STEM Literacy and Motivation towards STEM Fields

The Relation of Physics Teaching Materials to Higher Education Objectives

This study examines the dominance of the positivistic perspective in science education at universities, which often separates natural science from faith-based values. To bridge this gap, developing a Physics textbook that integrates a faith-based approach becomes crucial. This learning resource aims to teach Physics scientifically while connecting it with students' spiritual values. The research explores the alignment of university Physics education with broader educational goals, employing qualitative methods including literature reviews and textbook analysis. Findings reveal that most Physics textbooks lack integration of spiritual and faith-based values. Consequently, this study proposes a concept for interdisciplinary Physics teaching materials that harmoniously integrate scientific and faith-based values. It also includes discussions on Islamic epistemology, addressing recognised sources and methods of knowledge in Islam, fostering graduates proficient in Physics with strong faith foundations

A Double-Edged Sword: Physics Educators’ Perspectives on Utilizing ChatGPT and Its Future in Classrooms

A Double-Edged Sword: Physics Educators’ Perspectives on Utilizing ChatGPT and Its Future in Classrooms

Elements of proper conclusions

Abstract Investigating first-year physics students’ ability to draw proper conclusions, we analysed 87 conclusions from the same experiment. Through rankings by teaching assistants we identified seven key elements of effective conclusions. These findings reveal a significant gap in students’ skills, with about half of the conclusions deemed inadequate. This study underscores the necessity for targeted educational interventions to enhance conclusion-drawing capabilities in physics education. The set of seven elements might provide guidance to improve students’ ability to draw proper conclusions.