30 June 2025 to 4 July 2025
Leiden University, Gorlaeus building
Europe/Amsterdam timezone
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Gamification of Introductory University Physics Courses

30 Jun 2025, 16:30
2h
groundfloor (Huygens laboratory)

groundfloor

Huygens laboratory

Niels Bohrweg 2 2333 CA Leiden
Poster Physics teacher education & Professional learning (TEACH) Poster session

Speaker

Szabolcs Varga (Eötvös Loránd University)

Description

Traditional lecture-based teaching methods are becoming less effective in engaging students. This research explores the impact of innovative teaching approaches, incorporating game-like elements, online tools, and research-based learning activities. Conducted among university physics students and teacher trainees, the study used continuous testing with control and experimental groups. Key hypotheses include higher knowledge acquisition, greater professional development, enhanced knowledge retention, and increased student commitment through innovative methods. Assessments were conducted at the beginning, middle, and end of the academic semester, alongside continuous performance monitoring. The findings contribute to optimizing teaching strategies in science, engineering, and teacher education.

Education level Age over 18 (excluding teacher education)
Physics topic Other
Research focus Active learning
Research method Innovative research strategies (Try-out) (Qualitative research)

Authors

Péter Jenei (Eötvös Loránd University) Szabolcs Varga (Eötvös Loránd University)

Presentation materials