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Description
The development of scientific thinking and the transfer of applicable physics knowledge are essential objectives of modern physics education. As a physics educator, I consider it crucial to promote student engagement in interactive classroom activities so that they can thoroughly comprehend various phenomena, understand the workings of the world, interpret scientific occurrences, formulate models and hypotheses, collect and analyze data and evaluate results.
In my poster presentation, I will demonstrate how these objectives can be effectively facilitated in physics lessons through the Sokoloff method [1] and the competence-based physics teaching approach assisted by Arduino technology [2]. The Sokoloff method, in essence, encourages students to predict the outcome of a demonstration experiment based on their everyday experiences. They make assumptions, construct hypotheses and models, and then contrast their predictions with real experimental results, often leading to a "wow" experience. This process refines potentially incorrect prior knowledge, enhances retention and deepens understanding.
Beyond interactive demonstration experiments, I also advocate for student-led measurements as a competence-developing physics teaching method. I have enhanced these experiments by incorporating Arduino-controlled sensors. The students carry out the experiments independently under teacher supervision. In the process, they acquire skills that are crucial for navigating the 21st-century world and professional environments. This method promotes the appropriate use of digital tools in the classroom, supports experiential learning and significantly contributes to meeting curricular requirements and developing subject-specific competences.
My poster will showcase several thermodynamics-related experiments that were implemented using Arduino-controlled software. During my presentation, I will not only introduce best practices but also discuss the outcomes of these educational experiments. The learning process, which is built upon the Sokoloff method and competence-based physics teaching, is supported by instructional materials and worksheets, effectively improving students' subject-specific competences and their attitudes toward physics.
With this poster, my goal is to inspire fellow educators by providing practical ideas and encouraging them to implement modern, practice-oriented teaching methods with their own student groups. The best practices presented will be supplemented by teaching materials and worksheets, which will be made freely accessible to participants.
References:
1. Sokoloff, D. R. & Thornton, R. K. (2006). Interactive Lecture Demonstrations. New York, NY: Wiley.
2. Schnider, D. & Hömöstre, M. (2023). The Influence of Arduino-based Student Experimentation on the Development of Students' Skills and Competences. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44312-1_14
| Contribution categories - primary focus | Primary and secondary school |
|---|---|
| Contribution categories - type | Application (shared experience, activity suggestions) |