USE OF THE PHET SIMULATOR TO ENHANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SIMPLE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS IN AN 8TH GRADE CLASS

Authors

  • Ildenor José de Sousa UNIVASF
  • Haroldo Reis Alves de Macêdo IFPI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18616/ce.v13i1.8528

Abstract

This article analyzes the performance of various activities using the PhET simulator in the Circuit Construction Kit: AC - Virtual Lab mobile version environment in an eighth-grade elementary school class, based on Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning. To carry out the simulations, a didactic sequence was created consisting of three types of questions, an introductory question to be answered before running the simulation and two post-simulation questions. The answers provided by the students were analyzed qualitatively. During the simulations, students showed greater interest not only in carrying out the simulations, but also in solving the questionnaires.

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Published

2024-02-23