Effect of Didactic Intervention in Einsteinian Physics on Students' Interest in Physics
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| Title: | Effect of Didactic Intervention in Einsteinian Physics on Students' Interest in Physics |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Georgia Vakarou (ORCID |
| Source: | European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 2024 12(2):200-210. |
| Availability: | European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Eastern Mediterranean University, Farnagusta, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey. e-mail: editor@scimath.net; Web site: http://www.scimath.net |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Grade 6 Intermediate Grades Middle Schools Grade 9 High Schools Junior High Schools Secondary Education Grade 11 |
| Descriptors: | Physics, Student Interests, Science Interests, Science Education, Intervention, Teaching Methods, Grade 6, Grade 9, Grade 11, Age Differences, Foreign Countries, Scientific Concepts |
| Geographic Terms: | Greece |
| ISSN: | 2301-251X |
| Abstract: | To investigate students' interest in physics, this study explores the impact of a brief teaching intervention on the increase of interest. The intervention focused on modern physics, specifically exploring Einstein's theory of gravity and the dual nature of light. A total of 325 Greek students participated in the survey, comprising 83 students in the 6 th grade (11-12 years old), 116 students in the 9 th grade (14-15 years old), and 126 students in the 11th grade (16-17 years old). Participants completed a questionnaire, which helped determine the average level of interest before and after the teaching. The findings indicate that teaching modern physics concepts contributes to the development of students' interest. However, there is an observed decline in interest as the educational level advances, a pattern persisting despite the introduction of Einsteinian physics concepts. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1421216 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | To investigate students' interest in physics, this study explores the impact of a brief teaching intervention on the increase of interest. The intervention focused on modern physics, specifically exploring Einstein's theory of gravity and the dual nature of light. A total of 325 Greek students participated in the survey, comprising 83 students in the 6 th grade (11-12 years old), 116 students in the 9 th grade (14-15 years old), and 126 students in the 11th grade (16-17 years old). Participants completed a questionnaire, which helped determine the average level of interest before and after the teaching. The findings indicate that teaching modern physics concepts contributes to the development of students' interest. However, there is an observed decline in interest as the educational level advances, a pattern persisting despite the introduction of Einsteinian physics concepts. |
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| ISSN: | 2301-251X |
