Uso de simulaciones PhET como recurso didáctico para el aprendizaje de las Leyes de Newton en el segundo BGU de la UE Luis Cordero.

Abstract

PhET simulations are essential in the learning of Newton's Laws in the Ecuadorian educational context. These simulations provide free access to anyone interested in education and offer enriching knowledge for students. In this project, the use of PhET simulations as a didactic resource to teach Newton's Laws in the second year of Bachillerato General Unificado (BGU) at Luis Cordero Educational Unit (UE) is proposed. Considering that the teaching process includes various activities that use PhET simulations to address Newton's Laws, the objective is to minimize the lack of attention caused by the use of electronic devices and learning deficiencies. The methodology used in this work follows the ADDIE model and combines a quasi-experimental mixed approach with data collection techniques such as surveys, field journals, participant observation, evaluations, pretests, and posttests. Through data analysis, deficiencies in the learning of Newton's Laws were identified in the Physics subject in the D and F parallel classes of the second year of BGU. By implementing PhET simulations as a didactic resource, an improvement in the academic performance of students in the experimental group was observed, with an average increase from 5.08 to 7.5. This demonstrates a positive impact of PhET simulations on the development of student learning and the achievement of the objectives set in the research.