Computational models in physics teaching: a framework

Authors

  • Ives Solano Araujo Instituto de Física – UFRGS – Caixa Postal, 15051 - Campus do Vale 91501-970, Porto Alegre, RS – Brasil.
  • Eliane Angela Veit Instituto de Física – UFRGS – Caixa Postal, 15051 - Campus do Vale 91501-970, Porto Alegre, RS – Brasil.
  • Marco Antonio Moreira Instituto de Física – UFRGS – Caixa Postal, 15051 - Campus do Vale 91501-970, Porto Alegre, RS – Brasil.

Keywords:

scientific modeling, computer simulations, computational modeling, physics education

Abstract

The purpose of the present paper is to present a theoretical framework to promote and assist meaningful physics learning through computational models. Our proposal is based on the use of a tool, the AVM diagram, to design educational activities involving modeling and computer simulations. The idea is to provide a starting point for the construction and implementation of didactical approaches grounded in a coherent epistemological view about scientific modeling.

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Published

2016-07-13

How to Cite

Araujo, I. S., Veit, E. A., & Moreira, M. A. (2016). Computational models in physics teaching: a framework. Investigations in Science Education, 17(2), 341–366. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/189

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2012): August of 2012

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