Physics Virtual Learning

• Main Author: Abdul Nasir, Noruzanna
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Teknologi Petronas 2006
• Subjects: ZA Information resources
• Online Access: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/7248/1/2006%20-%20Physics%20Virtual%20Learning.pdf; http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/7248/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Discovery Learning aims to obtain and construct knowledge about a domain by performing experiments and inferring rules and properties ofthe domain from the results ofthose experiments. It is based on the secondary students' needs within limits as well as carefully prepared environment which required students to act in the same manner as scientist when discovering the properties and relations of the domain that is simulated. The objectives ofthis project is to develop Virtual Physics Lab supported with discovery learning method in a way that providing students with exploratory learning environment. Besides, it will determine the effectiveness of scientific discovery learning approach adapted incomputer simulation compared to other learning theories. It is also an effective solution for cost and time while highly support distance education as the technology grows. The development of Virtual Physics Lab supported by discovery leaning would improve the effectiveness of the simulation-based learning outcomes. Through Software Development Life Cycle and prototype approach, it will be developed using Easy Java Simulation which is tools designed for creation of computer simulation. Based on findings and observation, it is believed that learning support in a simulation environment should be directed to invite meaningful, systematic andreflective discovery learning. IV