The use of PhET to enhance the learning of mechanical energy in high school students of the Fiscomisional Educational Unit “Cinco de Mayo”
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interactive methods, learning, mechanical energy, PhET simulator, secondary educationAbstract
The use of the PhET simulation has proven to be an effective tool to improve the learning of mechanical energy in third-year high school students of the Fiscomisional Educational Unit "Cinco de Mayo". This research aimed to apply said simulator to facilitate the understanding of key concepts such as energy conservation, types of energy and energy transformation. Theoretical methods were used to collect information and empirical methods to evaluate its effectiveness, such as survey, interview and observation sheet. The results obtained showed that the use of the PhET simulation promoted a better understanding of mechanical energy concepts, allowing students to interactively visualize complex phenomena that would otherwise be difficult to illustrate with traditional methods. Furthermore, it was found that this digital tool made the teaching-learning process more attractive and dynamic, significantly improving the participation and motivation of students in the classroom.
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