Bulletin of the American Physical Society
2023 APS April Meeting
Volume 68, Number 6
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Apr 15-18)
Virtual (Apr 24-26); Time Zone: Central Time
Session SS02: V: Physics Education: General
2:30 PM–3:54 PM,
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Room: Virtual Room 2
Sponsoring
Units:
FED APS SPS
Chair: Daniel Claes, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Abstract: SS02.00001 : Understanding electromagnetism by reviewing the fundamental concepts.*
2:30 PM–2:42 PM
Presenter:
Magdalena Waleska Aldana Segura
(Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala)
Authors:
Magdalena Waleska Aldana Segura
(Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala)
Julian Felix Valdez
(Universidad de Guanajuato)
By returning to core concepts and original lectures from scientists like Coulomb, Faraday, and others, the basic curriculum are reviewed. Students are exposed to fundamental concepts, and in order to improve their comprehension and add new skills to the traditional curricula, they are asked to plan, design, and construct their own observational prototypes.
At Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, the course has been offered in a hybrid and virtual format, while at Universidad de Guanajuato, it has been introduced in a virtual and face-to-face format. More than 400 youngsters took part in the courses's activities over the last 3 years. They demonstrate improved academic performance, a deeper comprehension of physical processes, and a variety of skill sets that help students succeed in college.
Also, as a result of this methodology, over 69 original prototypes were displayed in the Electroweek exhibit at Universidad de Guanajuato last year, led by Julián Félix. For the students to communicate and socialize their conclusions, this presentation also included a metaverse implementation.
*Acknowledgements to STEAM Program funded by US Embassy Guatemala and División de Ciencias e Ingenierías, Campus León Universidad de Guanajuato.
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