Easy Java Simulation, an innovative tool for teachers as designers of gravity-physics computer models

TL;DR

This paper presents Easy Java Simulation, a tool enabling teachers to create customized gravity-physics models that promote inquiry-based learning and student engagement, supported by pilot research indicating enhanced investigative experiences.

Contribution

It introduces four new gravity-physics models tailored for Singapore syllabus, demonstrating how teachers can design inquiry-centric simulations to improve physics education.

Findings

Students enact investigative learning as scientists.

Models promote enjoyment and imagination in gravity-physics.

Pilot research shows increased student engagement.

Abstract

This paper is on customization of computer models using the Easy Java Simulation authoring toolkit for the Singapore syllabus, based on real astronomical data, supported with literature reviewed researched pedagogical features. These 4 new computer models serves to support the enactment of scientific work that are inquiry centric and evidence based that are more likely to promote enjoyment and inspire imagination having experienced gravity-physics than traditional pen and paper problem solving. Pilot research suggests students enactment of investigative learning like scientist is now possible, where gravity-physics comes alive.