A study on the effects of model-based inquiry pedagogy on students’ inquiry skills in a virtual physics lab

摘要: STEM integrated education has become the guiding principle of science in many countries and a focus research efforts. Developmental features on using technology as bridge to integrate multiple subjects. The new technologies practical applications are its major principles, aim is train generation multi-skilled professionals capable integrating knowledge from different fields study solve problems effectively. High school courses based upon technological models investigations have means methods for education. For past one hundred years, efforts elementary reforms worldwide been focused scientific inquiry. development, utilization, evaluation, revision various theories play central role Therefore, model-based inquiry would be crucial improving learning This results MBI pedagogies carried out by renowned academicians incorporated virtual physics lab developed this create MBI-VPL pedagogy method. Six main modules were designed, namely (1) topic introduction, (2) hands-on experiment, (3) (4) team work, (5) actual applications, (6) model adjustments. Results experimental teaching showed that more effective developing student skills compared traditional methods, with significant improvements performance process skills, comprehensive attitude, communication reflection skills. was able introduce experiment design analysis, allowing students gain in-depth practice Differences also observed development during course between genders. Boys performed better while girls attitude communications. degree acceptance six tend accept use process, comprehensive, reflective experiment.