Proceedings of the E-Learning and Smart Engineering Systems (ELSES 2024)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>

Exploring Interactive Simulations For Teaching Physical Science: Effects On Learners’ Motivation, Self-Confidence And Conceptual Understanding

Authors
Meryam Khiari1, *, Abderrahmane El Kharrim2, Abderrahman Mouradi3
1Laboratory of Applied Sciences and Didactics, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Tétouan, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tétouan, Morocco
2Energy, Materials and Computing Physics Research Group, Higher Normal School (ENS), Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
3Energy, Materials and Computing Physics Research Group, Higher Normal School (ENS), Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
*Corresponding author. Email: meryam.khiari@etu.uae.ac.ma
Corresponding Author
Meryam Khiari
Available Online 20 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-408-2_66How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Interactive simulations; Physical science teaching; Motivation; Self-confidence; Conceptual understanding
Abstract

A study on the exploration of interactive simulations for teaching physical science highlights the positive impact of these tools on learners’ motivation, self-confidence and conceptual understanding. Using the Crocodile Clips simulator, results showed that the majority of students improved their understanding of physics concepts, found the tool useful, increased their interest in physics and strengthened their motivation. What’s more, the simulator’s ease of use was highlighted by 82% of participants. However, improvements are needed in terms of environmental conditions, particularly with regard to brightness. Students also identified the objectives of the courses taught by their teachers through the use of the simulator for simple electrical circuits and series and parallel connections. This study underlines the importance of interactive simulations in enhancing learning in the physical sciences, and highlights the benefits of these tools in making abstract concepts more concrete and accessible, thus promoting greater understanding and interest in the subject.

Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Download article (PDF)

<Previous Article In Volume
Next Article In Volume>
Volume Title
Proceedings of the E-Learning and Smart Engineering Systems (ELSES 2024)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
20 June 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-408-2
ISSN
2667-128X
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-408-2_66How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Cite this article

risenwbib
TY  - CONF
AU  - Meryam Khiari
AU  - Abderrahmane El Kharrim
AU  - Abderrahman Mouradi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/20
TI  - Exploring Interactive Simulations For Teaching Physical Science: Effects On Learners’ Motivation, Self-Confidence And Conceptual Understanding
BT  - Proceedings of the E-Learning and Smart Engineering Systems (ELSES 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 918
EP  - 931
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-408-2_66
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-408-2_66
ID  - Khiari2025
ER  -