Modelling in physics teaching: the role of computer simulation
G. Andaloro, V. Donzelli, R M Sperandeo-Mineo · International Journal of Science Education · 1991
This paper is concerned with the computer as a pedagogical tool for a physics teaching strategy focusing on model development and deployment. The importance and value of modelling in physics teaching is discussed from two different points of view: to teach physics as it is nowadays practised; to take into account research into cognitive science and learning. Two kinds of modelling software are briefly described: the first not requiring any competency in programming; the second needing only an elementary knowledge of the Basic code.