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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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ISSN: 2226-6348

Improving Students’ Understanding in Physics Using Experiential Learning

Siti Nafisah Md Rashid, Nurulizzati Makhtar, Nor Fadhlin Jaafar, Siti Zaubidah Abdullah

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v13-i1/20625

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Today, education faces significant challenges because of the rapid progress in information and communication technology. These advancements have introduced numerous innovative educational techniques aimed at enhancing the efficiency of educational processes. One of the most significant developments is experiential learning, which has a favourable impact, particularly on the idea of guided self-studying. This method provides students with an alternative way to apply the knowledge they have learned through activities like demonstrations. With this approach, it can help students not only comprehend the material being covered in class but also develop their confidence and communication abilities. This paper focuses on a student's understanding of physics using experiential learning. A group of pre-diploma students was chosen to demonstrate interactive science activities to the kids in preschool. The science activities were mainly focused on topics like waves, electricity, and electromagnetism, all of which were included in their curriculum. According to the survey given at the end of the program, most of the students agreed that experiential learning can help them learn the subjects being taught better while also enhancing their soft skills in terms of confidence and communication abilities.

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(Rashid et al., 2024)
Rashid, S. N. M., Makhtar, N., Jaafar, N. F., & Abdullah, S. Z. (2024). Improving Students’ Understanding in Physics Using Experiential Learning. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(1), 1256–1262.