Simulations development for inclusive physics education

Abstract

In this paper we present the development of two simulations that demonstrate the importance of the relationship between the inclusion process and the teaching of Physics. The simulations were designed so that their use, in the classroom or as a complementary form of study, would favor inclusive education. The innovation of these simulations is related to the capture of some data directly by the cell phone, that is, the simulation work using the cell phone as a virtual laboratory, while presenting the experimental behavior and explaining the physical processes. This work presents the creation and use of simulations and the importance of study and research in inclusive education not only for future teachers, but for students from any area of knowledge, since a culture of respect and inclusion must be experienced at any time in school and in the society.

Keywords

• technical education
• Physics education
• inclusion
• STEM

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