Oct 2026· American Journal of Physics· Vol 94, pp. 836-841· 0 citations· 27 references
TL;DR
Current physics education research on GenAI connects current physics education research with the Effective Practices for Physics Programs Guide, offering practical strategies for higher ed instructors.
Abstract
Navigating generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education is a challenge for instructors, prompting calls for disciplinary guidance. This article connects current physics education research on GenAI with the Effective Practices for Physics Programs Guide, offering practical strategies for higher ed instructors. The potential integration of GenAI into existing research-based instructional strategies can support students in active learning and problem solving and aid instructors in providing feedback, developing instructional materials, and balancing GenAI's potential and pitfalls.
Gamification is a form of learning organization that uses game design tools – goals, challenges, feedback, progression, choice, framework story, etc. – to support the understanding and application of the curriculum and the development of student competencies. This paper presents the initial phase of a gamified physics...
Katalin Antalné Csorba· Journal of Physics, Conferen...· 0 citations
In this paper, we describe the design and implementation of a pilot 5-hour educational module titled “Physics Education Meets AI” developed for master’s degree students in Physics. The module aims to build a foundational and critical understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) among future physics teachers, prioritiz...
E. Tufino· Journal of Physics, Conferen...· 0 citations
A redesign of the introductory nuclear and particle physics course at Ruhr University Bochum is reported, in which AI was permitted and encouraged alongside traditional tools on unusually difficult, research-shaped assignments, found that most students remained engaged with the assignments throughout the course and pro...
M. Mikhasenko, M. Stahl, I. Segal et al.· 0 citations
Critical thinking (CT) is essential in physics education, yet teacher education often lacks effective preparation. This exploratory study, based on Halpern’s CT framework, behavioural theories, and competency framework for critical thinking in physics education examines the challenges and attitudes of 28 German prospec...
F. Sadidi· Journal of Physics, Conferen...· 0 citations
It is well established that students learn best through active engagement, particularly via interactive experiences tied to real-world concepts. Creating such experiences, however, typically requires labor-intensive design, costly development, and continuous teacher guidance to achieve measurably effective outcomes. Re...
А. А. Ковшов, Anisha Choudhury, A. Iurchenko et al.· 0 citations
In our active learning workshop, we presented a typical treatment of a topic in a collaborative, student-centred approach to a physics course using the Investigative Science Learning Environment (ISLE) approach. The topic of torque, suitable for high school and introductory university physics courses, was explored thro...
A. Šarlah, Nastja Mahne, S. Faletič et al.· Journal of Physics, Conferen...· 0 citations
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