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Application of the PhET Platform in Electrical Physics Education Under the Guidance of the OBE Concept

Author(s)

Xingrong Zhu, Linzhao Hao, Lijuan Bai*, Yongqiu Liu, Gang Niu

Affiliation(s)

College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, Guangdong, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

With the innovation of educational concepts, university physics teaching in Electrical Engineering and Automation has faced the challenge of enhancing student learning outcomes and cultivating engineering thinking. Based on the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) philosophy, combined with the Physics Education Technology (PhET) interactive simulation platform, a more intuitive learning experience was provided to help students understand the fundamentals of physics, address key difficulties, and apply knowledge to real-world engineering problems. This paper explores the integration of the OBE philosophy and the PhET platform in teaching, aiming to improve students' foundational physics knowledge, innovative capabilities, and practical skills, thereby laying a solid foundation for future professional studies.

Keywords

OBE Concept; PhET; University Physics; Teaching Reform; Learning Difficulties

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