The educational sector evolved to develop various scientific curricula that keep pace with modern advancements. This evolution involves periodically reviewing pre-university curricula to ensure they align with these developments. Recent studies have explored different approaches to integrating into pre-university physics curricula. This study focuses on one such approach explicitly engineering tenth-grade physics curricula by developing an applied instructional model for integrating engineering design. This approach involves embedding engineering challenges within the core activities of the targeted lesson units, rather than simply including engineering as an end-of-unit project. We designed an instructional model based on a 7-step engineering design process to implement this. A panel of experts validated this model and then used it to train four Omani teachers from different schools to apply engineering challenge activities during physics lessons. The effectiveness of this instructional model was assessed by exploring students' abilities in various scientific and engineering practices, including asking questions and defining problems, using and developing models, constructing explanations, and designing solutions. The study targeted a sample of 124 tenth-grade students, both male and female from various schools. As a result of implementing the instructional model, the student's abilities in engineering practices were investigated using a scale and classroom observation of student performance. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the instructional model in enhancing these practices. Consequently, the study recommends integrating engineering-focused activities into physics curricula at advanced educational stages. This early exposure to engineering practices is crucial for students before they transition to university education.

Authors:
Salim Alharmali, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Ali Alshuaili, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

About the Presenter(s)
MR. Salim alharmali currently is a PhD scholar at sultan Qaboos University, his research project is about engineering design process among 10th-grade student. This purpose of this project is connected to how could we engineer physics curricula.

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Salim-Alharmali

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