AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH TO TEACHING GAUSS’S LAW IN INITIAL PHYSICS TEACHER EDUCATION

Abstract

This study presents an experimental approach to teaching Gauss’s Law in undergraduate physics education. The proposal is based on a research-oriented didactic model that integrates experimentation, language, and knowledge construction. The methodology consisted of designing and implementing a sequence of activities using conductive paper to simulate a coaxial cable system, allowing the analysis of electric field and electric flux. The results showed that 70% of the students achieved a satisfactory level of conceptual understanding, indicating the effectiveness of the experimental approach in learning electromagnetism. It is concluded that the integration of theory and experimentation significantly contributes to the conceptual understanding of Gauss’s Law.