Pedagogical practice in relativistic mechanics: approaches, strategies, and their educational impact

Abstract

The article focuses on the approaches and strategies used in the teaching of Relativistic Mechanics and  their  impact  on  student  learning.  The study  was  carried  out  with  29  students  from the fourth year of the Mathematical-Physics Major at  UNAN-Managua, RUC-Estelí.   A   mixed methods research  combining quantitative and qualitative methods was used to collect and analyze data. The results showed that the  implementation  of  pedagogical  practices  referring  to  experimentation,  linking  theory  with practice, is effective  and  has  a  positive impact  on  students’  learning,  improving  their understanding of relativistic concepts and the ability to apply them. The most effective strategies included  contextualization,  the  use  of  analogies,  visual  representations,  mental  experiments  and problem  solving,  which,  when  included  in  learning  activities,  yield  excellent  results.  These strategies  promoted  students’  deep  understanding,  critical  thinking  and  interest  in  Physics.  In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of implementing adequate pedagogical practices in the teaching of Relativistic Mechanics to improve students' learning and foster their interest in the field.