Fractal approach to teaching physics and computer modeling. Journal of Science Education

Abstract

The article presents and appraises the fractal approach to teaching physics using computer modeling in the environment of the object-oriented programming. It manifests the formation of a fractal structure and the corresponding iteration, reflecting the integrity and spontaneity of information perception. The article elaborates the iteration of the fractal structure on the example of studying physics topics, “Geometric optics” and “Wave optics”. Each iteration (section of physics) is characterized by a synergy - adding new iteration provides a qualitative perception of the information. The possibility of using this approach in other physics topics and research fields related to physics has been demonstrated.