In Mongolia, the education sector is recognized as a core part of the national innovation system, and universities play a central role as major knowledge-producing institutions. Under the Law on Innovation, higher education institutions carry two key responsibilities: contributing to national innovation through the creation of new knowledge, technologies, and solutions, and improving educational quality by integrating innovative practices into teaching and institutional processes. To address the second responsibility, our team has collaborated with Japanese researchers for more than twenty years to redesign traditional physics laboratory instruments—such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, and voltmeters—into learner-centered, accessible, and low-cost devices. This work has progressed through long-term research, repeated prototyping, and iterative refinement informed by classroom trials. As a result, the digital, user-friendly tools have expanded opportunities for meaningful experimentation in physics education. Using over 30 redesigned laboratory activities intended to ensure full student participation, we trained more than 120 physics teachers across Mongolia, supporting them in applying the new instruments and methodologies effectively. The redesigned tools, together with the “monotsukuri” approach, were piloted in around 60 general education schools. Pre- and post-intervention studies in over 20 upper-secondary physics classes revealed clear improvements. Students using these accessible digital devices showed higher engagement, increased motivation, deeper understanding of physical phenomena, and stronger skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting measurement data. Overall, the findings demonstrate the significant potential of integrating innovative technologies into science education to enhance learning outcomes nationwide.

Authors:
Altangoo Ochirbat, Mongolian National University of Education, Mongolia

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. O. Altangoo, Associate Professor, Physics Department of School of Mathematics and Science, Mongolian National University of Education (MNUE).

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