Role of Computer-Based Simulations in Improving Science Education and Students’ Engagement A Systemic Review

Abstract

This paper reviews the ways in which computer-based simulations may improve science instruction and student involvement in Indian higher education. Google Scholar, ERIC, and Research Gate were used to identify 50 papers published in between 2020 and 2024 that adhered to PRISMA standards. Following screening, five empirical papers were synthesized using the TCCM framework and fifteen articles were evaluated in their entirety. Simulations enhances conceptual knowledge, critical thinking and improve active classroom engagement during learning. And it became more dynamic and accessible due to the platforms like PhET, which were used for explaining difficult procedures of science. Furthermore, it was discovered that simulation-based learning helped students to collaborate with one another and close the gap between theory and practice by supplying a wallet-friendly replacement for actual labs. However, the research indicates considerable impediments such as insufficient teacher preparation, poor infrastructure and curriculum integration issues. To sum up, interactive simulations are a revolutionary teaching tool for tertiary education, post-secondary education, university education, college education and advanced education in India. Stronger faculty development, digital infrastructure and conformity to national education policies are needed for their successful implementation. By filling in these gaps, we can make sure that simulation-based learning develops from a teaching tool into a fundamental tactic for promoting fair, interesting, and future-ready science education.