Why and how teachers use nature of science in teaching quantum physics: Research on the use of an ecological teaching intervention in upper secondary schools

H K E Stadermann,M J Goedhart

doi:10.1103/physrevphyseducres.17.020132

Abstract

Experienced secondary teachers are able to incorporate nature of science content into their quantum physics lessons when provided with appropriate instructional materials.

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Quantum physics (QP) has been introduced as a compulsory topic in the physics curriculum at pre-university level in many countries [1] because of its scientific and societal importance
If secondary school physics only dealt with 19th-century physics, students would receive an outdated worldview and would be unaware of what to expect in higher education physics [2,3]
We find two main reasons why nature of science (NOS) can help students learn conceptual QP

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Introduction

Quantum physics (QP) has been introduced as a compulsory topic in the physics curriculum at pre-university level in many countries [1] because of its scientific and societal importance. If secondary school physics only dealt with 19th-century physics, students would receive an outdated worldview and would be unaware of what to expect in higher education physics [2,3]. Pilot wave interpretation no Discreet energy levels yes Atomic models. Particle in a one-dimensional box yes Hydrogen atom quantum model yes Heisenberg’s uncertainty Phenomena, principle yes principles Quantum tunneling yes

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