scholarly journals Connecting Secondary School Quantum Physics and Nature of Science

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kirsten Stadermann
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Quantum Physics

scholarly journals ‘Why don’t you just tell us what light really is?’ Easy-to-implement teaching materials that link quantum physics to nature of science

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 025014
Author(s):  
Kirsten Stadermann ◽  
Martin Goedhart
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Quantum Physics ◽  
Reflective Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teaching Resources

Abstract High school students’ difficulties with quantum physics (QP) are partly due to their limited understanding of the nature of science (NOS). The essence of QP can only be understood with informed views about NOS aspects such as the role of models and the relevance of controversies between physicists. Inversely, QP is an ideal topic for teaching aspects of NOS. However, secondary school textbooks seldom support teachers to explicitly address NOS in QP. Drawing on a five year research program, including observations of students and teachers, we present teaching resources that link NOS aspects with QP. Our materials support active and reflective learning activities, while being adaptable to teachers’ individual needs and affordances. We hope to inspire teachers to address NOS in their QP lessons.

scholarly journals Milq—Quantum Physics in Secondary School

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-45
Author(s):  
Rainer Müller ◽  
Oxana Mishina
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Quantum Physics
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