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ERIC Number: EJ1337762
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Mar
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
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'Why Don't You Just Tell Us What Light Really Is?' Easy-to-Implement Teaching Materials That Link Quantum Physics to Nature of Science
Physics Education, v57 n2 Article 025014 Mar 2022
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.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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