Towards a Quantum Technology PCK for Teachers

Abstract For many years quantum physics has been introduced in European secondary schools. However, quantum physics, and even more quantum technology, is not sufficiently part of present physics teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). For this reason, the QTEdu pilot project ‘Quantum Technolo...

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Published inJournal of physics. Conference series Vol. 2750; no. 1; pp. 12045 - 12055
Main Authors Verbraeken, L, Andreotti, E, Frans, R, Bondani, M, Folkers, B, Jurčić, L, Malgieri, M, Pallotta, F, Pol, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bristol IOP Publishing 01.04.2024
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Quantum mechanics
Quantum theory
Teachers
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Summary:Abstract For many years quantum physics has been introduced in European secondary schools. However, quantum physics, and even more quantum technology, is not sufficiently part of present physics teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK). For this reason, the QTEdu pilot project ‘Quantum Technology PCK for teachers’ put together the expertise of several educational researchers in order to i) pre-research the Pedagogical Content Knowledge teachers need to teach Quantum Mechanics (QM) and Quantum Technology (QT) and ii) develop a PCK Map of practical use for teachers and teacher educators. The consortium performed pilots at the local level of existing teaching resources. The partners applied qualitative research methods such as interviews and observations in order to collect illustrations for the activities included in the developed PCK map.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/2750/1/012045