Enhancing high school students’ understanding and attitude towards quantum mechanics through discipline-culture framework and cognitive apprenticeship

IF 5.6 2区 物理与天体物理 Q1 OPTICS
Vijit V. Nautiyal, Erika Eunice P. Salvador, Xavier Romy O. Braña, Rahul Shastri, Varinder Singh, Ashish Tyagi, Bhavna Vidhani, Vinod Prasad
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Abstract

Background

Introducing advanced quantum mechanics (QM) and quantum technology (QT) concepts to high school students is a global priority aimed at developing a quantum-literate workforce for the growing QT industry. However, high school-initiated QT outreach programs embedded in sustainable, school-led activities remain rare, with most researcher-led programs treating classroom integration as an afterthought. This study addresses this gap by reporting findings from a school-initiated, fully online quantum education STEM & Research Internship Program (SRIP) for Filipino high school students.

Method and Theoretical Framework

We employed a single-group quasi-experimental pre-post research design, collecting data via a mixed-methods approach using validated concept inventories and students’ daily journal entries. The program was guided by a theoretical framework integrating the discipline–culture paradigm of physics knowledge (for curriculum design) with the cognitive apprenticeship model (for curriculum implementation). Twenty high-achieving students (11 males, 9 females; Grades 9–11) from a STEM-focused Philippine high school participated.

Results and Conclusion

Results indicate increased knowledge of QM and QT concepts and improved attitudes towards QM among students following completion of the quantum education SRIP. Findings highlight the program’s positive educational impact and its novelty as the first school-initiated, fully online quantum outreach initiative in the Philippines, with potential for global adoption.

透过学科文化架构与认知学徒制,提升高中生对量子力学的理解与态度
向高中生介绍先进的量子力学(QM)和量子技术(QT)概念是一个全球性的优先事项,旨在为不断发展的QT行业培养具有量子素养的劳动力。然而,高中发起的QT拓展项目嵌入可持续的,学校主导的活动仍然很少,大多数研究人员主导的项目将课堂整合作为事后的想法。本研究通过报告菲律宾高中生学校发起的完全在线量子教育STEM研究实习计划(SRIP)的研究结果,解决了这一差距。方法和理论框架我们采用单组准实验前后研究设计,通过混合方法收集数据,使用经过验证的概念量表和学生的日常日记条目。该项目以物理知识的学科文化范式(用于课程设计)和认知学徒模式(用于课程实施)相结合的理论框架为指导。来自菲律宾一所以stem为重点的高中的20名优秀学生(11名男生,9名女生;9 - 11年级)参加了此次活动。结果与结论:完成量子教育SRIP后,学生对QM和QT概念的认识有所提高,对QM的态度有所改善。研究结果强调了该项目的积极教育影响,以及作为菲律宾首个由学校发起的、完全在线的量子推广计划的新颖性,具有在全球推广的潜力。
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EPJ Quantum Technology
EPJ Quantum Technology Physics and Astronomy-Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
CiteScore
7.70
自引率
7.50%
发文量
28
审稿时长
71 days
期刊介绍: Driven by advances in technology and experimental capability, the last decade has seen the emergence of quantum technology: a new praxis for controlling the quantum world. It is now possible to engineer complex, multi-component systems that merge the once distinct fields of quantum optics and condensed matter physics. EPJ Quantum Technology covers theoretical and experimental advances in subjects including but not limited to the following: Quantum measurement, metrology and lithography Quantum complex systems, networks and cellular automata Quantum electromechanical systems Quantum optomechanical systems Quantum machines, engineering and nanorobotics Quantum control theory Quantum information, communication and computation Quantum thermodynamics Quantum metamaterials The effect of Casimir forces on micro- and nano-electromechanical systems Quantum biology Quantum sensing Hybrid quantum systems Quantum simulations.
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