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View article: Investigating the effect of two-state approaches on students’ understanding of quantum measurement: A quasiexperimental field study
Investigating the effect of two-state approaches on students’ understanding of quantum measurement: A quasiexperimental field study Open
With the rise of quantum computing, interest has grown in using two-state quantum systems (qubits) at the secondary level to foster students’ conceptual understanding. Quantum measurement, in particular, is central to quantum theory and it…
View article: Analysis of pre-service physics teachers’ mental models of and reasoning about the Higgs boson using the SOLO taxonomy
Analysis of pre-service physics teachers’ mental models of and reasoning about the Higgs boson using the SOLO taxonomy Open
The Higgs boson, a cornerstone of the standard model, poses exceptional conceptual challenges for learners and future teachers due to its abstract, quantum-field nature. We conducted an interview study with 29 pre-service physics teachers …
View article: Consistent Responses on Concept Items Reflect Confidence, and Vice Versa
Consistent Responses on Concept Items Reflect Confidence, and Vice Versa Open
In educational research and practice, conducting concept tests is crucial for designing effective learning environments. Various ways have emerged to enhance concept items by adding a second tier and assessing additional variables, sparkin…
View article: Secondary school learners’ reasoning about quantum randomness in the context of single-photon interferometer and double-slit experiments
Secondary school learners’ reasoning about quantum randomness in the context of single-photon interferometer and double-slit experiments Open
Despite formal instruction, secondary school students often struggle to move beyond classical interpretations when reasoning about quantum phenomena, especially concerning the statistical nature of quantum physics. This study explores how …
View article: From Cognitive Relief to Affective Engagement: An Empirical Comparison of AI Chatbots and Instructional Scaffolding in Physics Education
From Cognitive Relief to Affective Engagement: An Empirical Comparison of AI Chatbots and Instructional Scaffolding in Physics Education Open
Providing effective, personalized support is critical for helping students overcome conceptual difficulties in physics. However, established scaffolding methods, such as structured tiered support, are often too resource-intensive for wides…
View article: Quantum terminology in pseudoscience: exploration of pre-service physics teachers’ reasonings
Quantum terminology in pseudoscience: exploration of pre-service physics teachers’ reasonings Open
The growing public fascination with quantum technologies has inadvertently fueled the rise of pseudoscientific claims, particularly the misuse of quantum terminology in fields such as alternative medicine. This phenomenon poses a challenge…
View article: Correction on From simulation to experiment: Using KiCad to design electric circuits in the physics classroom
Correction on From simulation to experiment: Using KiCad to design electric circuits in the physics classroom Open
Erratum for the article: Dandl, K., Tóth, K., & Bitzenbauer, P. (2024). From simulation to experiment: Using KiCad to design electric circuits in the physics classroom. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Educat…
View article: Toward a more coherent and profession-related physics teacher education: Linking subject-specific and physics education content in the study entry phase
Toward a more coherent and profession-related physics teacher education: Linking subject-specific and physics education content in the study entry phase Open
The introductory phase of the physics teacher education program at the Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nuremberg (FAU), Germany, was redesigned to improve the coherence of the program and reduce the high dropout rates in the introd…
View article: The structure of learners’ perceptions of models (not only) in quantum physics: spotlight on Fidelity of Gestalt and Functional Fidelity
The structure of learners’ perceptions of models (not only) in quantum physics: spotlight on Fidelity of Gestalt and Functional Fidelity Open
In previous research, it has been argued that many of the student (mis-)conceptions of quantum concepts described in the literature as widespread among learners can be traced back to poorly developed (quantum) model perceptions that hinder…
View article: Requirements for the future Quantum Workforce: Questionnaires and answers from the study
Requirements for the future Quantum Workforce: Questionnaires and answers from the study Open
Questionnaires from the study Requirements for the future Quantum Workforce. The anonymized data from 188 participants in three study rounds in 2020 and 2021 are available on request, see earlier version. Results are published in Future qu…
View article: Empirical insights into the effects of research-based teaching strategies in quantum education
Empirical insights into the effects of research-based teaching strategies in quantum education Open
[This paper is part of the Focused Collection in Investigating and Improving Quantum Education through Research.] The present review intends to show the current state of teaching quantum-related content, to analyze and compare its learning…
View article: Introducing quantum physics concepts and Dirac notation at the secondary school level: Insights into student reasoning from an acceptance survey
Introducing quantum physics concepts and Dirac notation at the secondary school level: Insights into student reasoning from an acceptance survey Open
[This paper is part of the Focused Collection in Investigating and Improving Quantum Education through Research.] Evidence from physics education research suggests that the introduction of a formalistic description of quantum phenomena can…
View article: Design and evaluation of a questionnaire to assess learners’ understanding of quantum measurement in different two-state contexts: The context matters
Design and evaluation of a questionnaire to assess learners’ understanding of quantum measurement in different two-state contexts: The context matters Open
[This paper is part of the Focused Collection in Investigating and Improving Quantum Education through Research.] The teaching and learning of quantum physics has recently become a topic of increasing interest in physics education research…
View article: Mathematical sense making of quantum phenomena using Dirac notation: its effect on secondary school students’ functional thinking about photons
Mathematical sense making of quantum phenomena using Dirac notation: its effect on secondary school students’ functional thinking about photons Open
Previous research has consistently demonstrated that students often possess an inadequate understanding of fundamental quantum optics concepts, even after formal instruction. Findings from physics education research suggest that introducin…
View article: From simulation to experiment: Using KiCad to design electric circuits in the physics classroom
From simulation to experiment: Using KiCad to design electric circuits in the physics classroom Open
Secondary school students encounter a wide range of electronic devices in their everyday lives that are not usually covered in physics classes. Examples include mobile phone power adapters that convert high-voltage alternating current to l…
View article: Spooky action at a distance? A two-phase study into learners’ views of quantum entanglement
Spooky action at a distance? A two-phase study into learners’ views of quantum entanglement Open
Quantum entanglement is a challenging concept within the field of physics education, often eluding a full grasp by both educators and learners alike. In this paper, we report findings from a two-phase empirical study into the views of enta…
View article: From light polarization to quantum physics: Supporting lower secondary school students’ transition from gestalt to functional thinking
From light polarization to quantum physics: Supporting lower secondary school students’ transition from gestalt to functional thinking Open
In this paper, we present a new minimal mathematical conceptual approach to quantum mechanics using light polarization for lower secondary school students with the aim of bringing students closer to the so-called quantum mechanical way of …
View article: A new teaching-learning sequence to promote secondary school students’ learning of quantum physics using Dirac notation
A new teaching-learning sequence to promote secondary school students’ learning of quantum physics using Dirac notation Open
This paper describes the design of a new teaching-learning sequence on quantum physics aimed at upper secondary school students. In this teaching-learning sequence, GeoGebra simulations and interactive screen experiments are used to invest…
View article: Exploring the effect of a phenomenological teaching-learning sequence on lower secondary school students’ views of light polarisation
Exploring the effect of a phenomenological teaching-learning sequence on lower secondary school students’ views of light polarisation Open
The wave model of light in general, and the phenomenon of light polarisation in particular, are difficult topics for secondary school students. Prior research has indicated that a model-free phenomenological teaching approach may be fruitf…
View article: How do pre-service teachers view Galois theory? A questionnaire study
How do pre-service teachers view Galois theory? A questionnaire study Open
algebra is an important part of mathematics teacher education as it provides the rigorous mathematical foundations for many mathematics topics covered in school classrooms. Throughout their academic career, many secondary mathematics teach…
View article: (How) Do Pre-service Teachers Use YouTube Features in the Selection of Instructional Videos for Physics Teaching?
(How) Do Pre-service Teachers Use YouTube Features in the Selection of Instructional Videos for Physics Teaching? Open
This mixed-methods study examines how pre-service teachers select instructional videos on YouTube for physics teaching. The study focuses on the role of surface features that YouTube provides (e.g., likes, views, thumbnails) and the commen…
View article: Cross-age study on secondary school students’ views of stars
Cross-age study on secondary school students’ views of stars Open
Research in astronomy education has uncovered that many learners possess limited and fragmented understanding of stars. The corresponding misconceptions manifest in various areas such as star formation, size, the relationship between stars…
View article: Nanoscience and -technology in secondary education: A systematic literature review
Nanoscience and -technology in secondary education: A systematic literature review Open
This article provides a review of empirical research into nanoscience and -technology (NST) education at the secondary school level with regards to (a) teaching strategies or laboratory experiments implemented and evaluated for their impac…
View article: Mathematics education research on algebra over the last two decades: quo vadis?
Mathematics education research on algebra over the last two decades: quo vadis? Open
Algebra is a crucial component of mathematics education as it introduces learners to the mathematical world of modeling relationships and handling abstract quantities. The increasing volume of scholarly work in the field has been analyzed …
View article: (How) Do pre-service teachers use YouTube features in the selection of instructional videos for physics teaching?
(How) Do pre-service teachers use YouTube features in the selection of instructional videos for physics teaching? Open
This mixed-methods study examines how pre-service teachers select instructional videos on YouTube for physics teaching. It focuses on the role of surface features that YouTube provides (e.g., likes, views, thumbnails) and the comments unde…
View article: Quantum science in a nutshell: fostering students' functional understanding of models
Quantum science in a nutshell: fostering students' functional understanding of models Open
Fostering students' understanding of models is a challenge. However, in particular for learning quantum physics an elaborate understanding of models is required. We investigated activities to foster students' functional thinking about (qua…
View article: A cross-age study on secondary school students' views of stars
A cross-age study on secondary school students' views of stars Open
Research in astronomy education has uncovered that many learners possess limited and fragmented understanding of stars. The corresponding misconceptions manifest in various areas such as star formation, size, the relationship between stars…
View article: Future quantum workforce: Competences, requirements, and forecasts
Future quantum workforce: Competences, requirements, and forecasts Open
With the increasing industrial relevance of new quantum technologies, a well-educated quantum workforce becomes increasingly crucial. The foreseeable lack of workforce raises important questions. What are the expectations regarding the fut…