Quantum Technology as Occupational Field: Twofold Practice in Physics Teacher Preparation
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Beitragende
Abstract
The relevance of quantum technologies has increased markedly in recent years, with projections into the future indicating a continuation of this trend. Thus, it is anticipated that there will be a notable surge in demand for experts in the domain of quantum technologies. This underscores the significance of educational institutions, especially schools, in fostering interest in this field, not only through outreach initiatives but also within the academic context, by disseminating knowledge about this rapidly evolving professional sector. Teachers occupy a pivotal position in this endeavour. Thus, they must be empowered to design lessons that introduce school students to this topic by providing insights into the content as well as the professional contexts. To this end, a university course for prospective physics teachers was developed, integrating theoretical quantum physics knowledge and first-hand concrete experiences through a didactic industrial internship in quantum technology companies. Based on these experiences, the prospective physics teachers created their own teaching units and tested them with classes at school. The impact of the course on prospective teachers’ attitudes and knowledge was investigated through semi-structured interviews. The preliminary results indicate that the programme is achieving its goals and suggest potential areas for improvement.
Details
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
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| Aufsatznummer | 012069 |
| Fachzeitschrift | Journal of Physics: Conference Series |
| Jahrgang | 3203 |
| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 1 März 2026 |
| Peer-Review-Status | Ja |
Externe IDs
| unpaywall | 10.1088/1742-6596/3203/1/012069 |
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