26–30 Aug 2024
Auditorium Maximum UJ
Europe/Warsaw timezone

Enhancing Secondary School Physics Teachers' Understanding of Quantum Concepts and Pedagogical Strategies Through Professional Learning Networks

28 Aug 2024, 12:40
10m
Seminar Room

Seminar Room

Poster Contemporary Physics, Modern Physics in Schools and Universities Poster session

Speaker

Kirsten Stadermann

Description

This exploratory study addresses the effectiveness of professional learning networks (PLNs) in improving high school physics teachers' understanding and teaching of quantum physics (QP). The research focuses on how participation in a quantum physics-focused PLN can increase teachers' content knowledge (CK) and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), which ultimately enhances their teaching self-efficacy. Preliminary results indicate that participation in PLNs leads to significant gains in teachers' CK and PCK, suggesting a promising path for professional development in physics education.

How would you like to present your contribution? Live in Kraków (time slot to be allotted based on the programme)
Target education level Secondary
Category Formal Education

Author

Kirsten Stadermann

Presentation materials