Speakers
Luisa Lovisetti
(University of Milan, Department of Physics)
Marco Giliberti
(Università degli Studi di Milano)
Description
Quantum Mechanics (QM) is often taught without sufficient attention to its historical context. This lack of historical perspective affects learners at all levels, from high-school teachers to young researchers. As Physics Education Research Group in Milan, we conducted a study with high-school teachers and prospective teachers to investigate whether and how a series of selected historical aspects can be useful for fostering a better understanding of the Nature of Science and the conceptual structure of QM. We will present the results of our research, which overall strongly support the inclusion of historical aspects in the teaching of QM.
| Education level | Age over 18 (excluding teacher education) |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Quantum mechanics |
| Research focus | Other |
| Research method | Other |
| Organizing preference criteria | Physics topic |
Authors
Luisa Lovisetti
(University of Milan, Department of Physics)
Marco Giliberti
(Università degli Studi di Milano)
