Issues and Challenges in Teaching Secondary School Quantum Physics with Integrated STEM Education in Malaysia

Markus, Laurah; Sungkim, Stephanie; Ishak, Mohd. Zaki

doi:10.47405/mjssh.v6i5.774

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“…With the growth of quantum computers, an increasing number of individuals are being compelled to deal with quantum computer programming, necessitating a working knowledge of quantum physics. This has been reported in various research papers, like [22,28], or [2].…”

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confidence: 55%

“…As previously stated, quantum mechanical phenomena are difficult to comprehend when seen through the lens of a Newtonian universe. As [22] and [28] indicate, this is especially true for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The following three principles are of paramount importance: Superposition: the ability of a quantum particle to exist in two states simultaneously.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Quantum mechanics is difficult to comprehend yet crucial for high school students, according to Markus et al [22], Nita et al [28], and Angara et al [1]. This importance is growing more and more with the stronger influence of quantum computers.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…In designing the instructional module, the integrated STEM education approach was employed to instil active and meaningful QP learning, which is also highlighted in the current education setting (Bunyamin, 2015;Shahali et al, 2015;Amelia & Lilia Halim, 2019). It aims to guide teachers in highlighting the critical elements emphasised in STEM education in the learning activities, as many are still struggling to practice them in science classrooms (Amelia & Lilia Halim, 2019;Markus et al, 2021;Nur Farhana Ramli & Othman Talib, 2017).…”

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A needs analysis study in developing quantum physics instructional module for secondary school with an integrated stem education approach

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2022

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Effective instructional strategies have been highlighted in teaching Quantum physics (QP) since this topic is theoretically complex and different from classical physics. In addressing this issue, a needs analysis (NA) was carried out to identify the anticipated challenges in QP learning and facilitation (L&F) and the integration of STEM education in a physics classroom. This research is a qualitative study where a semi-structured interview was conducted with two experts in physics education and two physics teachers selected under a purposive sampling approach. The interview was one-on-one through online platforms, held during the Covid-19 pandemic’s mobility control order (MCO). The data from the semi-structured interview was analysed using thematic analysis, and the findings were presented as thematic maps. Two major themes emerged from the thematic analysis: 1) the expectation in QP L&F based on experts’ and teachers’ views and 2) the discrepancies in SSQP-STEM L&F gathered from the teachers’ opinions and perspectives. The first theme denotes 1.1) teachers’ professional development, 1.2) pedagogical content knowledge, 1.3) instructional strategy, and 1.4) QP L&F resources. The second theme describes the discrepancies of SSQP-STEM L&F in terms of 2.1) QP nature, 2.2) insufficiency of resources in QP L&F, and 2.3) teachers’ perceptions of students’ characteristics in the physics classroom, and 2.4) the teachers’ competencies issues in teaching QP. Overall, the finding shows that a practical instructional module needs to be developed to cater to the physics teachers' demands.

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Maximising the consistency of the presentation of the molecular level with its quantum mechanical description: challenges and opportunities

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2024

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Reasoning in terms of molecules has since long become fully embedded in any chemistry discourse. On the other hand, students’ familiarization with the molecular level in pre-university instruction is not always satisfactory, and their ability to view chemical phenomena in terms of what molecules do may not reach the extent and quality that would be needed to ensure effective conceptual understanding. Students may remain uncertain about the interpretation of the molecular features of a number of phenomena even through undergraduate instruction. Removing uncertainties and promoting comfortable familiarization is increasingly becoming an imperative for chemistry education, in view of the novel central role that the molecular level is acquiring not only for the customary interpretation of phenomena, but for the high variety of applications that have been blooming in recent years. Consequently, learners’ familiarization with the world of molecules needs to become more informative and complete. It is equally important that the information that they acquire about molecules be consistent with the modern descriptions, which are based on quantum mechanics. This requires accurate search for optimal balances between the need to simplify the terms of the descriptions in order to make them accessible to leaners according to the different levels of chemistry learning, and the simultaneous need to maintain adequate conceptual rigour. The present work outlines approaches which have proved viable and effective, and which rely on accurate use of language and visualization as the major explanation resources.

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Issues and Challenges in Teaching Secondary School Quantum Physics with Integrated STEM Education in Malaysia

Cited by 4 publications

References 65 publications

Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe - learning the concepts of quantum mechanics in a playful way

Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe - learning the concepts of quantum mechanics in a playful way

A needs analysis study in developing quantum physics instructional module for secondary school with an integrated stem education approach

Maximising the consistency of the presentation of the molecular level with its quantum mechanical description: challenges and opportunities

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