Reference matrix as a teacher support tool in conducting the teaching of quantum mechanics for a degree in physics

Abstract

This work investigated how the process of training physics teachers in the area of quantum mechanics (QM) in Brazil has been. To this end, documents that guide the educational processes in the country were analyzed, such as the National Curriculum Guidelines (NCG) and bibliographic sources that address the theme. After analyzing these documents, a Reference Matrix (RM) was presented in order to become an instrument to support the teacher in conducting the teaching of QM. It is believed that it is possible to articulate curricular proposals/courses of QM with the focus on the history and philosophy of science that explain the contents through a contextualization directly related to the development and advancement of quantum theory leading students to reflect on how to teach was his future teaching practice. Having made a bridge with the curricular components present in the undergraduate courses in physics of the institutions of the country in the area of QM, we conclude that the relations between the QM, degree in physics and the training process permeate, mostly the contents of the old quantum theory. However, for a more effective training in this area, it is suggested that the curricular components approach the modern QM in a contextualized way. The RM represents a possibility to glimpse paths to the necessary change.