Exploring the quantum frontier in school informatics: a pedagogical journey

Liudmyla V. Lehka; Svitlana V. Shokaliuk; Serhiy O. Semerikov

doi:10.31812/ed.576

Authors

Liudmyla V. Lehka Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5768-5475
Svitlana V. Shokaliuk Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3774-1729
Serhiy O. Semerikov Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0789-0272

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31812/ed.576

Keywords:

informatics education, general secondary education, lyceum student pedagogy, quantum technologies, quantum informatics, competencies in quantum informatics fundamentals, quantum transformation of school informatics education

Abstract

This study delves into the theoretical examination, creation, and experimental testing of diverse instructional approaches aimed at introducing lyceum students to the fundamental principles of quantum informatics. Our research encompasses the following accomplishments: 1) A comprehensive analysis of relevant literature on the teaching of quantum informatics, both within Ukraine and internationally; 2) Theoretical grounding and development of the structure and content of competencies in the fundamentals of quantum informatics for lyceum students, incorporating insights from expert surveys and the European competence framework in quantum technologies; 3) Development of a robust structural and functional model for cultivating competencies in the fundamentals of quantum informatics; 4) Proposal of a methodological framework for teaching the fundamentals of quantum informatics to lyceum students through an optional course; and 5) Experimental validation of the efficacy of the developed methodology in enhancing students' competency in the fundamentals of quantum informatics. Furthermore, we outline future scientific investigations pertaining to the quantum transformation of informatics education in schools.

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