Reimagining Quantum Mechanics Education: A Conceptual Dual-Track Framework for Diverse Learners via Design Thinking

Yiqian Ren

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250027.20261004

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Reimagining Quantum Mechanics Education: A Conceptual Dual-Track Framework for Diverse Learners via Design Thinking

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Reimagining Quantum Mechanics Education: A Conceptual Dual-Track Framework for Diverse Learners via Design Thinking
Reimagining Quantum Mechanics Education: A Conceptual Dual-Track Framework for Diverse Learners via Design Thinking
College of Science, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, China
Vol. 10, Issue 4, Pages: 127-132(2026)
Published：30 April 2026
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250027.20261004
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Ren Yiqian.Reimagining Quantum Mechanics Education: A Conceptual Dual-Track Framework for Diverse Learners via Design Thinking[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2026,10(04):127-132.
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Ren Yiqian.Reimagining Quantum Mechanics Education: A Conceptual Dual-Track Framework for Diverse Learners via Design Thinking[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2026,10(04):127-132. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250027.20261004.

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This study addresses long-standing pedagogical dilemmas in quantum tunneling instruction for undergraduates

including the one-size-fits-all mode

disconnection between theory and engineering applications

and limited hands-on experiments. Grounded in Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Design Thinking

a conceptual dual-track framework is proposed for physics and engineering students learning the one-dimensional rectangular barrier. The framework adopts a unified foundational module and differentiated pathways: Track A emphasizes theoretical rigor and computational verification

while Track B focuses on visual intuition and engineering application. A shared STM virtual experiment module serves as the convergence platform to integrate theory and practice. Literature validation confirms that this framework matches diverse learning needs

reduces cognitive barriers

and strengthens the connection between quantum principles and engineering scenarios. It provides a structured theoretical blueprint and practical guidance for instructional innovation in introductory quantum mechanics.

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