The traditional pedagogical paradigm in physics is based on a deductive approach. However, with the recent advances in information technology, we are facing a dramatic increase in the amount of readily available information; hence, the ability to memorize the material and provide rigorous derivations lacks significance. Our success in navigating the current "sea" of information depends increasingly on our skills in pattern recognition and prompt qualitative analysis. Inductive learning (using examples and intuition-based) is most suitable for the development of such skills. This needed change in our pedagogical paradigm remains yet to be addressed in physics curricula. We propose that incorporating inductive elements in teaching -by infusing qualitative methods - will better prepare us to deal with the new information landscape. These methods bring the learning experience closer to the realities of active research. As an example, we are presenting a compendium for teaching qualitative methods in quantum mechanics, a traditionally non-intuitive subject.

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信息时代的物理学：量子力学中的定性方法

物理学中传统的教学范式基于演绎方法。然而，随着最近信息技术的进步，我们正面临着可用信息量急剧增加的问题；因此，记忆材料和提供严格推导的能力缺乏意义。我们在当前信息“海洋”中导航的成功越来越依赖于我们在模式识别和快速定性分析方面的技能。归纳学习（使用实例和基于直觉）最适合培养此类技能。我们教学范式的这种必要改变仍有待在物理课程中解决。我们建议在教学中融入归纳元素——通过注入定性方法——将使我们更好地准备应对新的信息环境。这些方法使学习体验更接近于积极研究的现实。例如，我们正在展示量子力学中的定性方法教学纲要，量子力学是一门传统的非直观学科。