Speaker
Marijn van Nijhuis
(Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University)
Description
It is an important challenge for teacher education programs to promote deep understanding of the nature of science (NOS), and the development of a scientist identity among their students. This study examines how internships in modern physics research, as part of the program, can be employed to attain those aims. Interview data and reflective logs reveal that students feel more confident in conducting scientific inquiry. Further analysis aims to uncover how such experiences may contribute to long-term professional development. This presentation will focus on how research internships can be structured and supported to promote NOS understanding and scientist identity development.
| Education level | Pre-service and in-service teacher education |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Research focus | Students’ identity, inclusion and wellbeing |
| Research method | Educational design research (Qualitative research) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Education level |
Authors
Marijn van Nijhuis
(Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University)
Prof.
Lucy Avraamidou
(University of Groningen)
Dr
Elwin Savelsbergh
(Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University)
