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Using The Trailer Technique to Introduce Marie Curie's Life and Raise Awareness of Being a Woman in Physics

2 Jul 2025, 09:00
20m
BM1.26 (Gorlaeus building)

BM1.26

Gorlaeus building

Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden
Oral presentation Instructional strategies & Curricula (INSTR) Parallel oral presentations INSTR

Speakers

Dr Beril Yılmaz Senem (Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University)Dr Şule Kösem (Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University)

Description

The book trailer technique urges students to create a trailer that engages them deeply with a book. This study adapts this technique to physics education, focusing on the life of Marie Curie and raising awareness of the challenges women face in science. Pre-service science teachers read about Curie and prepared a 3-minute trailer. Data was collected through pre- and post-questions, evaluation forms, group discussions, and interviews. Students expressed inspiration from Curie's dedication, sacrifice, and determination. Although they found the trailer preparation challenging, they felt it enhanced their understanding of Curie's scientific contributions, including her discovery of radioactivity.

Education level Pre-service and in-service teacher education
Physics topic Other
Research focus Innovative instructional strategies and pathways
Research method Educational design research (Qualitative research)
Organizing preference criteria Research focus

Authors

Dr Beril Yılmaz Senem (Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University) Dr Şule Kösem (Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University)

Presentation materials