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Adaptive Physics for Real Barbies and Kens – Special Educational Needs for Physically Disabled High School Students in Physics Classes

4 Jul 2025, 09:20
20m
CM1.26 (Gorlaeus building)

CM1.26

Gorlaeus building

Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden
Oral presentation Educational research methodology (METHOD) Parallel oral presentations METHOD

Speaker

Anna Barsy (Mozgásjavító EGYMI)

Description

A few decades ago, Barbie dolls appeared, presenting an idealized body image and indirectly affecting education. The curriculum and methods seemed designed for non-existent students. Nowadays, the toy industry recognizes the need for toys with real personality traits. We should not delay; not all students in physics classes are equally super-capable, and there are increasing special educational needs. Our methods should adapt to these personal learning needs. This inclusive approach is challenging, and the present work offers ideas for solutions.

Education level Age 15-18 (Secondary education)
Physics topic Full curriculum
Research focus Innovative instructional strategies and pathways
Research method Innovative research strategies (Try-out) (Qualitative research)
Organizing preference criteria Education level

Author

Anna Barsy (Mozgásjavító EGYMI)

Presentation materials