30 June 2025 to 4 July 2025
Leiden University, Gorlaeus building
Europe/Amsterdam timezone
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The ethical role of a Physicist, especially that of a Physics teacher, in contemporary society”

3 Jul 2025, 13:30
1h 30m
Leiden University, Gorlaeus building

Leiden University, Gorlaeus building

Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/locations/gorlaeus-building#tab-1
Panel discussion Identity and Belonging in physics (IDENT) Panel discussion

Speaker

Mrs Elina Karagiannidou (Department of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

Description

Abstract.

This Panel Discussion seeks to investigate the ethical aspects of Physics as a profession, focusing on Physics education and instruction. Relating Physics to the ethical issues in contemporary society has become more and more important, since Physics is involved in or is the basis for many worldwide phenomena and other situations that present problems requiring resolution or treatment according to - among other points of view - their ethical substance and dimension. We believe that there is a definite need for Physics, especially Physics in classrooms and amphitheaters, to address these social, economical and environmental, as well as other, phenomena.

Education level All ages
Physics topic Interdisciplinary topics
Research focus Students’ identity, inclusion and wellbeing
Research method Other

Authors

Mrs Aikaterini Benisi (M.Ed., Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece) Prof. Aristotelis Gkiolmas (Department (School) of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece) Mrs Elina Karagiannidou (Department of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece) Prof. Gianna Katsiampoura (Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece) Mrs Zografia Papanagiotou (M.Ed. Department of Pedagogy and Primary EDucatikon, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)

Presentation materials