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PAFSE integrates a list of innovative and impactful EU projects that have made significant contributions to European Research Area
PAFSE was considered by the European Research Agency (ERA) as one of the most innovative and impactful projects in the European Union due to its significant contribution to the European Research Area (EEA). In preparation for a high-level stakeholder ERA conference to be held on 18-19 September 2024, the agency selected a number of innovative and impactful EU projects that have made significant contributions to the ERA under Actions within the current ERA Policy Agenda. We’re thrilled to share that ...
The role of Educational Scenarios in sustaining interactive learning
An educational scenario helps instructional designers to plan and organize effective, sustainable interactive learning experiences, and aids teachers in implementing these experiences. Among the benefits of an educational scenario are the organization of the “didactic tetrahedron” (teachers – students – content – digital technology) and the implementation models like TPACK. Interactivity in an educational scenario is sustained through learner-centered approaches and meaningful learning activities. Digital technology contributes to both when used as “cognitive tool”. This means using software applications like ...
AMU: Another scientific day with PAFSE!
Employees of the Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and prof. UAM Ph.D. Michał Klichowski from the Unit for Learning Process Studies had the pleasure of conducting classes for students of Poznań schools on Friday, June 7. Employees of the Department of Animal Physiology and Developmental Biology conducted practical classes on organ isolation using the biomedical model of insects, and the Professor presented the issue "Is it possible to hack the brain", which led to a great discussion. ...
University of Cyprus: Artifacts from the European Research Project Partnerships for Science Education (PAFSE) created by students in Cyprus schools during the 2023-24 school year.
Students from PAFSE schools in Cyprus documented their research findings and the processes of their school projects by creating posters, PowerPoint presentations, debates, theatrical performances, brochures, and articles for local social media and newspapers. The PAFSE schools were supported by the PAFSE Project Researcher Dr Andreani Baytelman from the University of Cyprus. Here are some samples of the students’ artifacts: Artifacts from Paralimni Gymnasium, Cyprus (school year 2023-2024) Lead Teachers: Theonie Loizou, Salomi Hadjiconstantinou, Marie Constanti. Artifacts from Paralimni ...
AMU: Protective vaccinations – their role in the life of society; PSSE in Poznań with workshops at school
On June 29, Mr. Jarosław Gumienny, head of the Epidemiology Department of PSSE in Poznań, conducted classes about importance of vaccinations. Students of 7 grade of the COGITO Primary School in Poznań, using presentations prepared in groups, answered questions such as: What does a healthy lifestyle mean? What are vaccinations? What are infectious diseases? What are the benefits of getting vaccinated? The workshops were summarized by a film accompanied by a lively and interesting discussion between students.
PAFSE at the 40th Anniversary of the UoI Department of Primary Education
This year, the Department of Primary Education at the University of Ioannina is celebrating its 40th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the department hosted a symposium on May 24, 2024, which attracted over 300 participants. The following day, May 25, 2024, featured a series of cultural events. During the celebrations, PAFSE members showcased how emerging technologies are enhancing educational research and practice, particularly in the context of public health education as outlined in their project.
AMU: PAFSE workshops in Krzyż Wielkopolski
May 27, 2024 is another day of classes with fantastic young people from the school in Krzyż Wielkopolski. This time we explored issues related to argumentation, the structure and function of the human excretory system, and thanks to the kindness of the employees of PSSE from Czarnków, the students learned about issues related to the extension of the work of this unit, focusing, among others, on: on topics such as water quality testing or vaccinations. The last results were presentations ...
