2026

  1. The power of knowledge: examining teachers perceptions regarding the contribution of scientific newsletters to their professional development and to their students

    Siani M., Levkovich O. & Yarden A. (2026), International Journal of Science Education. 48, 7, p. 1004-1022

    2.

  2. Into the Black Box: Explicating Black Boxes and Its Effect on Mechanistic Reasoning

    Livni Alcasid G. A. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2026), Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 63, 4-5, p. 412-432

    3.

  3. Learning Trajectories for Constructing Mechanistic Explanations and the Role Played by Epistemic Knowledge

    Molad R. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2026), Science Education. 110, 5, p. 1332-1344

    4.

  4. Explicating Black Boxes in the Biology Classroom for Promoting Mechanistic Reasoning

    Livni Alcasid G. A. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2026), Exploring Mechanistic Reasoning in Science Education. Haskel Ittah M., Graulich N. & Wahyu Bachtiar R. (eds.). p. 125-144

    5.

  5. Bringing marine microbiome research into the classroom is an essential step toward a climate literate society

    Shemi A., Vardi A. & Yarden A. (2026), Npj Climate Action. 5, 2

    6.

    2025

  6. Advancing Ecological Conceptualizations of Learning through Studying World-Making Practices in Interdisciplinary Education

    Markauskaite L., Schwartz B., Novis-Deutsch N., Papendieck A., Arthars N., Muukkonen H., Damsa C., Cohen E., Clarke J. A., Esterhazy R., Heyd-Metzuyanim E., Kajamaa A., Koichu B., Mathissen L., Tabach M., Wøien H., Yarden A., Kali Y. & Reimann P. (2025), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences. Antti R. (eds.). p. 2451-2459

    7.

  7. What can be learned from laypersons scientific practices in everyday life: a perspective on causal reasoning

    Dubovi I., Vizel T., Kashi A., Pelles-Avraham S. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2025), International Journal of Science Education

    8.

  8. The Importance of Sharing Current Scientific Information with Biology Teachers in Weekly Newsletters

    Siani M., Levkovich O., Nissan R. B., Gabara A., Alatawna M. & Yarden A. (2025), American Biology Teacher. 87, 1, p. 20-25

    9.

  9. Exploring evolution in the context of molecular genetics and ecology: a dual perspective

    Siani M. & Yarden A. (2025), Evolution: Education and Outreach. 18, 1

    10.

  10. Situation-Specific Purposes and Epistemic Games: A Framework for Teaching the Evaluation of Causal Information

    Haskel-Ittah M., Illari P. K. & Russo F. (2025), Science & Education

    11.

  11. Reflective prompt engineering: a new strategy for automated short answer scoring in biology

    Ariely M., Salman A., Yarden A. & Alexandron G. (2025), International Journal of Science Education

    12.

  12. “Black Boxes, full of them”: Biology Teachers Perception of the Role of Explanatory Black Boxes in Their Classroom

    Livni Alcasid G. A. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2025), Research in Science Education. 55, 2, p. 341-358

    13.

  13. Describing Mechanisms in COVID-19 Media Coverage: Insights for Science Education

    Mishal-Morgenstern S. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2025), Education Sciences. 15, 7, 818

    14.

  14. Promoting students critical evaluation of popular scientific articles: the influence of critical discussions using contradictory scientific texts of different genres

    Ariely M. & Yarden A. (2025), International Journal of Science Education. 48, 12, p. 1842-1867

    15.

    2024

  15. Evolution in European and Israeli school curriculaa comparative analysis

    Mavrikaki E., Realdon G., Aivelo T., Bajrami A., Dilek Bakanay Ç., Beniermann A., Blagojević J., Butkeviciene E., Cavadas B., Cossu C., Cvetković D., Drobniak S. M., Özgür Durmuş Z., Marta Dvořáková R., Eens M., Eret E., Eroglu S., Anna Gazda M., Georgiou M., Gostling N. J., Gregorčič T., Janštová V., Jenkins T., Kervinen A., Korfiatis K., Kuschmierz P., Lendvai Á. Z., de Lima J., Miri F., Nogueira T., Panayides A., Paolucci S., Papadopoulou P., Pessoa P., Pinxten R., Rios Rocha J., Fernández Sánchez A., Siani M., Sokoli E., Sousa B., Stasinakis P. K., Torkar G., Valackiene A., Varga M., Vázquez Ben L., Yarden A. & Sá-Pinto X. (2024), International Journal of Science Education. 46, 15, p. 1623-1649

    16.

  16. The sociopolitical in human genetics education

    Duncan R. G., Krishnamoorthy R., Harms U., Haskel-Ittah M., Kampourakis K., Gericke N., Hammann M., Jimenez-Aleixandre M., Nehm R. H., Reiss M. J. & Yarden A. (2024), Science. 383, 6685, p. 826-828

    17.

  17. Anna Karenina Strikes Again: Pre-Trained LLM Embeddings May Favor High-Performing Learners

    Schleifer A. G., Klebanov B. B., Ariely M. & Alexandron G. (2024), Proceedings of the 19th Workshop on Innovative Use of NLP for Building Educational Applications. Tack A., Horbach A., Kochmar E., Burstein J., Bexte M., Laarmann-Quante R., Yaneva V. & Yuan Z. (eds.). p. 391-402

    18.

  18. Teaching immunology in the 21st century: a scoping review of emerging challenges and strategies

    Siani M., Dubovi I., Borushko A. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2024), International Journal of Science Education. 46, 17, p. 1826-1847

    19.

  19. Algal blooms in the ocean: hot spots for chemically mediated microbial interactions

    Kuhlisch C., Shemi A., Barak-Gavish N., Schatz D. & Vardi A. (2024), Nature Reviews Microbiology. 22, 3, p. 138-154

    20.

  20. Possible Connections Between Knowledge and Acceptance of Evolution Amongst Jewish Religious Preservice Science Teachers Who Learned About Human Evolution

    Siani M. & Yarden A. (2024), Journal of Science Teacher Education. 35, 6, p. 545-571

    21.

  21. Causal thinking in science education and the challenges it holds

    Haskel-Ittah M. (2024), The Routledge Handbook of Causality and Causal Methods. 1st ed. p. 661-670

    22.

  22. The potential for reconciling pedagogical tradition and innovation: the case of socioscientific argumentation

    Zafrani E. & Yarden A. (2024), Instructional Science. 52, 3, p. 385-415

    23.

    2023

  23. Explanatory black boxes and mechanistic reasoning

    Haskel-Ittah M. (2023), Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 60, 4, p. 915-933

    24.

  24. Teacher preparation and evolution education: challenges and opportunitiesintroduction to the special issue

    Harms U. & Yarden A. (2023), Evolution: Education and Outreach. 16, 1, 14

    25.

  25. Characterisation of knowledge of cancer, illness perceptions and their interaction among high-school students

    Haskel-Ittah M. & George-Levi S. (2023), International Journal of Science Education. 45, 9, p. 709-733

    26.

  26. Oh Deer Practicing Scientific Inquiry and Data Literacy through an Authentic Gazelle Data Set

    Bar C. & Yarden A. (2023), American Biology Teacher. 85, 5, p. 245-251

    27.

    2022

  27. Introducing Authentic Datasets into the Biology Classroom: Teachers' Considerations when Designing Digital Instruction Units

    Bar C., Dorfman B. S. & Yarden A. (2022), International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All. Chan C., Chinn C., Tan E. & Kali Y. (eds.). p. 227-234

    28.

  28. Evolution education in light of religious science teachers and scientists conceptions of evolution and religion

    Stahi-Hitin R. & Yarden A. (2022), Evolution education & outreach. 15, 1, 8

    29.

  29. Student Opposition to Learning Evolution and How Teachers Deal with This following a Teacher Training Course

    Siani M., Stahi-Hitin R. & Yarden A. (2022), Journal of Science Teacher Education. 33, 7, p. 764-785

    30.

  30. Dialog-constraining institutional logics and their interactional manifestation in the science classroom

    Zafrani E. & Yarden A. (2022), Science Education. 106, 1, p. 142-171

    31.

  31. Genetics Education: Current Challenges and Possible Solutions

    Haskel Ittah M. & Yarden A. (2022)

    32.

  32. How might authentic scientific experiences promote an understanding of genetics in high school?

    Dorfman B. S. & Yarden A. (2022), Genetics Education: Current Challenges and Possible Solutions. Yarden A. & Haskel-Ittah M. (eds.). 1 ed. p. 87-104

    33.

  33. “I Think that Teachers Do Not Teach Evolution Because It Is Complicated”: Difficulties in Teaching and Learning Evolution in Israel

    Siani M. & Yarden A. (2022), International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 20, 3, p. 481-501

    34.

  34. Introducing Evolution of the Human Lactase Gene Using an Online Interactive Activity

    Siani M. & Yarden A. (2022), American Biology Teacher. 84, 1, p. 16-21

    35.

  35. Biology teachers' re-designed eLearning units: The relationships between knowledge types and scientific practices

    Bar C., Siani M. & Yarden A. (2022), International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All. Chan C., Chinn C., Tan E. & Kali Y. (eds.). p. 993-996

    36.

  36. A Lighter Shade of Black Boxes: Students' Interpretations of the Distinction Between Black Box Explanations and Unpacked Mechanistic Explanations

    Alcasid G. A. L. & Haskel-Ittah M. (2022), Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2022. Chan C., Chinn C., Tan E. & Kali Y. (eds.). p. 43-50

    37.

  37. Scientists and teachers attitudes toward relating to religion when teaching evolution

    Stahi-Hitin R. & Yarden A. (2022), Evolution: Education and Outreach. 15, 1, 18

    38.

  38. Biology teachers' reflections on the benefits and challenges of using scanning electron microscopes in a biology classroom

    Dorfman B. S. & Yarden A. (2022), International Collaboration toward Educational Innovation for All. Chan C., Chinn C., Tan E. & Kali Y. (eds.). p. 1065 1068

    39.

  39. Should high-school biology teachers relate to students religious faith when teaching evolution? The perspective of Jewish teachers

    Stahi-Hitin R. & Yarden A. (2022), International Journal of Science Education. 44, 7, p. 1186-1207

    40.

  40. Design practices and principles for promoting dialogic argumentation via interdisciplinarity

    Koichu B., Schwarz B. B., Heyd-Metzuyanim E., Tabach M. & Yarden A. (2022), Learning, Culture and Social Interaction. 37, 100657

    41.

  41. How Can We Help Students Reason About the Mechanisms by Which Genes Affect Traits?

    Haskel-Ittah M. (2022), Genetics Education. p. 71-86

    42.

  42. Molecular animations in genomics education: designing for whom?

    Patterson K., Terrill B., Dorfman B., Blonder R. & Yarden A. (2022), Trends in Genetics. 38, 6, p. 517-520

    43.

    2021

  43. Teaching and Learning Biology Using Authentic Tools and Databases: The Interaction between Scientific Knowledge Elements

    Yarden A. & Levkovich O. (2021), Long-term Research and Development in Science Education: What Have We Learned?. p. 71-90

    44.

  44. Language as a realization of scientific reasoning in scientific texts and its importance for promoting secondary school students' disciplinary literacy

    Ariely M. & Yarden A. (2021), The Routledge Handbook of Scientific Communication. 1 ed. p. 370-380

    45.

  45. Conceptualizing learning about proteins with a molecular viewer in high school based on the integration of two theoretical frameworks

    Levkovich O. & Yarden A. (2021), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 49, 6, p. 917-925

    46.

  46. Long-Term Research and Development in Science Education: What Have We Learned?

    Hofstein A., Arcavi A., Eylon B. & Yarden A. (2021)

    47.

  47. Computational Problem Solving in Plethora

    Armoni M., Gal-Ezer J., Haskel Ittah M., Marelly R. & Szekely S. (2021)

    48.

  48. Undergraduate Students Reasoning about Genetic Mechanisms

    Haskel-Ittah M. & Duncan R. G. (2021), ISLS Annual Meeting 2021 Reflecting the Past and Embracing the Future - 15th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2021. de Vries E., Ahn J. & Hod Y. (eds.). p. 107-114

    49.

    2020

  49. Science Teachers as Proponents of Socio-Scientific Inquiry-Based Learning: From Professional Development to Classroom Enactment

    Cohen R., Zafrani E. & Yarden A. (2020), Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. p. 117-132

    50.

  50. K-12 education in biochemistry and molecular biology: A parallel session at the IUBMB/PSBMB 2019 \u201cHarnessing Interdisciplinary Education in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology\u201d conference

    Ortiz P. A., Ramos J. D. A., Yarden A., Yu G. F. B. & Macaulay J. O. (2020), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 48, 6, p. 599-601

    51.

  51. Students understanding of the dynamic nature of genetics: Characterizing undergraduates explanations for interaction between genetics and environment

    Haskel-Ittah M., Duncan R. G. & Yarden A. (2020), CBE Life Sciences Education. 19, 3, p. 1-13, ar37

    52.

  52. “Evolution? I Dont Believe in It”: Theological Tensions Surrounding the Implementation of Evolution in the Israeli Curricula

    Siani M. & Yarden A. (2020), Science and Education. 29, 2, p. 411-441

    53.

    2019

  53. Reasoning about genetic mechanisms: Affordances and constraints for learning

    Haskel-Ittah M., Duncan R. G., Vazquez-Ben L. & Yarden A. (2019), Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 57, 3, p. 342-367

    54.

  54. Insights from the new horizons in biochemistry and molecular biology education conference. September 6-8, 2017, Rehovot, Israel

    Macaulay J., Akdogan G. G. & Yarden A. (2019), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 48, 2, p. 93-98

    55.

  55. Why are we teaching this?: strings and beyond

    Armoni M. (2019), ACM Inroads. 10, 1, p. 30-32

    56.

  56. Teachers personalize videos and animations of biochemical processes: results from a professional development workshop

    Dorfman B., Terrill B., Patterson K., Yarden A. & Blonder R. (2019), Chemistry Education Research and Practice. 20, 4, p. 772-786

    57.

  57. Toward narrowing the theorypractice gap: characterizing evidence from in-service biology teachers questions asked during an academic course

    Furman Shaharabani Y. & Yarden A. (2019), International Journal of STEM Education. 6, 1, 21

    58.

  58. Harnessing robotic automation and web-based technologies to modernize scientific outreach

    Dahan O., Dorfman B., Sayin S., Rosener B., Hua T., Yarden A. & Mitchell A. (2019), PLoS Biology. 17, 6, e3000348

    59.

  59. Analyzing the Language of an Adapted Primary Literature Article: Towards a Disciplinary Approach of Science Teaching Using Texts

    Ariely M., Livnat Z. & Yarden A. (2019), Science & Education. 28, 1-2, p. 63-85

    60.

    2018

  60. Using Authentic Texts to Promote Disciplinary Literacy in Biology

    Ariely M. & Yarden A. (2018), Teaching Biology in Schools. Kampourakis K. & Reiss M. J. (eds.). 1st Edition ed. New York p. 204-215

    61.

  61. As Symbol as That: Inconsistencies in Symbol Systems of Alleles in Textbooks, and Students' Justifications for Them

    Livni-Alcasid G. A., Haskel-Ittah M. & Yarden A. (2018), Education Sciences. 8, 3, 110

    62.

  62. Students' Conception of Genetic Phenomena and Its Effect on Their Ability to Understand the Underlying Mechanism

    Haskel-Ittah M. & Yarden A. (2018), CBE Life Sciences Education. 17, 3, 36

    63.

  63. Does interest have an expiration date? An analysis of students' questions as resources for context-based learning

    Swirski H., Baram-Tsabari A. & Yarden A. (2018), International Journal of Science Education. 40, 10, p. 1136-1153

    64.

    2017

  64. Reaching a Consensus on the Definition of Genetic Literacy that Is Required from a Twenty-First-Century Citizen

    Boerwinkel D. J., Yarden A. & Waarlo A. J. (2017), Science & Education. 26, 10, p. 1087-1114

    65.

  65. Toward Bridging the Mechanistic Gap Between Genes and Traits by Emphasizing the Role of Proteins in a Computational Environment

    Haskel-Ittah M. & Yarden A. (2017), Science & Education. 26, 10, p. 1143-1160

    66.

  66. Becoming a Science Activist: A Case Study of Students' Engagement in a Socioscientific Project

    Zafrani E. & Yarden A. (2017), Sisyphus - Journal of Education. 5, 3, p. 44-67

    67.

    2016

  67. Making authentic science accessible: the benefits and challenges of integrating bioinformatics into a high-school science curriculum

    Machluf Y., Gelbart H., Ben-Dor S. & Yarden A. (2016), Briefings in Bioinformatics. 18, 1, p. 145-159

    68.

  68. A WntD-Dependent Integral Feedback Loop Attenuates Variability in Drosophila Toll Signaling

    Rahimi N., Averbukh I., Haskel Ittah I. M., Degani N., Schejter E., Barkai N. & Shilo B. (2016), Developmental Cell. 36, 4, p. 401-414

    69.

    2015

  69. מורים מובילים לשינוי: התפתחות מקצועית של מורים לביוטכנולוגיה כאמצעי להטמעת למידה והוראה של ביואינפורמטיקה בשדה

    Machluf Y., Ronit S., Sekal R., Levkowitz O., Avraham E. & Yarden A. (2015), Journal of the National Teachers' Center for the Scientific Technological Professions. 10, p. 18-25

    70.

  70. Adapted Primary Literature: The Use of Authentic Scientific Texts in Secondary Schools

    Yarden A., Norris S. P. & Phillips L. M. (2015)

    71.

  71. Exposing biology teachers' tacit views about the knowledge that is required for teaching using the repertory grid technique

    Rozenszajn R. & Yarden A. (2015), Studies in Educational Evaluation. 47, p. 19-27

    72.

    2014

  72. Expansion of Biology Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) During a Long-Term Professional Development Program

    Rozenszajn R. & Yarden A. (2014), Research in Science Education. 44, 1, p. 189-213

    73.

  73. Developing seventh grade students' systems thinking skills in the context of the human circulatory system

    Raved L. & Yarden A. (2014), Frontiers in Public Health. 2, DEC, 260

    74.

    2013

  74. Integrating bioinformatics into senior high school: Design principles and implications

    Machluf Y. & Yarden A. (2013), Briefings in Bioinformatics. 14, 5, p. 648-660

    75.

    2012

  75. Separating the research question from the laboratory techniques: Advancing high-school biology teachers' ability to ask research questions

    Hasson E. & Yarden A. (2012), Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 49, 10, p. 1296-1320

    76.

  76. Self-organized shuttling: Generating sharp dorsoventral polarity in the early Drosophila embryo

    Haskel-Ittah M., Ben-Zvi D., Branski-Arieli M., Schejter E. D., Shilo B. Z. & Barkai N. (2012), Cell. 150, 5, p. 1016-1028

    77.

    2011

  77. Quantifying The Gender Gap in Science Interests

    Baram-Tsabari A. & Yarden A. (2011), International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 9, 3, p. 523-550

    78.

  78. Supporting learning of high-school genetics using authentic research practices: The teacher's role

    Gelbart H. & Yarden A. (2011), Journal of Biological Education. 45, 3, p. 129-135

    79.

  79. Studying Biotechnological Methods Using Animations: The Teacher's Role

    Yarden H. & Yarden A. (2011), Journal of Science Education and Technology. 20, 6, p. 689-702

    80.

  80. Authenticity in biology education: Benefits and challenges

    Yarden A. & Carvalho G. S. (2011), Journal of Biological Education. 45, 3, p. 118-120

    81.

    2010

  81. Learning using dynamic and static visualizations: Students' comprehension, prior knowledge and Conceptual Status of a biotechnological method

    Yarden H. & Yarden A. (2010), Research in Science Education. 40, 3, p. 375-402

    82.

    2009

  82. Reading science texts - Epistemology, inquiry, authenticity - A rejoinder to Jonathan Osborne

    Norris S. P., Falk H., Federico-Agraso M., Jiménez-Aleixandre M. P., Phillips L. M. & Yarden A. (2009), Research in Science Education. 39, 3, p. 405-410

    83.

  83. Learning molecular genetics in Teacher-Led Outreach Laboratories

    Ben-Nun M. S. & Yarden A. (2009), Journal of Biological Education. 44, 1, p. 19-25

    84.

  84. Reading scientific texts: Adapting primary literature for promoting scientific literacy. Guest editorial

    Yarden A. (2009), Research in Science Education. 39, 3, p. 307-311

    85.

  85. A learning progression for deepening students'understandings of modern genetics across the 5 <sup>th</sup>- 10 <sup>th</sup> grades

    Duncan R. G., Rogat A. D. & Yarden A. (2009), Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 46, 6, p. 655-674

    86.

  86. Identifying meta-clusters of students' interest in science and their change with age

    Baram-Tsabari A. & Yarden A. (2009), Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 46, 9, p. 999-1022

    87.

  87. Supporting teaching and learning using authentic scientific texts: A rejoinder to Danielle J. Ford

    Yarden A., Falk H., Federico-Agraso M., Jiménez-Aleixandre M. P., Norris S. P. & Phillips L. M. (2009), Research in Science Education. 39, 3, p. 391-395

    88.

    2008

  88. Teaching a biotechnology curriculum based on adapted primary literature

    Falk H., Brill G. & Yarden A. (2008), International Journal of Science Education. 30, 14, p. 1841-1866

    89.

  89. Girls biology, boys physics: Evidence from free-choice science learning settings

    Baram-Tsabari A. & Yarden A. (2008), Research in Science & Technological Education. 26, 1, p. 75-92

    90.

    2007

  90. Learning with a Unified Curriculum: Science Students' Knowledge Organisation and Cognitive Flexibility

    Eilam B. & Yarden A. (2007), Curriculum and Teaching. 22, 2, p. 5-27

    91.

  91. Interest in biology: A development shift characterized using self-generated questions

    Baram-Tsabari A. & Yarden A. (2007), American Biology Teacher. 69, 9, p. 532-540

    92.

    2006

  92. Learning genetics through an authentic research simulation in bioinformatics

    Gelbart H. & Yarden A. (2006), Journal of Biological Education. 40, 3, p. 107-112

    93.

    2005

  93. Text genre as a factor in the formation of scientific literacy

    Baram-Tsabari A. & Yarden A. (2005), Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 42, 4, p. 403-428

    94.

    2004

  94. The learning processes of two high-school biology students when reading primary literature

    Brill G., Falk H. & Yarden A. (2004), International Journal of Science Education. 26, 4, p. 497-512

    95.

    2003

  95. Teachers' journal club: bridging between the dynamics of biological discoveries and biology teachers

    Brill G., Falk H. & Yarden A. (2003), Journal of Biological Education. 37, 4, p. 168-170

    96.

  96. Learning biology through research papers: A stimulus for question-askingbyhigh-school students

    Brill G. & Yarden A. (2003), Cell Biology Education. 2, 4, p. 266-274

    97.

    2001

  97. Primary literature as a basis for a high-school biology curriculum

    Yarden A., Brill G. & Falk H. (2001), Journal of Biological Education. 35, 4, p. 190-195

    98.

    1987

  98. The development and implementation of a teaching unit on the immune system for secondary schools in Israel

    SCHMIDTHOPFELD I., Hofstein A. & Samuel D. (1987), International Journal of Science Education. 9, 1, p. 37-42

    99.