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Dr. Ohad Levkovich
Administrative CoordinatorEmaill ohad.levkovich@weizmann.ac.il Phone +972-8-934-2273 -
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I am a marine microbiologist, with diverse experience in field and lab work. My current project is aiming to promote marine and climate literacy within the high-school community. I am developing novel teaching materials based on cutting-edge scientific research, in order to provide a fundamental understanding of the impacts of climate change on marine biota.
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My research focuses on investigating the impact of introducing middle and high school students to climate change adaptive primary literature, and its effect on their inquiry competencies. In my PhD work, I introduce middle and high school students to adaptive primary scientific literature, with a focus on climate change. These adaptive primary papers maintain the canonical structure, argumentative genre, and evidence-based conclusions of original scientific papers. My goal is to analyze how this exposure to scientific methodology can enhance students' abilities to design and conduct experiments, and to draw conclusions based on data-driven evidence. Ultimately, my research aims to explore the potential of adaptive primary papers in providing an apprenticeship-like experience for students in their inquiry process.
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As a PhD student in science education with three decades of teaching experience in biology and science and developing learning materials, I've led numerous professional learning communities and witnessed firsthand how teaching methodology often matters more than content delivery. My extensive experience has reinforced my belief in education's transformative power to create positive change in our world. This insight drives my current research focus on teacher education and professional development, aiming to enhance professional development frameworks that will benefit both teachers and students.
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I have been a high school teacher for approximately 10 years. I began my professional journey as a veterinarian, graduating from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After nearly a decade of working in veterinary medicine, I transitioned to education through an academic retraining program and have remained in this field ever since. In recent years, I’ve been creating digital activities using the PETL platform and taking part in different projects in the Department of Science Education. Now, I’m starting my Ph.D. in the same department, excited to dive even deeper into this field.
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With over 20 years of experience teaching Biology and Biotechnology, I am passionate about inspiring students and fostering their curiosity about the natural world. By continuously renewing and adapting my teaching strategies, I strive to make science education both effective and relevant. Being in the Master's program has provided an exciting opportunity to reembrace the role of a learner while exploring and engaging in research in the field of science education.
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Merav Siani
Postdoc
2019 - 2022
Head of the Science Teaching Department, Herzog Academic College, Alon Shvoot, Israel
Esther Laslo
Postdoc
2018 - 2019
Bat Shahar Dorfman
Postdoc
2017 - 2020
Michal Haskel-Ittah
Postdoc
2015 - 2018
Currently Senior Scientist, Department of Science Teaching, Weizmann Institute of Science
Inbal Flash-Gvili
Postdoc
2014 - 2016
Yossy Machluf
Postdoc
2009 - 2012
Director of Research Processing, RAMA - The National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Yael Furman Shaharabani
Postdoc
2009 - 2011
Senior Lecturer, Braude College of Engineering, Karmiel
Eilat Hasson
Postdoc
2008 - 2010
Pazit Libros
Postdoc
2003 - 2005
Gilat Brill
Postdoc 1998-2000
Academic Advisor, Department of Science Teaching, Weizmann Institute of Science
Carmel Bar
PhD 2023
Eran Zafrani
PhD 2022, MSc 2016
Reut Stahi-Hitin
PhD 2022
Ohad Levkovich
PhD 2019
Head of the National Center for High-School Biology Teachers
Moriah Ariely
PhD 2018, MSc 2008
Senior Intern, Department of Science Teaching, Weizmann Institute of Science
Galia Zer Kavod
PhD 2017
Lena Raved
PhD 2016
Tom Bielik
PhD 2015
Assistant Professor at Radboud University
Ronit Rozenszajn
PhD 2013
Levinsky Wingate Academic center
Michal Stolarsky Ben-Nun
PhD 2010
Davidson Institute of Science Education
Hagit Yarden
PhD 2010
Pedagogical Designer, The Open University of Israel
Hedda Falk
PhD 2009
Rachel Cohen
PhD 2009
Hadas Gelbart
PhD 2009
Manager of Formative Assessment, RAMA - The National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation in Education
Ayelet Baram-Tsabari
PhD 2007
Professor, Faculty of Education in Science and Technology, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Dina Bartov
MSc 2022
Sigal Ofir
MSc 2022
Gur Arie Livni Alcasid
MSc 2019
Hadas Gardi
MSc 2019
Dickla Elbaz
MSc 2007
Nir Esterman
MSc 2005
Einat Mizrahi
MSc 2002
Shlomit Hadad
MSc 2002