Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

Astronomy concepts are abstract, students find it challenging to create the mental picture to fully comprehend them. Research has shown that didactical approaches based on hands-on – minds-on learning, support learners in the understanding of physical concepts. In close collaboration with The Dutch Black Hole Consortium we created lessons using smart education techniques inspired by their researchtopics. The goal of these lessons is to stimulate reasoning skills by the use of computer-based interactive diagrams during practical astronomy oriented lessons. We will introduce our interactive concept diagrams supported by hands-on practices. We will argue their benefits in primary education classes to help increase student involvement and develop adequate concept learning in the sciences.

Biography:

My name is Ilham, I hold a master degree in Theoretical Physics and a master degree in Education. I am doing my PhD in Astronomy education at the University of Leiden in collaboration with the Amsterdam University of Applied Science (AUAS) and the DBHC.