Year |
Name |
Title of Dissertation |
Supervisors |
2020 |
Asaf Bar-Yosef |
Promoting Personalized Teaching and Learning of Physics accompanied by a Digital Environment (PeTeL)
*Won a scholarship in memory of Avishay Bar-Ner |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2020 |
Abrashkin Ariel |
Statistical thermodynamics – Research-Based Development of a Curricular Unit in an Interdisciplinary Computational Science Program |
Prof. Edit Yerushalmi
Prof. Samuel Safran |
2020 |
Abramovitch Shahar |
Conceptualizing energy by practicing scientists, in the online media and by junior high school students. |
Prof. David Fortus |
2020 |
Ruth Waldman |
Development Aspects of the Professional Learning Community of Chemistry Teachers
Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Ron Blonder |
2019 |
Edri Haim |
Bringing Simplification Assumptions to the Forefront in Chemical and Biological Physics: Research-Based Development of an Introductory Computational Science Curriculum.
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Edit Yerushalmi
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2019 |
Levkovich Ohad |
Using Computer-Based Jmol Tasks for Molecular Modeling of Proteins by High-School Students: Development of Conceptual Framework, Examination of Learning Processes and Perceptions |
Prof. Yarden Anat |
2019 |
Steiner Ariel |
Research based design of an instroctural unit Statistical mechanics – model of the diffusion phenomenon |
Prof. Yerushalmi Edit |
2019 |
Statter David |
Teaching abstraction in computer science to middle-school students |
Prof. Armoni Michal |
2019 |
Eidin Emil |
Investigating the effect of Informal logic principles on science teachers and students |
Dr. Shwartz Yael |
2018 |
Silverman Boaz |
Explanations and justifications in Israeli mathematics textbooks and the textbook’s contribution to shaping classroom learning |
Prof. Even Ruhama |
2018 |
Ariely Moriah |
Using scientific texts as a means to promote disciplinary scientific literacy among high-school biology students
*Won a scholarship in memory of Avishay Bar-Ner |
Prof. Yarden Anat |
2018 |
Marom Eldad |
Developing thinking skills through green chemistry texts in a web-based learning environment |
Prof. Fortus David |
2018 |
Zohar Roni |
Movements As a Door for Learning Physics Concepts – Integrating Embodied Pedagogy in Teaching |
Prof. Eylon Bat-Sheva |
2018 |
Eidelman Rachel Rosanne |
E-learning in Chemistry Education: Self-Regulated Learning in a Virtual Classroom |
Dr. Shwartz Yael |
2017 |
Ailabouni Sawsan |
The impact of diagnosing teacher-made erroneous solutions, with the aid of on-line principle based feedback, on preparation for future learning |
Prof. Edit Yerushalmi
Dr. Rafi Safadi |
2017 |
Galia Zer-Kavod |
Designing and testing an Adapted Primary Literaturebased technology-enhanced environment for learning and instruction of scientific writing in high-school biology |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2016 |
Shelley Rap |
Chemical Interactions on Facebook
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Ron Blonder |
2016 |
Naama Benny |
Profiles of High-School Chemistry Teachers’ Perceived Interactions with Gifted Students in a Regular Classroom |
Prof. Ron Blonder |
2016 |
Sohair Sakhnini |
What “essential concepts and applications in nanotechnology ” should be taught in school science? A Delphi study of the expert community
*Won a scholarship in memory of Avishay Bar-Ner |
Prof. Ron Blonder |
2016 |
Avital Elbaum-Cohen |
Characteristics of Teaching and Learning in Courses for reading Mathematical Texts for Advanced Math High School Students
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Abraham Arcavi |
2016 |
Lena Rabad |
Designing a Systems Thinking Hierarchical model for Biology Education (STH-BE) and implementing it in the teaching and learning of the human transport system in junior high school |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2016 |
Jason Cooper |
Mathematicians and Primary School Teachers Learning From Each Other
*Incumbent of the Elchanan E. Bondi Memorial Prize for outstanding PhD students. |
Prof. Abraham Arcavi |
2015 |
Tom Bielik |
Characterizing the Teaching and Learning of Inquiry in the Bio-Tech Program for High School Biotechnology Majors |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2014 |
Shai Olsher |
Changes in the textbook suggested by teachers using a Wikibook |
Prof. Ruhama Even |
2014 |
Zehorit Kapach |
From Traditional Laboratory to Inquiry-Based Laboratory in High-School Physics Instruction: Professional Development of Teachers |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon, Dr. Esther Bagno |
2014 |
Giora Alexandron |
Issues in learning the language of LSC and scenario-based programming |
Prof. David Harel and Prof. Michal Armoni |
2014 |
Rahela Alfasi |
Readiness for Abstract Science |
Dr. David Fortus |
2014 |
Zvi Arica |
“Physics & Industry”: Development and Study of a Model for Promoting Excellence among Under-Achieving Students |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2014 |
Fatima Hallak |
Robotics in Computer Science Education |
Prof. Mordechai Ben-Ari and Prof. Michal Armoni |
2014 |
Awad Sharaf |
|
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2014 |
Rivka Taub |
Problem-solving strategies in a course on computational science |
Prof. Mordechai Ben-Ari, Prof. Michal Armoni |
2013 |
Zvi Arica |
“Physics & Industry”: Development and Study of a Model for Promoting Excellence among Under-Achieving Students |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2013 |
Elon Langbeheim |
Soft matter: Curriculum design of a contemporary, interdisciplinary science course for high school students
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Edit Yerushalmi Prof. Samuel Safran |
2013 |
Ronit Rozenszajn |
Exposing explicit and implicit dimensions of biology teachers’ professional knowledge in the course of a long-term professional development program
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2013 |
Shai Olsher |
Changes in the textbook performed by teachers using a Wikibook |
Prof. Ruhama Even |
2013 |
Menashe Puterkovsky |
Knowledge integration processes and Development of Conceptual Understanding within Web-Based Diagnostic Activities Focused on Common Alternative Conceptions in Introductory Physics |
Prof. Edit Yerushalmi and Dr. Esther Bagno |
2012 |
Dana Vedder-Weiss |
Characterizing environmental factors that are associated with adolescents’ motivation to learn science in and out of school |
Dr. David Fortus |
2012 |
Dvora Katchevich |
The inquiry-based chemistry laboratory as a vehicle for the enhancement of argumentation and meta-cognitive skills. |
Prof. Avi Hofstein, Dr. Rachel Mamlok-Naaman |
2012 |
Orna Fallik |
A Model for Bridging the Gap between an After-School Program and the Science-Technology Program in Middle Schools |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon and Dr. Sherman Rosenfeld |
2011 |
Michal Ayalon |
Argumentation and school mathematics
*Incumbent of the Feinberg Graduate School, Dean’s Prize for outstanding PhD students |
Prof. Ruhama Even |
2011 |
Orly Gottlib |
Teachers’ Responsiveness to Students’ Utterances in Mathematical Context |
Prof. Ruhama Even |
2011 |
Malka Yayon |
Development and validation of a tool for diagnosing conceptual knowledge of chemical bonding |
Dr. David Fortus, Dr. Rachel Mamlok-Naaman |
2010 |
Osnat Eldar |
Collaborative Diagnosis of Scientific and Pedagogical Conceptions: An Instructional Model for Teaching Optics To Pre-service Science Teachers |
Prof Bat-Sheva EylonProf Miky Ronen |
2010 |
Hagit Yarden |
Learning and teaching biotechnological methods using interactive animations |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2010 |
Iyad Dkeidek |
Inquiry in the chemistry laboratory: The case of Palestinian population |
Prof. Avi Hofstein, Dr. Rachel Mamlok-Naaman |
2010 |
Michal Stolarsky Ben-Nun |
Learning and teaching molecular genetics in Teacher-Led Outreach Laboratories (TLOL)
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2010 |
Daphna Mandler |
Chemistry in an Environmental Context: Research into a Context-Based Learning Approach |
Prof. Avi Hofstein, Dr. Rachel Mamlok-Naaman |
2010 |
Naomi Robinson |
Lesson Study as a Springboard for the Professional Development of Mathematics Teachers |
Prof. Roza Leikin |
2009 |
Hadas Gelbart |
Bringing authentic research to the biology classroom: The influence of a web-based research simulation in bioinformatics on comprehension of genetics
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Anat Yarden |
2009 |
Liora Bialer |
Teacher Evidences on the Instruction of Learning Skills for Science as a Basis for Continuous Professional Development |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon, Dr. Zahava Scherz |
2009 |
Shulamit Kapon |
Public lectures by scientists on contemporary physics topics: Characterizing explanations, instructional use, and a study of learning
*Incumbent of the Feinberg Graduate School, Dean’s Prize for outstanding PhD students |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon, Prof. Uri Ganiel |
2009 |
Rachel Cohen |
Examining the practical aspects of implementing the living cell topic as a longitudinal axis in junior – high schools |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2009 |
Dr. Hedda Falk |
Characterizing and scaffolding the enactment of adapted primary literature based high-school biology curricula |
Prof. Anat Yarden |
2009 |
Tiruwork Mulat |
Components of Success in School Mathematics among Students of Ethiopian Origin (SEO)
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Abraham Arcavi |
2009 |
Ronit Ben-Bassat Levy |
Teaching Computer Science with Animation: Attitudes and Ways of Experiencing
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Mordechai Ben-Ari |
2008 |
Ayelet Baram-Tsabari |
What do students want to know about science? Using students’ questions to identify their scientific interests
*Incumbent of the Elchanan E. Bondi Memorial Prize for outstanding PhD students. |
Dr. Anat Yarden |
2008 |
Tamar Eisenmann |
The same teacher, the same curriculum materials, different schools: What is the enacted curriculum?
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Ruhama Even |
2008 |
Hana Berger |
An “Evidence-Based” Professional Development Program for Physics Teachers Focusing on Knowledge Integration |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon, Dr. Esther Bagno |
2007 |
Roni Mualem |
Junior High School Physics: Developing, Implementing and Studying a Problem Solving Strategy for Qualitative Explanation of Phenomena |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2007 |
Shay Sofer |
“Physics and Industry”: Project Based Learning Combined with Systematic Inventive Thinking for Students in the 11th-12th grades |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2007 |
Michal Tabach |
Learning Beginning Algebra in a Computer Intensive Environment (CIE)
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Abraham Arcavi,Dr. Rina hershkowitz |
2007 |
Tami Levy Nahum ***** |
Teaching the concept of Chemical Bonding in high-school: Developing and implementing a new framework based on the analysis of misleading systemic factors |
Prof. Avi Hofstein,Dr. Rachel Mamlok-Naaman |
2007 |
Mira Kipnis |
Learning chemistry by the inquiry method in high schools in Israel
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Avi Hofstein |
2007 |
Marcel Frailich |
Implementation and Evaluation of Web-Based Learning Activities on Bonding and the Structure of Matter for 10-th Grade Chemistry |
Prof. Avi Hofstein, Dr. Miri Kesner |
2006 |
Yossi Gudovitch |
Integration of Distance Learning as Part of High School Earth Sciences Curriculum |
Prof. Nir Orion |
2005 |
Tova Kvatinsky |
Practice of probability teaching: A comparative analysis of teaching probability in classes of different levels |
Prof. Ruhama Even |
2005 |
Tali Wallach |
Teachers’ Hearing and interpretation of students’ talk and action while they engage in mathematics problem solving
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Ruhama Even |
2004 |
Esther Kapulnik |
Characterization of Change Process Occurred in Science and Technology’s Teachers, During and After Long In-service Training Programs |
Prof. Nir Orion,Prof. Uri Ganiel |
2004 |
Noa Ragonis |
Teaching Object Oriented Programming to Novices
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Mordechai Ben-Ari |
2004 |
Ornit Spektor-Levy |
High Order Learning Skills in Science Studies: Development of an Instructional Model and Research on Implementation and Students’ Learning
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon,Dr. Zahava Scherz |
2004 |
Yael Shwartz |
Chemical literacy: Defining it with teachers and assessing its expression at the high-school level
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Avi Hofstein,Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi |
2004 |
Cecile Yehezkel |
A Visualization Environment for Computer Architecture |
Prof. Mordechai Ben-Ari, Prof. Tommy Dreyfus |
2003 |
Orit Ben Tzvi Assaraf |
The Influence of Learning Earth Systems studies on the Development of Systems’ Thinking Skills in Junior High School Students |
Prof. Nir Orion,Prof. Daniel Ronen |
2003 |
Yifat Ben-David Kolikant |
Understanding concurrency: the process and the product
*Incumbent of the Almonit Prize for Outstanding Student
*Incumbent of the Gad Reshef Memorial Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Mordechai Ben-Ari |
2002 |
Miriam Carmi |
Assessing the change process of high school chemistry teachers during and after participating in a leadership program
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Avi Hofstein,Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi |
2002 |
Hannah Margel |
Learning about “materials” in junior high school: development of curriculum materials, and a longitudinal study of students’ conceptions
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon,Dr. Zahava Scherz |
2001 |
Dani Ben-Zvi |
Children as explorers: exploratory data analysis by junior high school students in a computer assisted environment
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Abraham Arcavi,Dr. Alex Friedlander |
2001 |
Dvora Cohen |
The development, implementation, and assessment of the learning module “Brain, medicines, and drugs” in high schools in Israel |
Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi,Prof. Avi Hofstein, Prof. Rami Rahamimoff(Hebrew Univ., Medical School) |
2001 |
Dorothy Langley |
Integrating inquiry activities into physics instruction in a computer-based information technology environment
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2000 |
Edit Yerushalmi |
Promoting self-monitoring in physics problem-solving: Professional development through a “cooperative teachers’ inquiry” workshop
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2000 |
Jeff Dodick |
Cognitive Factors Affecting Student Understanding of Geologic Time |
Prof. Nir Orion,Prof. Steve Weiner |
2000 |
Jakob Helfmann |
Systematic inventive thinking in junior high school study of science and technology: development, implementation and evaluation of an innovative approach to problem-solving |
Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
2000 |
Yael Kali |
The rock-cycle program as a means for fostering thinking skills: development, implementation and research
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Nir Orion,Prof. Bat-Sheva Eylon |
1999 |
Bruria Haberman |
Abstract Data Types as tools for Knowledge Representation and Problem Solving in a Prolog Environment
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Ehud Shapiro,Dr. Zahava Scherz |
1999 |
Clarisa Bercovich Guelman |
“Chaos” – a new elective subject for high school physics student: development, implementation and evaluation |
Prof. Uri Ganiel,Prof. Vered Rum-Keidar |
1998 |
Jacob Ronkin |
Interaction of light and matter – development, implementation and evaluation of new curricular unit for high_school chemistry students
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi,Prof. Ron Naaman,Advisor: Dr. Avi Hofstein |
1996 |
Miri Kesner |
Development, implementation and evaluation of different strategies of teaching industrial chemisry. Case studies in Israeli high schools
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi,Dr. Avi Hofstein |
1994 |
Esther Bagno-Gleichmann |
MAOF – Interdomain organization of knowledge: design, implementation and evaluation of instructional units for high school
*Incumbent of the Orly Kaplan Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Bat-Sheva Eylon,Prof. Uri Ganiel |
1990 |
Nir Orion |
Educational Field Trips in High School Geology: Development-Implementation-Evaluation |
Prof. Emanuel Mazor,Dr. Avi Hofstein |
1989 |
Baruch Schwarz |
The Use of Microworld to Improve Ninth Graders Concept Image of a Function: the Triple Representation Model Curriculum |
Prof. Maxim Bruckheimer,Prof. Tommy Dreyfus |
1987 |
Ita Cohen |
Various Strategies for the Teaching of the Topics of Chemical Energy and Chemical Equilibrium Development, Implementation and Evaluation |
Prof. Maxim Bruckheimer,Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi |
1987 |
Yehudit Dori |
The Development,Implementation and Evaluation of a Chemistry Curriculum for Nursing Schools in Israel |
Prof. David Samuel,Dr. Avi Hofstein |
1987 |
Zvia Markovits |
Estimation – Research and Curriculum Development |
Prof. Maxim Bruckheimer,Rina Hershkowitz |
1986 |
Ilana Hopfeld |
“Molecules and Cells of the Immune System” – An Interdisciplinary Teaching Unit in Chemistry and Biology – Development, Implementation and Evaluation
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Avi Hofstein,Prof. David Samuel,Prof. Michael Feldman |
1986 |
Michaela Ronen |
Physics in Medical Diagnosis׃ a New Physics Unit for High Schools Development,Implementation and Evaluation
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Uri Ganiel |
1985 |
Abraham Arcavi |
History of Mathematics as a Component of Mathematics Teachers Background |
Prof. Maxim Bruckheimer,Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi |
1984 |
Nurit Zehavi |
Investigation of the Effect of Assignment Projects on Mathematical Activity of Graduating Junior High School Students
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Maxim Bruckheimer,Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi |
1983 |
Hanna Arzi |
Proactive and Retroactive Effects of Courses in Sequential Physical Science Learning:a Longitudinal Evaluation
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Dr. Ruth Ben-Zvi,Prof. Uri Ganiel |
1982 |
Joshua Idar |
Physics Teaching In Ninth Grade: Identification of Learning Difficulties, Development of A Remedial Teaching Method, Its Implementation And Assessment
*Incumbent of the Keren Bar-Ner Prize for Outstanding Student |
Prof. Uri Ganiel |
1980 |
Nechemia Nae |
Chemical Industry In Israel: A New Chemistry Unit For High Schools – Development, Implementation And Evaluation |
Prof. David Samuel,Dr. Avi Hofstein |
1979 |
Peter Pezaro |
A Geochemistry Curriculum For High School Chemistry Students |
Prof. Emanuel Mazor,Prof. David Samuel |
1975 |
Avi Hofstein |
The Measurement of the Educational Effectiveness of Laboratory Work in High School Chemistry in Israel |
Prof. David Samuel,Prof. R.F. Kempa(Univ. of Keele, U. K.) |