Electromagnetic radiation: A comprehensive review of misconceptions DOI Creative Commons
Leonidas Gavrilas, Konstantinos Τ. Kotsis

Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(2), С. 19 - 38

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024

Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is integral to both the natural world and technological innovation, yet widespread misconceptions about its nature effects persist among public, educators, students. This comprehensive review examines these misconceptions, analyzing their origins–including inadequate education, complexity of EMR concepts, media misrepresentation, educators’ own misunderstandings–and impact on scientific literacy public health. By reviewing a wide range studies, we identify common misunderstandings, such as conflating ionizing non-ionizing radiation, believing all harmful, confusing irradiation with contamination. These contribute unwarranted health anxieties, resistance beneficial technologies, challenges in science education. We highlight critical need for effective education through curriculum integration, innovative teaching methods, enhanced teacher training. addressing strategic educational reforms evidence-based communication, aim foster scientifically literate society capable making informed decisions applications.

Язык: Английский

Review of Scientific Literacy of Pre-Service Teachers on Electromagnetic Radiation DOI
Konstantinos Τ. Kotsis, Leonidas Gavrilas

European Journal of Contemporary Education and E-Learning, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(1), С. 55 - 64

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

This paper examines the scientific literacy of pre-service teachers regarding electromagnetic radiation, highlighting essential role teacher education in developing future educators' comprehension intricate concepts. The study reveals substantial deficiencies existing literature, notably absence longitudinal studies and incorporation culturally responsive teaching methodologies, which are crucial for accommodating diverse student backgrounds. highlights necessity providing with a solid foundational understanding radiation to address common misconceptions improve their efficacy. Through promotion inquiry-based learning integration contemporary technological tools, preparation programs can enhance capacity link theoretical concepts practical classroom applications. findings underscore systemic training programs, indicating an urgent curriculum reforms that emphasize as element education. advocates research investigate intersections literacy, cultural contexts, pedagogical practices, utilizing methodological approaches current body knowledge. Enhancing among is cultivating educators who effectively comprehend impart complex concepts, thereby promoting greater awareness technology-oriented society.

Язык: Английский

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Electromagnetic radiation: A comprehensive review of misconceptions DOI Creative Commons
Leonidas Gavrilas, Konstantinos Τ. Kotsis

Eurasian Journal of Science and Environmental Education, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(2), С. 19 - 38

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024

Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) is integral to both the natural world and technological innovation, yet widespread misconceptions about its nature effects persist among public, educators, students. This comprehensive review examines these misconceptions, analyzing their origins–including inadequate education, complexity of EMR concepts, media misrepresentation, educators’ own misunderstandings–and impact on scientific literacy public health. By reviewing a wide range studies, we identify common misunderstandings, such as conflating ionizing non-ionizing radiation, believing all harmful, confusing irradiation with contamination. These contribute unwarranted health anxieties, resistance beneficial technologies, challenges in science education. We highlight critical need for effective education through curriculum integration, innovative teaching methods, enhanced teacher training. addressing strategic educational reforms evidence-based communication, aim foster scientifically literate society capable making informed decisions applications.

Язык: Английский

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