About us | Department of Physics Education

About us

Research and Cooperation

At our department, we conduct research focused on, for example, students' intrinsic motivation, perspectives of stakeholders on science education, or outcomes of upper-secondary physics education. Additionally, we engage in international cooperation through initiatives like Science on Stage, assessments such as TIMSS and PISA, and revisions of educational frameworks.

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We educate future physics teachers.
We conduct research in the field of physics education.
We cooperate with secondary schools and their teachers.
We participate in the development of study materials, textbooks and curriculum documents.

The most significant recent papers

Kácovský, P., Snětinová, M. et al. (2024). Czech and Slovak intended curricula in science subjects and mathematics: a comparative study. International Journal of Science Education.
Kácovský, P., Snětinová, M., Chvál, M., Houfková, J., & Koupilová, Z. (2023). Predictors of students’ intrinsic motivation during practical work in physics. International Journal of Science Education.
Žák, V., & Kolář, P. (2023). Physics curriculum in upper secondary schools: What leading physicists want. Science Education.