The Historical Scientific Instruments of the Maraslean Teaching Center in the Contemporary Teachers' Education

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Published: Apr 7, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7736
Keywords:
Historical scientific instruments Object-based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) Orrery Science education Scientific cultural heritage
Eleni Avgeri
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Panagiotis Lazos
Constantina Stefanidou
Constantine Skordoulis
Abstract

This paper presents an evaluation research on an educational program for the utilization of historical scientific instruments from the collection of the Marasleio teaching school. The research is ongoing and the final results will be presented at the conference. The first conclusions show that there is strong evidence that the use of historical scientific instruments can enhance interest and understanding of the natural sciences and at the same time contribute to raising awareness for the preservation of our scientific heritage and highlighting the historical value of corresponding instruments.

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