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Sara Petchey is a post-doctoral researcher and Project Assistant at the University of Zurich’s Faculty of Science, affiliated with the Chair of Science Didactics (Prof. Kai Niebert). After 14 years as a middle and secondary school math and science teacher, she transitioned to university education in 2011, focusing on pedagogical development for university instructors.
- Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. sc. nat.), University of Zurich
Her research explores evidence-based teaching practices, pedagogical content knowledge, and the impact of analogies and educational games on biodiversity understanding. She co-developed the MOOC ‘Teaching Science at University’ to enhance pedagogical competencies for early-career instructors, emphasizing analogies, inquiry learning, and sustainability teaching.
Recent publications highlight her work on analogical reasoning, educational reconstruction, and biodiversity representation in games. These studies address variables influencing teaching uptake, curriculum innovation, and interactive learning tools. Despite her focus on pedagogy, no formal scientific awards or student lists are explicitly mentioned in the available texts.
The University of Zurich’s Science Didactics chair, led by Prof. Kai Niebert, emphasizes empirical research to bridge scientific knowledge and societal challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. Sara contributes to practice-oriented teacher training and digital education initiatives, including Coursera courses on sustainability teaching.
