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Stanislav Gottwald is an external researcher at the Department of Physics Didactics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. He primarily serves as a mathematics and physics teacher at Gymnázium Špitálská in Prague 9 while dedicating one day per week since 2005 to teacher preparation at the university. He is a key contributor to the Heuréka project and serves on the Prague Physics Olympiad Committee.
Dr. Gottwald's research focuses on practical physics education with emphasis on:
- Developing engaging physics experiments for classroom use
- Creating multimedia educational resources (including CD-based materials)
- Experiential pedagogy approaches in science education
- Physics teacher professional development
- Student-led scientific inquiry and project-based learning
His publication record from 2003-2006 demonstrates consistent contributions to physics education conferences, particularly in the areas of optical phenomena, experimental techniques, and digital educational resources. His work consistently emphasizes making physics accessible through hands-on experimentation and student-centered approaches.
Dr. Gottwald is deeply involved in educational outreach activities including:
- Organizing regional seminars for experienced physics teachers through the Heuréka project
- Supporting young physics talents through the Physics Olympiad
- Creating student-led cultural events like Christmas Academies and summer film festivals
- Organizing experiential educational trips and summer camps
