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Věra Koudelková is a physics educator and doctoral candidate at the Department of Physics Didactics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. She teaches physics courses at both university level and at Gymnázium Českolipská high school, while actively organizing educational programs for young physicists and mathematics students.
Her educational background includes:
- Graduated from Gymnázium Jana Keplera in Prague 6 (2002)
- Completed Master's degree at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, in Physics Teacher Education program (2007)
- Doctoral studies in '4F12 Didactics of Physics and General Physics Questions' at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University (2007-present)
Věra specializes in physics education with a focus on hands-on experimental approaches to teaching electricity and magnetism. Her educational philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning where students actively engage with physical phenomena rather than passively receiving information. She has developed numerous practical activities that transform abstract electromagnetic concepts into tangible learning experiences, making physics accessible through direct experimentation.
Her publications consistently focus on practical physics education, particularly in electricity and magnetism. She has developed innovative demonstrations including transformer applications, diamagnetism/paramagnetism experiments, and step-by-step approaches to challenging physics topics. Her work bridges theoretical physics with practical classroom applications, creating resources that teachers can directly implement in diverse educational settings.
Věra actively contributes to the physics education community through:
- Leading the 'Soustředění mladých fyziků a matematiků' (Concentration of Young Physicists and Mathematicians) since 2003
- Organizing physics workshops for teachers
- Developing educational materials for 'Fyzika pro nefyziky' (Physics for Non-Physicists) at University of the Third Age
- Running physics clubs for elementary school children
She has demonstrated commitment to physics education across all age groups, from elementary school children to university students, through summer camps, specialized educational programs, and community outreach initiatives that make physics engaging and accessible.
