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In my teaching practice, I prioritize pedagogical approaches such as collaborative learning, the thinking classroom, active learning, and project-based learning. Collaborative learning encourages students to construct knowledge collectively through group discussions and peer teaching, fostering both understanding and interpersonal skills. The thinking classroom promotes intellectual curiosity and critical thinking through questioning, problem-solving tasks, and reflective exercises. Active learning engages students in hands-on activities and real-world applications, deepening their understanding and honing their critical thinking skills. Project-based learning empowers students to address real-world challenges, fostering collaboration, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Together, these approaches create an ecosystem where students are active participants in their learning journey. My mission as an educator is to inspire curiosity, ignite passion, and empower students to realize their full potential as lifelong learners.

Multiple award-winning by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Croatia as well as Senior Advisor for Physics at the Education Agency of the Republic of Croatia

Marija Gaurina, professor, lecturer in physics and computer science at the Technical and Industrial School Ruđer Bošković in Sinj. She continued her education in 2020 at the Postgraduate Doctoral Programme for Research in Education of Natural and Technical Sciences in Split at the Faculty of Science with a specialisation in Physics. She holds various STEM workshops, seminars and courses at local, national and international level, live and online. Her academic interests include analysing gamification elements and their impact on physics education, especially at the high school level, conceptual mind maps in science education and multiple representations in physics education.