http://www.pmf.hr/chem/en/teaching_and_students/creating_popular_science_lectures PMF Feed hr Copyright: (C) www.fer.hr webmaster@pmf.hr (Webmaster) webmaster@pmf.hr (Webmaster) 240 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:37:05 GMT Content <table border="0" width="100%"><tr><td> <meta charset="utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /> <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400;500;700;800&amp;display=swap" rel="stylesheet" /> <style type="text/css">:root{ --ink:#2d2145; --ink-2:#5A318C; --primary:#7b3f98; --lav-1:#f6f1fa; --lav-2:#efe6f6; --card:#ffffff; --border:#e6d8ef; } body{ font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; background:#ffffff; color: var(--ink); line-height:1.6; margin:0; } .wrap{ max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 20px 40px; font-size:1.15rem; } .faculty{ margin:0 0 6px; font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--primary); } h1{ font-size:2.5rem; font-weight:800; margin:0 0 4px; text-align:left; color: var(--ink-2); } .subtitle{ margin:0 0 18px; font-size:1.45rem; font-weight:500; color: var(--primary); font-style:italic; } .cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap:22px; } .card{ background:var(--card); border-radius:16px; border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(60,36,92,.06); padding:22px 24px; transition:.25s ease; } .card:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(60,36,92,.13); } .card .title{ display:inline-block; font-weight:800; font-size:1.6rem; color: var(--ink); border-bottom:4px solid rgba(123,63,152,.35); padding-bottom:2px; margin:0 0 12px; } .card p{ margin:10px 0 0; color:#4b3d65; font-size:1.35rem; line-height:1.6; } .subhead{ margin:16px 0 0; font-weight:700; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--ink-2); } .note{ margin-top:12px; padding:14px 16px; border-radius:12px; background: var(--lav-1); border:1px solid var(--lav-2); color:#4b3d65; font-size:1.3rem; } .list{ margin:10px 0 0; padding-left:22px; color:#4b3d65; font-size:1.35rem; } .list li{ margin:9px 0; } table.info{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:4px; } table.info td{ padding:12px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); vertical-align:top; font-size:1.3rem; color:#4b3d65; } table.info tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; } table.info td.k{ width:34%; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); background:var(--lav-1); } .grades{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:12px; } .grade{ background:var(--lav-1); border:1px solid var(--lav-2); border-radius:10px; padding:8px 14px; font-size:1.25rem; color:#4b3d65; } .clip{ position:relative; } .clip.clamp{ --lines:6; display:-webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: var(--lines); -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow:hidden; } .clip.clamp::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:4rem; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, #fff 75%); pointer-events:none; } .clip.expanded{ display:block; -webkit-line-clamp: unset; } .clip.expanded::after{ display:none; } .read-more{ margin-top:12px; display:inline-block; font-weight:700; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--ink-2); text-decoration:none; border:1px solid var(--lav-2); padding:9px 14px; border-radius:12px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(60,36,92,.06); cursor:pointer; } a{ color:var(--primary); } </style> <div class="wrap"> <h1>Creating popular science lectures and workshops in the field of natural sciences</h1> <p class="subtitle">Kreiranje znanstveno-popularnih predavanja i radionica iz područja prirodoslovlja</p> <div class="cards"> <div class="card"> <div class="title">Basic information</div> <table class="info"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="k">Course name</td> <td>Creating popular science lectures and workshops in the field of natural sciences</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Course code</td> <td>[code]</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Course coordinators</td> <td>Assoc. Prof. Đani Škalamera, PhD; Prof. Tajana Begović, PhD</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Holder institution</td> <td>University of Zagreb Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Course status</td> <td>University elective course</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Study level</td> <td>Bachelor, integrated, Master</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">ECTS credits</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Semester</td> <td>Winter</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Language</td> <td>Croatian</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Prerequisites</td> <td>The course is open to students who have earned a minimum of 15 ECTS credits in natural sciences and mathematics at their home institutions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Quota</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Period</td> <td>Academic year 2026/2027; classes from 1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="k">Contact</td> <td><a href="mailto:dskalamera@chem.pmf.hr">dskalamera@chem.pmf.hr</a>; <a href="mailto:tajana.chem@pmf.hr">tajana.chem@pmf.hr</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="title">Course description</div> <div class="clip clamp" id="opis"> <p>Students will be introduced to the process of creating popular science lectures and workshops that spark curiosity, develop critical thinking, and contribute to the advancement of scientific literacy. Emphasis is placed on combining creative content design, an interdisciplinary approach, and practical implementation, as well as developing communication, methodological, and professional competencies. Following introductory lectures, students will design and deliver a lecture or workshop through project-based work and under mentorship. Experienced physics, chemistry, and biology teachers participate in the course delivery, and towards the end of the semester, students will have the opportunity to take part in implementing science popularization activities.</p> </div> <a class="read-more" data-less="Show less" data-more="Read more …" data-target="#opis" href="#">Read more …</a></div> <div class="card"> <div class="title">Learning outcomes</div> <p>After passing the course, the student will be able to:</p> <ol class="list"> <li>Define clear learning objectives for a popular science lecture or workshop, aligned with the topic, audience, and context.</li> <li>Select appropriate modern teaching tools (e.g., visualizations, experiments, interactive elements) that support the core principles of the thematic unit.</li> <li>Apply the principles of popular science communication: clarity, relevance, context, and adapting complexity to the target audience.</li> <li>Design and implement activities that foster critical thinking (e.g., multi-perspective questions, evidence-based discussions, analysis of thesis refutation and support).</li> <li>Effectively communicate scientific concepts in a simple, accurate, and ethical manner, with proper citation of sources.</li> <li>Develop evaluation methods (quizzes, reflective questions, open-ended tasks, feedback notes, analysis of experiment results) that measure understanding, curiosity, and critical thinking.</li> <li>Integrate elements of natural sciences, design, and communication.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team to create and evaluate lectures and workshops.</li> </ol> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="title">Course content</div> <p class="subhead">Lectures (6 hours, 3 weeks)</p> <ol class="list"> <li>Introduction to popular science lectures and workshops.</li> <li>Communication competencies and inclusivity.</li> <li>Practical implementation, logistics, safety, evaluation, and feedback.</li> </ol> <p class="subhead">Seminars (12 hours, 6 weeks)</p> <ol class="list"> <li>Defining the topic and drafting the lecture/workshop outline, selection of methods.</li> <li>Workshop preparation, activity planning, and testing.</li> <li>Creation of visual materials and/or workshop guidelines.</li> <li>Designing questions and activities to spark curiosity and critical thinking.</li> <li>Developing an evaluation (survey) and reflection plan.</li> </ol> <p class="subhead">Practicals (12 hours)</p> <ol class="list"> <li>Rehearsal and delivery of lectures/workshops in front of an audience.</li> <li>Lecture/workshop delivery.</li> <li>Collecting and analyzing feedback (surveys).</li> <li>Creating a journal and reflection paper.</li> </ol> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="title">Teaching method</div> <p>Lectures, seminars, laboratory work, independent assignments, and mentorship.</p> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="title">Assessment</div> <p>The final grade is based on the evaluation of:</p> <div class="grades"><span class="grade">Class participation: 20 %</span> <span class="grade">Lecture/workshop delivery: 50 %</span> <span class="grade">Submitted report (journal): 30 %</span></div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="title">Bibliography</div> <ol class="list"> <li>M. Kovačević, T. Dagen, M. Rajter: Komunikacija u znanosti, sveučilišni udžbenik, Školska knjiga, 2025.</li> <li>N. Raos: Antologija hrvatske popularizacije prirodnih znanosti, In. Tri d.o.o., 2025.</li> <li>K. Zoller: Ritam uspješne prezentacije, priručnik za učinkovitu komunikaciju i prezentacijske vještine, Školska knjiga, 2025.</li> <li>M. Sikirica: Zbirka kemijskih pokusa za osnovnu i srednju školu, Školska knjiga, 2012.</li> <li>E. Vernić, B. Mikuličić: Vježbe iz fizike, priručnik za laboratorijski rad učenika srednjih škola, 2004.</li> <li>S. Petersen, M. A. Cotter: Challenging Interdisciplinary Science Experiments, Waxmann, Vol. 1 (2013.) and Vol. 2 (2015.).</li> </ol> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="title">How to enrol</div> <p>A university elective course is not a constituent part of a study programme. It may be enrolled in and attended by students of all constituent units of the University of Zagreb as well as students on exchange.</p> <div class="note">Enrolment follows the procedure of the student's home institution; for the procedure and deadlines, students should contact their student office.</div> </div> </div> </div> <script> document.addEventListener('click', function(e){ if(e.target.matches('.read-more')){ e.preventDefault(); var btn = e.target; var box = document.querySelector(btn.getAttribute('data-target')); if(!box) return; var expanded = box.classList.toggle('expanded'); box.classList.toggle('clamp', !expanded); btn.textContent = expanded ? btn.getAttribute('data-less') : btn.getAttribute('data-more'); } }); </script> </td></tr> </table> https://www.chem.pmf.hr/chem/en/teaching_and_students/creating_popular_science_lectures#content___9608 https://www.chem.pmf.hr/chem/en/teaching_and_students/creating_popular_science_lectures#content___9608 Obrisani Korisnik