Personal profile

About Me

Fielfd of Research:

1.    Learning and teaching of inquiry
2.    Biology education
3.    Developing scientific health and environmental literacy
4.    Computer-based learning environment
 

Academic Profile:

PhD,The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel, in Molecular Biology of cancer research. Today, Prof. Zion is the Head of the Science Education Program, School of Education, Bar Ilan University. Prof Zion is the Academic Head of The National Center for Support and Development of Biology School Laboratories. Her educational research focuses on health literacy and environmental literacy, metacognition, inquiry-based learning and teaching, and teachers'; professional development. Prof. Zion is the author of several textbooks and interactive websites that serve students learning science in Israel, and has published the results of her studies in leading international journals, been invited to lecture at educational centers around the world, and has been awarded prestigious research grants from the Israel Academy of Sciences and the Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Education.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jan 1987Aug 1994

Award Date: 1 Aug 1994

Master's Degree, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Oct 1986Jun 1987

Award Date: 30 Jun 1987

Bachelor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Oct 1983Jun 1986

Award Date: 30 Jun 1986

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics where Michal Zion is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
  • 1 Similar Profiles

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or