Curriculum Vitae & List of Publications
Dr. Nira Krumholtz 12, October, 1999
ID. 30189419
Abridged Curriculum Vitae
Date and Place of birth: 24.10.1949, Haifa
Family Status: Married and two children
Address: 60/31 Habrigada Hayehodit, Natanya, ISRAEL, 42463
E-mail:
nira@idea.eng.tau.ac.ilAcademic Degrees
BSc Mathematics and Physics Education, Technion, Haifa Israel 1971
MSc Science Education, Technion, Haifa Israel. 1982
D.Sc. Computer Science Education, Technion, Haifa Israel. 1987
Academic Appointments
1979 - 1983 Teaching Assistant, Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion, Haifa.
1984 - 1986 Research Assistant, Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion, Haifa.
1987 - 1997 Research Fellow, Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion, Haifa.
1997 - Research Fellow, Faculty of Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv.
Prizes and Awards
1976 - 1986 Studying Scholarship, Technion, Haifa, Israel.
1980 Award for Excellency in Studying, Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Fund for the Promotion of Research, Technion, Haifa.
Teaching Experience
High-School Teaching: 1972-1978 Greenberg High School, Kiryat Tivon.
Teaching Mathematics and Physics.
Pre-service Teachers Training: 1979-1988, Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa. Courses in: Teaching strategies and instructional methods, using Closed Circuit TV.
Teaching Assistant: 1984-1986, Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa.
Courses in: "The graphical programming approach to teaching"; "Logo, Children Mathematics and Computers" (graduate course).
Supervisor in Youth Courses: 1982-1986, at the Technion, Haifa, and Haifa University. Courses in: Logo for Science-oriented youth. 1989 -1993, at the Technion, Haifa, Beit-Rutenberg and Beit-Muller in Haifa
Courses in: Technology Education for Science oriented Youth, using Logo and LEGO-Logo.
Training and Guiding Logo Teachers: 1985 - 1993, The 'Israel Logo Center', Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa.
Intensive Logo courses for Elementary, Secondary and High school teachers, novices and advanced teachers.
Training and Guiding Technology Teachers: 1990 -1993, The 'Israel Logo Center', Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa.
Courses in: Technology Education according to the new curricula: for Elementary school teachers, using LEGO Technic simulation systems; for Secondary school teachers, using LEGO TC Logo computerized simulation systems.
Teaching High, Junior High & Elementary School Teachers: 1993 to 1997, IDEA Center, Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa.
1997 to date, Faculty of Engineering, Tel-Aviv University.
Courses in: “Media+” constructivist educational approach to teaching of Technology, Science and Culture in computerized learning environment.
Professional Research Experience
1979 - 1983 An evaluation research on effectiveness of a model of High-school staff development. Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa. (A research for master thesis, in Hebrew).
1984 - 1987 A research on Facet Design and Smallest Space Analysis of problem-solving strategies of novice programmers, using Guttman's Facet Theory. Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa. (A research for doctoral thesis, in Hebrew).
1988 - 1992 A research on Teachers' behaviour in Logo Environments (four case studies). Sponsored by: Ben-Gurion fund.
1988 - 1992 A research on Logo in the teacher-learning interaction. Sponsored by grants from the Ministry of Education & Culture and the Educational Welfare Project of Haifa district.
1989 - 1992 A research on introducing Technology and Science ideas using LEGO TC-Logo computerized simulation system. Sponsored by The Principle Scientist of the Ministry of Education & Culture; The National Welfare Project and LEGO-Dacta company (in Denmark). (Research report #2).
1992 - 1993 A research on Technology Education for disadvantaged students with learning difficulties using computerized LEGO-Technic system. Sponsored by: grant from the Welfare Project of Haifa district. (Research report #1).
1993-1997 A research on implementing “Media+” constructivist educational approach in schools. Invited by the Ministry of Education and Culture, “Mahar98”. (Research reports in Hebrew and Research report #3).
Active Participation in International Congresses
1. 2nd Int. Conf. on Logo and Mathematics Education (LME 2), London, July, 1986 : "Notes on the Preparation of Logo Teachers".
2. 3rd Int. Conf of Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications (ICTMA3), University of Kassel (FRG), September, 1987: "Modelling and Metaphors: Power and Risks".
3. 3rd Int. Conf. in Theory of Mathematics Education (TME 3), University of Antwerp, Belgium, July 1988: "Typology of Students' Strategies in Performing Problem Solving Tasks".
4. 2nd Int. Jerusalem Convention on Education (IJCE 2), Jerusalem, June 1989 : "A Structural Conceptual model for Investigating some Aspects of Problem-Solving ".
5. 4th Int. Conf. for Logo and Mathematics Education (LME 4), Jerusalem, July 1989: "A structural Conceptual Model of Problem-Solving and its Applications to Teaching Computer Science".
6. 4th Int. Conf. for Logo and Mathematics Education (LME4), Israel, July 1989. Co-Organizer and Co-chairperson (A workshop) : "From Ideas to Practice - A Method for Analysis of Logo Classroom Interaction".
7. 5th International Conf. for Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT 5), Israel, September 1989 : "The Israel Logo Centre as a Supportive System to Introduce Computer Technology Into Schools".
8. 10th Int. Conf. on Technology and Education (ICTE 10), Cambridge (Boston), Mas. USA, April 1993 (A workshop) : "TCS -An Environment for Learning Control Theory".
9. 10th Int. Conf. on Technology and Education (ICTE 10), Cambridge (Boston), Mas. USA, April 1993: "PANGEA - An Integrative Model For Learning Ecology via Technology".
10. 10th Int. Conf. on Technology and Education (ICTE 10), Cambridge (Boston), Mas. USA, April, 1993: "The 'Spiral Model' For Evolution of Technology - A Base For Curriculum Development".
11. The 2nd Jerusalem Int. Science & Technology Education Conf. (JISTEC), Jerusalem, Israel, January 1996: "The Spiral Model of Technology Evolution - A Base For Curriculum Development".
Symposia, Seminars, Workshops
1. A seminar for Instructors and College Computer Teachers, Jerusalem, February 1986: "Teaching Structured Programming Through Logo". (in Hebrew) Organizer and Chairperson.
2. A workshop for Teachers' Supervisors, Technion. Haifa, December 1986: "Educational Aspects in Programming". (in Hebrew) Organizer and Chairperson.
3. A workshop for Logo Teachers, Technion, Haifa, January 1987 : "Recursion and Fractals ". (in Hebrew) Organizer and Chairperson.
4. A workshop in the 3rd International Conf. on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications, (ICTMA 3), University of Kassel (FRG), September, 1987 : "Methodological Aspects of Applications and Modelling". Israeli Co-Organizer an Co-chairperson.
5. A seminar at The Institute for the Didactics of Mathematic(IDM), University of Bielefeld (FRG), January, 1988: "Using Guttman's Facet Theory in Empirical Research: Examples for the Process from a Mapping Sentence to Geometric Representation and Related Classifications and Typologies ". Organizer and Chairperson.
6. A workshop in the 3rd International Conf. in Theory of Mathematics Education (TME 3), University of Antwerp, Belgium, July, 1988 : "Implications of the Conference Theme for Teachers Education", Organizer and Chairperson.
7. A Bi-lateral German-Israeli Symposium, The Institute for the Didactics of Mathematics (IDM), University of Bielefeld (FRG), November, 1988: "Logo in the Classroom: from Ideas to Implementation and Practice - Logo in the Teaching-Learning Interaction. German-Israeli Co-operation and Comparative Studies". Israeli Co-Organizer an Co-chairperson.
8. A seminar at LEGO-Dacta, the Educational centre of LEGO Company, Billund, Denmark, February, 1990: "The Israeli Logo Centre: A Supportive System to Introduce Computer Education into Schools" and "Educational approach and activities of The Israel Logo Center for Introducing Technology Education into Schools". Organizer and Co-chairperson.
9. A workshop at the University of Osnabruck (FRG), February 1990.: "LEGO-Logo a Computerized Simulation System for Teaching Science and Technology". Organizer and Chairperson.
10. A workshop in the National Conf. on Computers in Education, Ramat-Gan, Israel, April, 1990: "LEGO-Logo - A Learning environment for Introducing Technology Ideas and Concepts". (in Hebrew) Organizer.
1 1. A symposium on Applications of Facet Theory in Data Analysis. University of Essen (FRG), May, 1990: “A Smallest Space Analysis of Graphical Programming Strategies - An Application of Facet Theory in Educational Research” and “A Partial Order Analysis of Novice Programmers - An Application of Facet Theory in Educational Research". Invited talks.
12. A workshop in the National Conf. on Computers in Education, Ramat-Gan, Israel, April, 1992: " Computerized Technology Simulation Systems LEGO-TC-Logo Environment for Technology Education in Elementary Schools". (in Hebrew) Organizer.
13. A workshop in the Int. Summer School on Computer-Based Cognitive Tools For Teaching and Learning. Ege University, Izmir, Turkey, August 1995: "TechnoLogica - A Computerized Learning Environment for Technology Education" based on LEGO Technic systems. Invited workshop.
Colloquium Lectures
1. "Using Models and Metaphors for Teaching Recursion in Logo”. School of Education, Tel-Aviv University, June 1987.
2. "Towards a Structural Conceptual model of Programming”. The Institute for the Didactics of Mathematics (IDM), University of Bielefeld (FRG), September 1987.
3. "On the Methodology of Empirical Research in Education - Applying Guttman's Facet Theory in Characterizing Programming Strategies of beginners in Logo". University of Essen (FRG), January 1988.
4. "LEGO-Logo a Computerized Simulation System for Teaching Science and Technology". University of Kiel (FRG), February 1990.
5. "LEGO -Logo a Computerized Simulation System for Teaching Science and Technology". The Institute for the Didactics of Mathematics (IDM), University of Bielefeld (FRG), February 1990.
6. "The Israel Logo Center - Spanning the Gap between Theory and Practice: Educational Approach and Activities". University of Geneva, May 1990.
7. "LEGO-Logo A Computerized Simulation System for Teaching Science and Technology". University of Geneva, May 1990.
3. Scientific and Professional Publications
a. Thesis
1982 - “A Model for In-service Teacher Training” - Research Thesis, Submitted for the degree of Master of Science. Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa.
1987 - “Typology of Graphical Programming Strategies” - Research Thesis, Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Science. Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion, Haifa.
b. Papers in Professional Journals
4. "A structural Conceptual Model of Programming Strategies". (with E. Bar-On), (Submitted to Instructional Science).
5. “Media +” - A Multimedia Environment to Enhance Constructionist Learning. (in preparation).
1. "Notes on the Preparation of Logo Teachers". In: Hoyles C. et al. (eds.) Proc. of the Second International Conf. for Logo and Mathematics Education (LME 2), London, July 1986, pp. 226-232. (with U. Leron).
2. "Typology of students' strategies in Performing Problem-Solving Talks and Reflections on its Implications for Teaching". In: Vermandel A., & Steiner H. G., (eds.) Proc. of the Third International Conf. in Theory of Mathematics Education (TME 3), Antwerp, July 1988, pp. 119-130.
3. "Computerized Socratic Method for Revealing Sources of Knowledge ". In: Vinner S., et al., (eds.) Proc. of the Second International Jerusalem Convention on Education, Israel, June 1989 pp. 334-343. (with 1. Idalovishi).
4. "A Structural Conceptual Model for Investigating some Cognitive Aspects of Problem-Solving and its Applications to Teaching Computer Science ". In: Vinner S., et al., (eds.) Proc. of the Second International Jerusalem Convention on Education, Israel, June 1989 pp. 349-358.
5. "The Israel Logo Centre - Spanning the Gap Between Theory and Practice". In: Leron U. & Krumholtz N. (eds.), 4th Int. Conf. for Logo and Mathematics Education (LME 4), Israel, July 1989, pp. 103-114.
6. "Powerful Ideas from Theory to Practice - A Study of Logo Classroom Interaction". In: Leron U. & Krumholtz N., (eds.), 4th Int. Conf. for Logo and Mathematics Education (LME 4), Israel, July 1989, pp. 181-186.
7. 'A Structural Conceptual Model for Investigating some Cognitive Aspects of Problem-Solving". In: Vergaud G. et al., (eds.) Actes de la 13e Conf. Internationale: Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME 13). Paris, July 1989, Vol. 2, pp. 172-179.
8. "The Israel Logo Centre as a Supportive System to Introduce Computer Technology into Schools". In: Ravina 1. & Rom Y., (eds.) 5th Int. Conf. for Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT 5), Israel, September 1989, Vol. 1, pp. 247-257.
9. "TCS -An environment for Learning Control Theory". In: Proc. of 10th Int. Conf. Technology and Education (ICTE 10), Cambridge (Boston), Mas. USA, April 1993.
10. "PANGEA - An Integrative Model for Learning Ecology via Technology". In: Proc. 10th Int. Conf. on Technology and Education (ICTE 10), Cambridge (Boston), Mas. USA, April 1993.
11. "The ‘Spiral Model' for Evolution of Technology .A Base For Curriculum Development". In: Proc. 10th Int. Conf. on Technology and Education (ICTE 10), Cambridge (Boston), Mass. USA, April 1993.
Textbooks
Other Publications
Research reports
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. Significant Professional Projects1985 - 1993 “The Israeli Logo Center” - A research, development and implementation center concerns with learning and teaching Logo in the Educational system. The head of the center is U. Leron. Supported by grants of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Welfare Project of Haifa district.
Selected Activities:
1987-1991 Developing a syllabus, curriculum and learning materials for learning Logo in 5th and 6th grades including rational and teacher- guide booklets.
1987-1993 Editing a quarterly newsletter "Zav-Lazav" distributed among 200 dues-paying members in the Israeli Logo Assoc.
1988-1992 Conducting and running a research on the analysis of Logo classroom interactions and teachers' personal practical knowledge. (with N. Shafriri).
1989 - 1993 “Science and Technology Education - LEGO-Logo Computerized learning Environment” - A research, development and implementation project concerns with learning and teaching Science and Technology in the educational system. Supported by grants from the Ministry of Education and Culture and by the Welfare Project of Haifa district. Head of the project.
Selected Activities:
1989-1993 Development of learning activities using computer for developing Scientific and Technology thinking in pre-school children.
1990 - 1991 Developing a rational for the Technology Education curriculum for elementary school.
1990 - 1992 Developing two invited textbooks on basic mechanical systems for elementary school (mentioned above, Textbook #10)
1992 - 1993 Developing an invited textbook on advanced computerized control models for secondary school level (mentioned above, Textbook #9).
1992 to 1994 'Pangea' - An International Educational project for learning Ecology via Technology. International Co-ordinator and head of the project in Israel.
1993 to date 'IDEA Center' - A center for research, development and implementation concerns with developing computerized learning environments based on constructivism. Supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Head of the Center. (http://www.idea.eng.tau.ac.il).
Selected Activities:
1995 - 1996 “Mosaica” An International Educational project for Computer Science, Technology and Ecology Education. International Co-ordinator and head of the project in Israel.
1993 to date "Media+". A project involves the development of a theoretical model forintegrating computer technology and multimedia with constructivist educational approach to learning and teaching of Science, Technology and Culture. The project is implemented especially in Junior High school. Invited and funded project by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Mahar98. Head of the project.
Abbreviation of Selected Activities
1987-1991 Developing a syllabus, curriculum and learning materials for learning Logo in 5th and 6th grades including rational and teacher-guide. (mentioned above, Textbook #2).
1987-1993 Editing a quarterly newsletter "Zav-Lazav" distributed among 200 dues-paying members in the Israeli Logo Assoc.
1988-1992 Conducting and running a research on the analysis of Logo classroom interactions and teachers' personal practical knowledge. (with N. Shafriri).
1989-1993 Development of learning activities using computer for developing Scientific and Technology thinking in pre-school children. (mentioned above, Textbook #8).
1989-1993 Technology Education: 'LEGO-Logo Computerized Simulation Systems' - A research, development and implementation project for using computer as a tool for the development of Science and Technology Education.
1990 - 1991 Developing a rational for the Technology Education curriculum for elementary school.
1990 - 1992 Developing two invited textbooks for elementary school level on basic mechanical systems (mentioned above, Textbook #10).
1992 - 1993 Developing an invited textbook for secondary school level on advanced computerized Control models (mentioned above, Textbook #9).
1992 - 1994 'Pangea' - An International Educational project for learning Ecology via Technology. International Co-ordinator and head of the project in Israel.
1995 - 1996 ”Mosaica” - An International Educational project for Computer Science, Technology and Ecology Education. International Co-ordinator and head of the project in Israel.
1993 to date IDEA Center - A center for research, development and implementation concerns with constructivist learning and teaching based on computer technology. Funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture Mahar98. Head of the Center.
1993 to date "Media +"- A research and development project to improve learning and teaching in a constructivist multimedia learning environment (mentioned above, research report #3). Invited and funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Mahar98. Head of the Project.
1998-to date Developing a curriculum and learning materials and teacher-guide in Technology Education for elementary and junior high school students invited by K’NEX educational Department.