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Assessing elementary understanding of electromagnetic radiation and its implementation in wireless technologies among pre-service teachers

Leonidas Gavrilas 1 * , Konstantinos T. Kotsis 1
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1 Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GREECE* Corresponding Author
International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, 5(2), July 2023, ep2309, https://doi.org/10.30935/ijpdll/13191
Published Online: 12 April 2023, Published: 01 July 2023
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ABSTRACT

The research on the knowledge and perceptions of electromagnetic radiation among teachers who will teach these topics in primary and secondary education is relatively limited. According to existing literature, electromagnetic radiation is a challenging and complex concept for students to comprehend. Despite the widespread use of radiation-emitting devices like cell phones and wireless networks, the misuse of the term “radiation” has resulted in various misconceptions. This study aimed to examine the elementary understanding of electromagnetic radiation and its application in wireless technologies among prospective primary and secondary education teachers from different specialties. 427 pre-service teachers participated in the survey, and the data was gathered through a closed questionnaire. The study’s overall conclusion was that teachers’ knowledge regarding electromagnetic radiation was insufficient. The curricula of their departments, their interests in high school courses, and their gender significantly affect their understanding of electromagnetic radiation and its application to wireless technologies.
Keywords: electromagnetic radiation, knowledge, teachers, cell phones, wireless technology, specialty, track, gender

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Gavrilas, L., & Kotsis, K. T. (2023). Assessing elementary understanding of electromagnetic radiation and its implementation in wireless technologies among pre-service teachers. International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, 5(2), ep2309. https://doi.org/10.30935/ijpdll/13191

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