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Cabinet for Chemistry Teaching Methodology

Cabinet for chemistry teaching methodology

Department of Chemistry

The Chemistry Teaching Methodology Cabinet is dedicated primarily to the education of future chemistry teachers in primary and secondary schools. Currently, the Cabinet has three employees and one professor emeritus: Prof. dr. Meliha Zejnilagić-Hajrić, who made an exceptional contribution to the formation and teaching and scientific activities of the Cabinet from 2004/2005. years. The following professors also contributed to the development of the cabinet and teaching subjects in the chemistry department: Drago Murko, Salko Ramić, Zdravko Pujić and Vladimir Milićević.

Employees of the Cabinet for Chemistry Teaching Methodology participate in the implementation of teaching in all three cycles and in all three courses of study at the Department of Chemistry. In addition to the teaching process, they also participate in the implementation of several scientific and research projects – one of them is the Erasmus+ CBHE project called Educating Science Teachers for All (ESTA), as part of which the Cabinet is equipped with modern IT and laboratory equipment for the education of teaching students, but also for professional training of teachers working in schools.

The Center for Applied Research in Chemistry and the Library with a computer center operate within the Department.

Chief of Cabinet: Assoc.Prof. Ines Nuić
Contact phone: 033/279-879
E-mail: ividovic@pmf.unsa.ba
Office number: 60

Through projects and other activities, the employees of the Chemistry Teaching Methodology Cabinet have developed cooperation with other faculties of the University of Sarajevo (primarily teaching faculties, such as the Faculty of Philosophy and Pedagogy), but also with other universities in the region and beyond: universities in Split, Mostar, Zagreb, universities in Ljubljana, Belgrade, Novi Sad, and through the ESTA project with universities in Germany, Ireland, Georgia and the Philippines.

To date, more than 30 final theses of the 1st and 2nd cycles of study according to the Bologna system of study, more than 35 graduate and seminar theses according to the pre-Bologna system of study, as well as two master’s theses have been defended in the Cabinet for Chemistry Teaching Methodology.

The Socratic Oath for Teachers

  • “I will fulfill my duty conscientiously and proudly. My students will be not only my students but also my children and I will never forget that I myself bear part of the responsibility for their fate.
  • I will protect the honor of the teacher’s calling by all available means.
  • My colleagues will always be my friends.
  • In cooperation with them, I will constantly strive to improve the paths that the school takes, recognizing everyone’s right to education and social justice in education.
  • I take this oath quite freely and honorably.”

Robert Dottrens (1966), at the request of UNESCO

Teachers and associates
Academic title Name and surname Phone number Cabinet number E-mail address
Profesor emeritus Meliha Zejnilagić-Hajrić  033/279-864 68 mzejnilagic@pmf.unsa.ba
Associate Professor/Head of the Department Ines Nuić 033/279-864 136 ividovic@pmf.unsa.ba
Teaching assistant Merima Mrdić 033/279-879 60 merima.mrdic@pmf.unsa.ba

 

Non-teaching staff
Academic title Name and surname Phone number Cabinet number E-mail address
Senior laboratory assistant Erduana Šogolj 033/279-863 21 erduana.s@pmf.unsa.ba

Papers in magazines

  1. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., & Nuić, I. (2020). Chemistry education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. CEPS Journal, 10(1), 83-101.
  2. Nuić, I., Glažar, S. A. (2020). The Effect of e-Learning Strategy at Primary School Level on Understanding Structure and States of Matter. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 16(2), em1823. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/114483
  3. Smerdel, S., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2018). The use of chemistry learning materials within the pre-learning strategy: findings from a teachers’ survey. Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina 51, pp. 19-23.
  4. Operta, M., Nuić, I., Sivac, A. (2018). Contribution to the Knowledge of the Minerals of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Acta geographica Bosniae et Herzegovinae 10, 63-72
  5. Nuić, I., Glažar, S.A. (2017). Students’ perceptions of the use of network-supported materials for teaching basic chemical concepts. Chemistry in Industry 66 (7-8), 411−416. DOI: 10.15255/KUI.2016.037.
  6. Smerdel, S., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2017). The Pre-Learning Strategy in Science Using a Textbook: A Case of Croatia. Gamtamokslinis Ugdymas / Natural Science Education 14(2), pp. 90-96.
  7. Krečo, A., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2017). Incorporation of Astronomy Topics in the Chemistry Curriculum at Gymnasiums in Canton Sarajevo, Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina 49, pp. 49-52.
  8. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2015) About Evaluation in Chemistry Education, Celar Bayar University Journal of Science 11(3), pp. 329-333.
  9. Nuić, I., Glažar, S.A. (2015). Application of Web-based Learning Material for Teaching States of Matter in 8th Grade Primary School Chemistry – A Pilot Study Results. Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina 45, 43-50.
  10. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Nuić, I. (2015). Demonstration in Teaching Chemistry: The Case of Two High-Schools from Sarajevo Canton. Celal Bayar University Journal of Science 11(3), 325-328.
  11. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Šabeta, A., Nuić, I. (2015). The effects of problem-based learning on students’ achievements in primary school chemistry. Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina 44, 17-22.
  12. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Delić, E, Nuić, I. (2015). Students with disabilities and chemistry education: Possibilities and difficulties. Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina 44, 65-70.
  13. Nuić, I., Kafedžić, L., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2013). Possibilities in teaching chemistry for students with developmental disabilities. Didactic road signs 19(65), 80-85.
  14. Zejnilagić – Hajrić, M., Nuić, I. (2011). Amedeo Avogadro and the concept of the molecule. Mol. Hemijski pregled, 52 (5), 137-140, Belgrade: Serbian Chemical Society.
  15. Hadžibegović, Z., Nuić, I., Galijašević, S., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2011). Computer and information literacy of students: the case of chemistry students and initial research results, Didaktički putokazi 17 (59), 6-12.
  16. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Marjanović, S. (2010). The use of concept maps in the teaching of chemistry. Technologica Acta, 3 (1), pp. 49-55. Tuzla: Technological Faculty, University of Tuzla.
  17. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2010). The importance of planning in teaching. Educa 3 (3), pp. 108-118.
  18. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2010). Application of concept maps in teaching. Our School – Journal of Theory and Practice of Education 52 (222), pp. 81-85.
  19. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2009). The need for education and permanent professional development of teachers. Our School-Journal of Theory and Practice of Education 50 (220), pp. 83-86.
  20. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2009). Model of teaching preparation for grade VIII of primary school – Proteins. Chemical Review 50(6), pp. 159-162. Belgrade: Serbian Chemical Society.
  21. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Vidović, I. (2009). Historical development of knowledge about the atom. Hemijski pregled 50 (5), 133-137, Belgrade: Serbian Chemical Society.
  22. Vidović, I. (2009). Model of teaching preparation in chemistry on the subject of Water, Our school – magazine for the theory and practice of upbringing and education 50(220), pp. 87-93.
  23. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2004). Culture of living – Household in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bulletin Professional magazine Letnik XVI(31). Ljubljana: Association for Household Economics of Slovenia, p. 46.
  24. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Milićević, V. (2000). Analysis of chemistry tests for admission to study at the Faculty of Dentistry and enrolled students of the Pedagogical Academy in Sarajevo. Our School – Journal of Theory and Practice of Education XLVI 46 (13), pp. 21-27.
  25. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2000). Analysis of the survey to record the conditions for teaching home economics in primary schools in the Sarajevo Canton. Our School – Journal of Theory and Practice of Education XLVI (14), pp. 81-85.

Collections of papers

  1. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Rajić, S., Nuić, I. (2017). Computers in the Chemistry Classroom: an Example of Teaching Soaps and Detergents. In: Book of Proceedings of 3rd International Turkic World Conference on Chemical Sciences and Technologies (ITWCCST 2017 Conference), 10.-13.09.2017. Baku, Azerbaijan, pp. 12-13.
  2. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Hodžić, E., Nuić, I. (2016). Teaching and learning chemistry using concept maps. Proceedings: Scientific and professional international conference “Toward new steps in education”, 292-303. Sarajevo: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Philosophy.
  3. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Nuić, I. (2016). Study Programs and Practical Work for Chemistry Student-Teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina In: I. Eilks, S. Markic & B. Ralle (Eds.) Science Education Research and Practical Work: A collection of invited papers inspired by the 23rd Symposium on Chemistry and Science Education held at the TU Dortmund University, May 26-28, 2016, 215-220. Aachen: Shaker Verlag.
  4. Nuić, I., Glažar, S.A. (2016). Integration of Macroscopic and Submicroscopic Level for Understanding Fundamental Chemical Concepts Using Web-Based Learning Material. In: Lavonen, K. Juuti, J. Lampiselkä, A. Uitto & K. Hahl (Eds.), Electronic Proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference. Science Education Research: Engaging learners for a sustainable future, Part 1, Strand 1, (co-ed. O. Finlayson & R. Pinto), pp. 65-71. Helsinki, Finland: University of Helsinki.
  5. Smerdel, S., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., (2016). The Impact of Research-Based Laboratory Activities on the Students’ Affective Experience – Science Education Research and Practical Work. In: I. Eilks, S. Markic & B. Ralle (Eds.) A collection of invited papers inspired by the 23rd Symposium on Chemistry and Science Education, TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, 26-28 May 2016, pp. 221-226. Aachen: Shaker Verlag, Germany.
  6. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Haskić, M., Nuić, I. (2014). Sustainable Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Current Environmental Situation and Possibilities. In: I. Eilks, S. Markic & B. Ralle (Eds.) Science education research and education for sustainable development: A collection of invited papers inspired by the 22nd Symposium on Chemistry and Science Education held at the University of Bremen, June 19 -21, 2014, 285-290. Aachen: Shaker Verlag.
  7. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Nuić, I. (2014). Frequency of Experiments in Chemistry Education. In: M. Nodzynska, P. Ciesla & A. Kania (Eds.) Experiments in teaching and learning natural sciences, 38-40. Krakow: Pedagogical University of Krakow.
  8. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Dželović, S., Nuić, I. (2014). Attitudes and Achievements of High-School Students in Chemistry. In: P. Ciesla & A. Michniewska (Eds.) Teaching and Learning Science at all Levels of Education, 144-147. Krakow: Pedagogical University of Krakow.
  9. Nuić, I., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Sliško, J., Javornicki, I. (2012). The experiment with burning candle: What pupils remember one year later and what they think after seeing it again? Issues of Heterogeneity and Cultural Diversity in Science Education and Science Education Research: A collection of invited papers inspired by the 21st Symposium on Chemical and Science Education held at the University of Dortmund, May 17-19, 2012, 207-210. Dortmund, Germany
  10. Hadžibegović, Z., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Galijašević, S., Nuić, I. (2012). Bologna reform of studies: analysis of the effectiveness of chemistry and physics studies at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics. Proceedings, VI conference on higher education reform “Continuity of higher education reform”, 249-263. Sarajevo: University of Sarajevo.
  11. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Nuić, I., Šabeta, A. (2012). Perceived difficulties in acquiring knowledge in chemistry. Proceedings: IV International Scientific and Expert Meeting Education for the Future, 847-856. Zenica: University of Zenica.
  12. Pezo, J., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M. (2012). Possibilities of applying information technology in the teaching of chemistry. Proceedings: Technology and Informatics in Education, 4th International Conference, Book I, pp. 345-351. Čačak: Technical Faculty.
  13. Škrijelj, R., Kalabušić, S., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Milošević, D. (2012). Financial effects and implementation of the Bologna process: a review of the organization and level of interest of participants in the first and second cycle of studies at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics of the University of Sarajevo. Proceedings: VI conference on higher education reform “Continuity of higher education reform”, 239-247. Sarajevo: University of Sarajevo.
  14. Nuić, I., Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Hadžibegović, Z., Galijašević, S. (2011). Conceptual difficulties and ways to solve problems observed by chemistry students at the Faculty of Science, Sarajevo, Proceedings: V Counseling Reform of higher education “Further trends of reform of higher education according to the Bologna principles”, 275-285, Sarajevo: University of Sarajevo.
  15. Zejnilagić-Hajrić, M., Hadžibegović, Z., Nuić, I. and Galijašević, S. (2011). Information literacy and the use of computers in teaching