ד"ר מנשה פיוטרקובסקי

1998: B.Sc, Electro-Optics Engineering and Applied Physics, Lev Academic Center , with excellence.

             Final project: A sensor for measuring the surface height of liquid based on fiber optics, Advisor, Babchenko Anatoly.

2001:  M.Sc, Applied Physics, The Hebrew University

            Thesis: The photorefractive sensitivity and holographic storage capacity in KLTN and KNTN crystals. Advisor, Agranat Aharon.  

2006:  High School teaching certificate in physics, Lev Academic Center.

2014: Ph.D, Science Teaching, Weizmann Institute of Science.

            Thesis: Knowledge Integration Processes and Development of Conceptual Understanding within Web-Based Diagnostic Activities Focused on Common Alternative Conceptions in Introductory Physics. Advisors: Yerushalmi Edit and Bagno Esther

2000-2015: Adjunct lecturer, Electro Optics and Applied physics Department, Science Teaching Department and  Preparatory program (Mechina)

2015-2018: Teacher in special status, Electro Optics and Applied Physics Department, Lev Academic Center

2018-2019: Senior Teacher in special status, Electro Optics and Applied Physics Department, Lev Academic Center

2019-Present: Senior Teacher in Regular status, Electro Optics and Applied Physics Department, Lev Academic Center

2012-2019: Lecturer, Physics and Mathematics department, The David Yellin College of Education.

1999-2001: Trellis photonics, R&D group, Startup Company that developed an electro optic switch.        

1998: Ciaro, R&D group , Startup Company that developed  electro optic routers.

 2005-2008: DROR high school. Educator, Physics & Mathematics teacher.

Since latest appointment

2017, Puterkovsky, M., & Komar, M., From PCK to Peer Content Observation (PCO), Improving University Teaching Conference, Tel Aviv, 2017. (Poster). . Award for the best poster presented at the conference.

1. Past Research
   • Knowledge integration processes and Development of Conceptual Understanding Focused on Common Alternative Conceptions in Introductory Physics
   • The impact of the lack of core studies on the success of Haredim in academic studies - I started the research but I did not finished it.
2. Current Research
   • Knowledge integration processes while teaching electromagnetism by using the Physics of the Transformer as a knowledge integration tool (KIT).
   • The impact of the lack of core studies on the success of Haredim in academic studies
   • Effectiveness of Power Point Presentations in Higher Education.
3. Future Directions for Research and Development.
   • Knowledge integration tools in additional subjects in physics. I want to begin with the ballistic pendulum, as a KIT that helps students understand the main differences between kinetic energy and momentum.

Peer-Reviewed Papers in Refereed Journals (not conference proceedings)

Before latest appointment

1. E., Puterkovsky. M. & Bagno. E., (2012), Knowledge Integration While Interacting with an Online Troubleshooting Activity, Journal of Science Education and  Technology , 10.1007/s10956-012-9406-8 (Impact Factor – 1.080, citations – 5, scimagojr rank – Q1)

  Peer-Reviewed Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings (not abstracts)

Conferences lectures

Before latest appointment

1. 2010, The 5th Annual Chais conference on Instructional Technologies Research, Puterkovski, M., Bagno, E., & Yerushalmi, E., Online Diagnostic Activities Focused on Common Alternative Conceptions in Physics, Open University of Israel, Raanana. (Lecture)
2. 2010, The 9th Seminar for Ph.D students in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Puterkovski, M., Bagno, E., & Yerushalmi, E., Learning from mistakes as a lever for learning: Online diagnostic activities focused on widespread alternative conceptions in Physics, Nir Etsion. . (Lecture)
3. 2010, GIREP-ICPE-MPTL Conference, Yerushalmi, E., Puterkovsky, M., Polingher, C., Cohen, E., & Bagno, E., Conceptual Change along Online Diagnostic Activities Focused on Common, Alternative Conceptions in Electromagnetism, Reims, France. . (Lecture)
4. 2011, Mofet conference, The Third International Online Conference, "Opening Gates in Teacher Education: Teacher Education in the Age of Globalization", Puterkovski, M., Cohen, E., Bagno, E., & Yerushalmi, E., Erroneous solutions as a lever for learning: Web-based diagnostic activities focused on widespread alternative conceptions in Physics, The Mofet Institute, Tel Aviv, Israel. . (Lecture)
5. 2012, The 7th Annual Chais conference on instructional technologies research, Puterkovski, M., Bagno, E., & Yerushalmi, E., Meta-analysis of Students' Discourse in the Context of Online Diagnostic Activities in Physics, Open University of Israel, Raanana. . (Lecture)
6. 2012, AAPT PERC, Puterkovski, M., Bagno, E., & Yerushalmi, E., Knowledge Integration While Interacting With an Online Troubleshooting Activity: Methodology, Philadelphia, PA, USA. . (Lecture)
7. 2012, AAPT PERC, Yerushalmi, E., Puterkovski, M., & Bagno, E., Knowledge Integration While Interacting With an Online Troubleshooting Activity: Findings, Philadelphia, PA, USA. . (Lecture)

Since latest appointment

8. 2016, Langbeheim, E. Puterkovsky, M. Bagno, E. and Yerushalmi, E. , Failing better? Reflecting on an activity in which students analyze common mistakes. The annual conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Baltimore, MD. (Lecture)
9. 2017, Puterkovsky, M., & Komar, M., From PCK to Peer Content Observation (PCO), Improving University Teaching Conference, Tel Aviv, 2017. (Poster)
10. 2017: M., “The shy don’t learn” Mentoring as a means for enhancing faculty teaching abilities, Initiatives for enhancing academy teaching, ORT Braude College , Carmiel. (Lecture)
11. 2018: Puterkovsky, M. & Lehavi,Y. , The Transformer as a Knowledge Integration Tool For Teaching Electromagnetism, Proceedings of the GIREP/MPTL 2018 International Conference. (Lecture)

Seminars

Since latest appointment

1. 2018: Puterkovsky. M. How the Teaching and Learning centers promote technologically enhanced teaching and learning?, The 16th Annual National MEITAL Conference 2018. (Invited Pannel)
2. 2018: Puterkovsky. M. How to write a syllabus that matches the Bologna scheme? , Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem. (Invited seminar)

Other Academic Activities

Since latest appointment

2016-Present:  Head of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Lev Academic Center.

Courses taught

At Lev Academic Center

Since latest appointment

• General physics 2, Electro Optics department.

Before latest appointment

• Physics and Physics2, Computer Engineering department
• Mechanics and Electricity for Industrial Management, Industrial Management department.
• Industrial physics, Industrial Management department.
• Coordinator of the Physics Laboratories, Electro optics department.
• Teaching physical contents, Science Teaching Department
• Curriculum Analysis (physics and math) , Science Teaching Department
• Coordinator of mini project in science teaching, Science Teaching Department
• Coordinator of seminar in science teaching, Science Teaching Department

At The David Yellin College of education

Before latest appointment

• Introduction to Physics 1
• Quantitative Research Methods

Since latest appointment

• Seminar in Physics teaching
• Introduction to Quantum Physics 1
• Introduction to Quantum Physics 2

Academic committee service

Before latest appointment

2013-2015: Member, Lev Academic Center Senate committee for enhancing teaching.

Since latest appointment

2018: Chairman of the Senate committee for establishment of faculty standards.

Since latest appointment

2017-Present:  Board Member, Forum of Centers for Enhancing Teaching and Learning in the universities and colleges in Israel.