Professor Dr Marina Stojanovska

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Biography

         

First Name: Marina
Family Name: Stojanovska
Citizenship/Nationality: Macedonian

Marital Status: married                                                                                            

Date of Birth: September 8, 1979
Place of Birth: Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
Address: Institute of Chemistry, Arhimedova 5, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia
Phone: (389-2) 3249-954
Fax: ++ 389-2-3226 865

e-mail: marinam@pmf.ukim.mk; mmonkovic@yahoo.com

ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7071-9473  

Scopus https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=16029477000   

Web of Science https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/AER-9004-2022

Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=3OZAETQAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marina-Stojanovska  

 


 

Education:

  • Ph.D.: The occurrence of erroneous notions in textbooks and chemistry teaching in Macedonia and possibility for their elimination, “Ss Cyril and Methodius” University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Chemistry, Skopje, 2013 (PhD degree in Chemistry)
  • MSc: Novel experiments in chemistry teaching – a possibility for educational improvement and revival, “Ss Cyril and Methodius” University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Chemistry, Skopje, 2007 (MSc degree in Chemistry Education)
  • BSc: Some long-period experiments about certain transport phenomena, “Ss Cyril and Methodius” University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Chemistry, Skopje, 2003 (BS degree in Chemistry - graduate professor of chemistry)

 

Teaching experience:

Lectures (undergraduate studies):

  • General methodology of chemistry teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Specific methodology of chemistry teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • School practice (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Methodology of chemistry teaching 1 (Institute of Chemistry and Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Methodology of chemistry teaching 2 (Institute of Chemistry and Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Science – Chemistry (Institute of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Alternative conceptions in chemistry (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Inquiry-based learning (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Methodology for Chemical Experimentation I (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Methodology for Chemical Experimentation II (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)

Lectures (master studies):

  • Methodology of pedagogical research in chemistry teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Methods for studying and correcting alternative concepts in chemistry (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)

Lectures (doctoral studies):

  • Application of the experiment in chemistry teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Methodology of pedagogical research in chemistry teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Methods for studying and correcting alternative concepts in chemistry (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Online tools in science teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Biology and Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)

Practicals:

  • Methodology for Chemical Experimentation I (for students of Chemistry)
  • Methodology for Chemical Experimentation II (for students of Chemistry)
  • Methodology of chemistry teaching (for students of Chemistry and Biology)
  • Modern technologies in chemistry teaching (for students of Chemistry)
  • Inorganic chemistry - sellected topics (for students of Chemistry)
  • Physical chemistry - sellected topics (for students of Chemistry)
  • Instrumental chemistry (for students of Chemistry)
  • Instrumental chemistry (for students of Biology)
  • Chemsitry and environmnt (for students of Chemistry)
  • General chemistry for biologists (for students of Biology)
  • Medicinal chemistry (for students of Medicine)
  • Medicinal chemistry for stomatologist (for students of Medicine)
  • General methodology of chemistry teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • Specific methodology of chemistry teaching (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)
  • School practice (Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics)

 

Professional Experience:

(2024-present) Full professor: Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

(2018-2024) Associate professor: Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

(2013-2018)    Assistant Professor: Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

(2007-2013)   Teaching Assistant: Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

(2005-2007)    Part-time Assistant: Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia.

 

Scientific interest:

  • Chemistry Education
    • Demonstration as an essential tool in chemistry teaching
    • Implementation of new strategies for improving chemistry teaching
    • Investigating alternative conceptions in chemistry (pre-concepts, misconceptions)
    • Game-based learning
    • Green and sustainable chemistry education

 

Books

Books and chapters:

  1. O. Zajkov, S. Topuzovski, B. Mitreski, M. Stojanovska, K. Rusevska, Inquiry-based learning in teaching science subjects, Skopje, 2010.
  2. O. Zajkov, B. Mitreski, M. Stojanovska, K. Rusevska, Science in primary education 1, Society of Physicists of Macedonia, Skopje, 2015.
  3. M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, H. G. Köller, S. Karlsen, Students’ alternative conceptions and ways to overcome them, In I. Maciejowska and B. Byers (Eds.), A guidebook of good practice for the pre-service training of chemistry teachers (pp. 175 – 203), Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2015.
  4. H. G. Köller, S. Karlsen, M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, Practical work in chemistry, its goals and effects, In I. Maciejowska and B. Byers (Eds.), A guidebook of good practice for the pre-service training of chemistry teachers (pp. 175 – 203), Krakow, Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, 2015.
  5. O. Zajkov, B. Mitreski, M. Stojanovska, K. Rusevska, Science in primary education 2, Society of Physicists of Macedonia, Skopje, 2016.
  6. M. Stojanovska, Chemistry handbook for 8th grade students, Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia, Skopje, 2017.
  7. M. Stojanovska, Chemistry handbook for 9th grade students, Trimaks, Skopje, 2018.
  8. O. Zajkov, M. Stojanovska, B. Mitreski, K. Rusevska, J. Petreska Stanoeva, L. Ivanova, Science: Handbook for class teachers in primary education, Society of Physicists of Macedonia, Skopje, 2019.
  9. O. Zajkov, M. Stojanovska, K. Rusevska, B. Mitreski, S. Aleksovska, L. Ivanova, c. Cvetkovska, D. Arsovski, Science: Handbook for subject teachers in primary education, Macedonian Biological Society, Skopje, 2019.
  10. M. Stojanovska, Culture of Democracy Through the Didactics of Chemistry, The European Wergeland Centre, Oslo, 2021.
  11. M. Stojanovska, K. Rusevska, L. Barandovski, V. Petruševski, Natural sciences through research and fun, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, 2022.
  12. M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, Introduction to laboratory work, Ministry of Education and Science, Skopje, 2022.
  13. G. Jovanovski, V. Petrushevski, S. Aleksovska, K. Bacheva Andonovska, J. Bogdanov, M. Bukleski, O. Grupche, A. Ivanoska Dacić, V. Ivanovski, J. Petreska Stanoeva, T. Stafilov, M. Stojanovska, Chemical Terminology, Chemistry, volumes 1 and 2, 2024, Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) and Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia (SCTM).
  14. M. Stojanovska, Chemistry handbook for 7th grade students, Litera, Skopje, 2025.

Articles and Conferences

Published articles:

  1. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, M. Najdoski, Alternative demonstrations of slow processes II. A video clip of one-dimen­sional waves in the hypochlorite–iodide–water system, The Chemical Educator9, 39–41 (2004).
  2. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, Transport phenomena. A marathon experiment on a transport of oxygen through water: An example of a research experiment on gas → liquid osmosis, Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia23, 197–200 (2004).
  3. V.M. Petruševski, M. Taseska, M. Monković, Reaction of copper with fuming nitric acid: A novel lecture experiment in passivation, The Chemical Educator10, 208–210 (2005).
  4. M. Monković, A. Ivanovska, V. M. Petruševski, Synthesis and some qualitative reactions of acrylic aldehyde (acro­lein), Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia, 23, 163–166 (2005).
  5. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, Exothermic processes: quite oxidation of no by oxygen – a lecture demonstration, Khimiya. Bulgarian Journal of Chemical Education14, 362–366 (2005).
  6. V.M. Petruševski, M. Taseska, M. Monković, Demonstrations as a tool for ironing-out misconceptions: 2. Can a strong acid be displaced by a weak one?, The Chemical Education Journal, 9(1), (2006).
  7. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, V. Ivanovski, Laser pointers – a tool for better lecture experiments, Journal of Turkish Science Education, 3, 43–51 (2006).
  8. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, M. Najdoski, Alternative demonstrations of slow processes. III: A demonstration and video clip showing effusion in liquids, The Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, 66, 24–26 (2006).
  9. M. Monković, V.M. Petruševski, M. Najdoski, alternative demonstrations of slow processes IV: Video clips presenting difusion in gases and liquids, The Chemical Educator, 11, 259–261 (2006).
  10. M. Monković, V.M. Petruševski, M. Bukleski, The economic demonstrator: Prepare it once, use it many times. I. Continuous thermochromism in the NO2–N2O4 system – equilibrium shifts induced by temperature changes, Khimiya. Bulgarian Journal of Chemical Education, 15, 256–264 (2006).
  11. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, The reaction of magnesium metal with water: a kinetic study, Chem NZ, 104, 25–27 (2006).
  12. V.M. Petruševski, M. Bukleski, M. Monković, The economic demon­stra­tor: Prepare it once, use it many times. II. Continuous thermo­chromism in aqueous solutions of transition metal chlo­rides, Khimiya. Bulgarian Journal of Chemical Education, 16, 20–28 (2007).
  13. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, Chemistry of alkali metals. 1. A simple synthesis of liquid K–Na alloy and few examples of its use in the chemistry education lab, Educacion Quimica, 18, 114–119 (2007).
  14. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, B. Šoptrajanov, Demonstrations as a tool for ironing-out preconceptions: 1. On the reactions of alkali metal sulfates with concentrated sulfuric acid, The Chemical Educator, 12, 1−4 (2007).
  15. M. Monković, V. Ivanovski, V.M. Petruševski, Demonstrations as a tool for ironing-out misconceptions: 3. A note on the reaction Pb2+(aq) + 2I‑(aq) = PbI2(s): Exceptions from a priori expectations, The Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry, 68, 17–19 (2007).
  16. V.M. Petruševski, M. Monković, Author’s response, The Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry67, 5–6 (2007). [In connection to K.F. Lim, Letter to the editor: comment on the “alternative demonstrations of slow processes. III: A demonstration and video clip showing effusion in liquids”, The Australian Journal of Education in Chemistry67, 5 (2007).
  17. V.M. Petruševski, M. Stojanovska, B. Šoptrajanov, Oscillating reac­tions: Two analogies, The Science Education Review, 6(2), 68−73 (2007).
  18. V.M. Petruševski, M. Stojanovska, B. Šoptrajanov, “Modernization” of the chemistry education process: Do people still perform real experiments?, Educacion Quimica, 20, 466−470 (2009).
  19. V.M. Petruševski, M. Bukleski, M. Stojanovska, Reaction of aluminum with diluted nitric acid containing dissolved sodium chloride: On the nature of the gaseous products, Khimiya. Bulgarian Journal of Chemical Education, 19, 233–238 (2010).
  20. V.M. Petruševski, M. Stojanovska, The transport of gases through water – a marathon experiment revisited, Journal of Science Education,11, 102–104 (2010).
  21. V. M. Petruševski and M. Stojanovska, The unusual colour of copper deposited on a graphite electrode in an aqueous solution of CuSO4, Science Education Review, 9(2), 50–52 (2010).
  22. M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, Comment on “Spectator ions are important! A kinetic study of the copper–aluminum displacement reaction”, Journal of Chemical Education, 88(1), 16 (2011).
  23. V. M. Petruševski and M. Stojanovska, Prepare it once, use it many times: the leveling tube, Chem 13 News, 382, 18 (2011).
  24. 2V. M. Petruševski, M. Bukleski, M. Stojanovska, P. Hodder. Reaction of aluminium with dilute nitric acid containing dissolved sodium chloride: on the nature of the gaseous products, ChemEd NZ, 123, 7–9 (2011) [this is adaptation of Ref. 78, published by permission of the Bulgarian Journal of Chemical Education].
  25. M. Stojanovska, V. M. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, The concept of sublimation – iodine as an example, Educatión Quimica, 23(núm. extraord. 1), 171-3ª F (2012).
  26. V. Petruševski, M. Stojanovska and B. Šoptrajanov, Are all types of sublimation equivalent?, The Chemical Educator17, 98–99 (2012).
  27. M. I. Stojanovska, V. M. Petruševski, B. T. Šoptrajanov, On the existence of hydrogen salts of monoprotic acids, Journal of Chemical Education, 89(9), 1168–1170 (2012).
  28. M.I. Stojanovska, B.T. Šoptrajanov, V.M. Petruševski, Addressing mis­con­ceptions about the particulate nature of matter among secondary-school and high-school students in the republic of macedonia, Creative Education 3(5), 619–631 (2012).
  29. M.I. Stojanovska, V.M. Petruševski, B.T. Šoptrajanov, Addressing students’ misconceptions concerning chemical reactions and symbolic representations, Chemistry: Bulgarian Journal of Science Education 21, 829–852 (2012).
  30. А. Aleksovska, M. Bukleski, I. Mavromihailov, N. Mitreska, V.M. Petruševski, M. Radevska, M. Stojanovska, J. Tanatarec, An evening with magic: Eight colorless liquids, The Chemical Educator17, 203–205 (2012).
  31. V.M. Petruševski, M. Bukleski, M. Stojanovska, On the catalyzed dispropor­tionation of SO2 in aqueous solution of KI: A marathon class­room experiment, Journal of Laboratory Chemical Education1, 1–4 (2013).
  32. M. Stojanovska, B. Šoptrajanov, V.M. Petruševski, Misconceptions in the chemistry teaching in the Republic of Macedonia regarding the oxidation reactions of monosaccharides, Contributions, Section of Natural, Mathematical and Biotechnical Sciences, MASA 34(1−2), 27−33 (2013).
  33. M. Stojanovska, V.M. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, Study of the use of the three levels of thinking and representation, Contributions, Section of Natural, Mathematical and Biotechnical Sciences, MASA 35(1), 37−46 (2014).
  34. M. Stojanovska, Conceptual understanding of solubility concepts among first-grade high-school students, Contributions, Section of Natural, Mathematical and Biotechnical Sciences, MASA 38(1), 109−115 (2017). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.20903/csnmbs.masa.2017.38.1.107
  35. M. Stojanovska, V. M. Petruševski, Investigating the presence of misconceptions of 8th grade students through multiple-choice questions at national chemistry competition tests, Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering36(2), 279–284 (2017), DOI: 10.20450/mjcce.2017.1257.
  36. M. Stojanovska, V. M. Petruševski, Investigating the ability of 8th grade students to design an experiment through guidelines as a part of the national chemistry competition test, Chemistry: Bulgarian Journal of Science Education 26(5), 711–726 (2017).
  37. M. Stojanovska, B. Veleska, Chemistry games in the classroom: A pilot study, Journal of Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education1, 113–142 (2018).
  38. M. Stojanovska, I. Mijikj, Chemistry teaching and chemistry teacher in the primary education, Proceedings of the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, pp. 208–226, Skopje, 27–28 September 2019.
  39. K. Ivanovska, M. Stojanovska, Applying the interviewing technique in detecting misconceptions about acids and bases, , Proceedings of the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, pp. 210–218, Skopje, 27–28 September 2019.
  40. M. Stojanovska, Escape room – an innovative approach to fostering creativity in the classroom, Proceedings of the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, pp. 140–149, Skopje, 27–28 September 2019.
  41. M. Stojanovska, I. Mijić, V. M. Petruševski, Challenges and Recommendations for Improving Chemistry Education and Teaching in the Republic of North Macedonia, Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal, 10(1), 145–166 (2020). doi: 10.26529/cepsj.732
  42. A. Saraginovski, М. Stojanovska, K. Rusevska. (2021). Application of the Escape Room approach in the natural sciences. Proceedings of the First Students’ Conference of Young Artists and Scientists, 14–19. (in Macedonian)
  43. M. Stojanovska, V. Milanović, D. Trivić, Escape room – Teachers approved! Chemistry in Action, 116, 49– 53 (2020). 
  44. Stojanovska, M. (2021). Celebrating the International Year of Periodic Table with chemistry educational games and puzzles, Chemistry Teacher International, 3(1), 20190012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1515/cti-2019-0012
  45. Kieferle, S., Markic, S., Devetak, I., Essex, J., Salehjee, S., McHugh, M., Hayes, S., & Stojanovska, M. (2021). DiSSI – Diversity in Science towards Social Inclusion. In S. Habig (Ed.), Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht und Lehrerbildung im Umbruch? Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik online Jahrestagung 2020 (pp. 753-756). Universität Duisburg-Essen. https://gdcp-ev.de/wpcontent/uploads/2021/07/GDCP_Band41_050721.pdf
  46. Ivanoska, K., Stojanovska, M. (2021). Addressing and eliminating the misconceptions about acid and bases concepts in primary school chemistry teaching. Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 40(2), 325–339. https://doi.org/10.20450/mjcce.2021.2413 
  47. Naumoska, A., Stojanovska, M. (2021). Examination of teachers’ opinion regarding the implementation of new and innovative methods in primary school chemistry teaching, Pedagoska revija, 12(1), 59-67. (in Macedonian)
  48. Naumoska, A., Stojanovska, M. (2022). Application of the Nearpod tool to encourage activity and motivation among ninth grade students, Proceedings of the 2. Students’ Conference of Young Artists and Scientists, pp. 9–16, Skopje, 13–14 October 2022. (in Macedonian)
  49. Stojanovska, M., Rusevska, K., Barandovski, L. & V. М. Petrusevski. (2022). Natural sciences trough games: Escape room as part of DiSSI activities. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Skopje, 6 – 8 May 2022, 210-216. (in Macedonian). http://im-pmf.weebly.com/uploads/5/8/9/8/58988609/zbornik_komfsn2022_web2.pdf
  50. Petrusevski, M. V., Rusevska, K., Barandovski, L. & M. Stojanovska. (2022). Applying the 5E Method in Science Teaching: DiSSI Activities in the field of gases. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Skopje, 6 – 8 May 2022, 217-223. (in Macedonian). http://im-pmf.weebly.com/uploads/5/8/9/8/58988609/zbornik_komfsn2022_web2.pdf
  51. Rusevska, K., Barandovski, L., Petrusevski, V. M., Tofilovska S. & M. Stojanovska. (2022). Applying the 5E Method in Science Teaching: DiSSI Activities in the field of ecology. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Skopje, 6 – 8 May 2022, 224-228. (in Macedonian). http://im-pmf.weebly.com/uploads/5/8/9/8/58988609/zbornik_komfsn2022_web2.pdf
  52. Barandovski, L., Rusevska, K., Petrusevski, V. M. & M. Stojanovska. (2022). Applying the 5E Method in Science Teaching: DiSSI Activities in the field of circuit. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Skopje, 6 – 8 May 2022, 229-233. (in Macedonian). http://im-pmf.weebly.com/uploads/5/8/9/8/58988609/zbornik_komfsn2022_web2.pdf
  53. Naumoska, A., Rusevska, K., Blazhevska, A., Stojanovska, M. (2022). Nearpod as a tool for increasing students’ motivation for learning chemistry. International Journal of Education and Learning, 4(1), 89–99. doi: https://doi.org/10.31763/ijele.v4i1.616   
  54. Rusevska, K., Blazevska, A. & M. Stojanovska. (2022). Fostering students’ engagement and diversity using Escape Room and Nearpod – A pilot study, IPEM, Journal for Innovations in Teacher Education. The Annual Refereed Journal of the Centre for Teacher Education, Institute of Professional Excellence and Management, Vol. 7., p. 27-34. July 2022. RNI NO. UPBIL/201872949. ISSN NO.2581-5881 (available only print version).
  55. Naumoska, A., Stojanovska, M., Petruševski, V. (2023). The wood ash is alkaline. Educación Química, 34(1), 100–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.22201/fq.18708404e.2023.1.81816 
  56. Naumoska, A., Dimeski, H., Stojanovska, M. (2023). Using the Escape Room game-based approach in chemistry teaching. Journal of Serbian Chemical Society, 88(0), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC211228088N 
  57. Stojanovska, M., Rusevska, K., Barandovski, L., Tofilovska, S., Petruševski, VM. (2023). 5E model activities in ethnically diverse classrooms, Chemistry in Action, 122, 30-40. 
  58. Kieferle, S., Devetak, I., Essex, J., Hayes, S., Stojanovska, M., Mamlok-Naaman, R., Markic, S. (2024). A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats? The Model of Differentiation as a Tool for Diversity in Science toward Social Inclusion. Journal of Chemical Education, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.3c00550 
  59. Rusevska, K., Barandovski, L., Petruševski, V.M., Naumoska, A., Tofilovska, A., Stojanovska, M. (2024). Innovative Learning Activities for Ethnically Diverse Students in Macedonian Science Education. Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal, 14(1), 55-77. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26529/cepsj.1692 
  60. Stojanovska, M. (2024). Integrating ethics and democratic principles in chemistry education: a case study. Chemistry Teacher International, 6(4), 373-383.  https://doi.org/10.1515/cti-2024-0010 
  61. Nikolovski, D., Stojanovska, M. (2024). Survey of teachers’ opinions regarding the application of practical activities in chemistry classes, Pedagoska revija, accepted for publication. (in Macedonian)
  62. Dimeski, H., Naumoska, A., Stojanovska, M. (2024). Escape room activity as an innovative tool for motivating students, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (in Macedonian). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpjRO0bpA8LqX_3L0F9Seup9gxjaS-AF/view 
  63. Ivanoska, K., Stojanovska, M. (2024). The effect of individualized teaching on improving the quality of knowledge in Chemistry among 9th grade students, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (in Macedonian). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpjRO0bpA8LqX_3L0F9Seup9gxjaS-AF/view 
  64. Aleksovski, A., Tofilovska, S., Stojanovska, M., Rusevska, M. (2024). Escape room – challenge and need for modern innovative teaching, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (in Macedonian). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpjRO0bpA8LqX_3L0F9Seup9gxjaS-AF/view 
  65. Nikolovski, D., Stojanovska, M. (2024). Integrating green and sustainable chemistry content into chemistry education, Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (in Macedonian). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpjRO0bpA8LqX_3L0F9Seup9gxjaS-AF/view 
  66. Nikolovski, D., Stojanovska, M. (2025). Evaluating Green and Sustainable Chemistry Education Through Students’ Interventions, Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 44(1), 157-168. DOI: 10.20450/mjcce.2025.3037  

 

Conferences – oral/poster presentations and plenary lectures:

  1. M. Monković, V. Petruševski, M. Najdoski, Maraton experiments: a possibility for demonstration, 5th Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry for Students of Macedonia, Book of abstracts, O-6, 23, Skopje, 2003.
  2. M. Buklevski, V. Petruševski, M. Monković, The economic demonstrator: Prepare it once, use it many times. I. Continuous termochromism phenomena, 6th Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry for Students of Macedonia, Book of abstracts, O-22, 41, Skopje, 2005.
  3. M. Monković, V.M. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, Chemical demonstration in ironing-out preconceptions: 1. Reaction of alkali metal sulfates with concentrated sulfuric acid, 5th International Conference of the Chemical Societies of the South-East European Countries, EDU – 12, 254, Ohrid, 2006.
  4. Z. Angjeleski, V.M. Petruševski, M. Stojanovska, Reactions of magnesium with concentrated solution of magnesium chloride and with water – comparison of reactions rates¸ 7th Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry for Students of Macedonia, Book of abstracts, p. 50, Skopje, 2007.
  5. M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, The “sublimation” of iodine – a misconception, 10th European Conference on Research in Chemistry Education, Book of Abstracts, 259–260, Krakow, 2010.
  6. M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, Molecules are not substances, substances are not molecules, 10th European Conference on Research in Chemistry Education, Book of Abstracts, 261–262, Krakow, 2010.
  7. M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, Experiment as a mean to overcome misconceptions on the example of “sublimation” of iodine, 1st Croatioan Workshop on Chemical Education, Book of Abstracts, 52–53, Split, 2010.
  8. M. Stojanovska, V. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, Some actual and potential students’ misconceptions regarding chemical reactions in the chemistry teaching in Republic of Macedonia, 1st Croatioan Workshop on Chemical Education, Book of Abstracts, 64–65, Split, 2010.
  9. M. Stojanovska, V. M. Petruševski, Professional development of chemistry teachers through seminars by the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia, 7th EuroVariety – European Variety in University Chemistry Education,Book of Abstracts, Belgrade, 2017.
  10. Z. Fetaovska, M. Stojanovska, B. Šoptrajanov, Teaching solubility at the high-school level, East-west Chemistry Conference, Book of Abstracts, P-048, 97, Skopje, 2017.
  11. M. Stojanovska, The application of chemistry games in the chemistry and science classes, Fourth Educonference for Teachers and IT Experts, Struga, 2018.
  12. A. Blazhevska, M. Stojanovska, Teaching chemistry using inquiry learning space by go-lab, 25th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia, Book of abstracts, Ed O-1, 260, Ohrid, 2018.
  13. A. Blazhevska, M. Stojanovska, Good practice examples of teaching chemistry using online labs, 25th Congress of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia, Book of abstracts, Ed P-1, 262, Ohrid, 2018.
  14. M. Stojanovska, V. M. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, Teaching chemistry and science using game-based learning approach, 14th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education, Book of abstracts, 138, Warsaw, 2018.
  15. M. Stojanovska, V. M. Petruševski, B. Šoptrajanov, Textbook misconceptions: will fructose react with fehling’s and tollens’ reagents?, 4th Croatian Workshop on Chemical Education, Book of abstracts, 45–46, Split, 2018.
  16. M. Stojanovska, A. Blazhevska, Chemistry games in the classroom, 4th Croatian Workshop on Chemical Education, Book of abstracts, 19–20, Split, 2018.
  17. M. Stojanovska, Learning chemistry through games on the Periodic Table and chemical bonds, April Days on Chemistry Teaching – 30th Professional training for chemistry teachers and 3rd Conference of methodology in chemistry teaching, Book of Abstracts, С4, 25–26, Beograd, 2019.
  18. M. Stojanovska, Transformation of a classic classroom into an escape room classroom, April Days on Chemistry Teaching – 30th Professional training for chemistry teachers and 3rd Conference of methodology in chemistry teaching, Book of Abstracts, Р3, 37, Beograd, 2019.
  19. М. Stojanovska, Teaching Chemistry in schools and faculties in the Republic of North Macedonia – challenges and solutions, Second EX_YU Conference "The world of education erases borders", Budva, May 30–June 2, 2019.
  20. V. Milanovic, D. Trivic, M. Stojanovska, Escape room – Innovative method to teach concepts related to the Periodic Table, 8thEuroVariety – European Variety in University Chemistry Education,Book of Abstracts, B7, p. 30, Tuscany, Italy, 17–19 July 2019.
  21. V. Milanovic, M. Zubic, D. Trivic, M. Stojanovska, Pre-service and in-service chemistry teacher’s education for sustainable development, 8thEuroVariety – European Variety in University Chemistry Education,Book of Abstracts, P2, p. 68, Tuscany, Italy, 17–19 July 2019.
  22. M. Stojanovska, I. Mijić, Chemistry teaching and chemistry teacher in primary education, Proceedings of the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, pp. 218–226, Skopje, 27–28 September 2019.
  23. M. Stojanovska, Escape room – an innovative approach to fostering creativity in teaching, Proceedings of the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, pp. 140–149, Skopje, 27–28 September 2019.
  24. A. Blaževska, K. Rusevska, M. Stojanovska, Creative Center Karposh activities for the International Year of the Periodic Table, Periodic Table of elements – Yesterday, today and tomorrow, Book of abstracts, p. 78, Ljubljana, 2019.
  25. M. Stojanovska, Transforming traditional classroom into an escape room classroom, Educating the educators III, 3rd international conference on approaches to scaling up professional development in math and science education, Freiburg, 7–8 October 2019.
  26. Stojanovska, M., Chemical Spectacles as Part of Non-formal Education, 15 European Conference on Research in Chemical Education – ECRICE 2020, Book of Abstracts, Р15, p. 142, Rehovot, 6-8 July 2020.
  27. Saraginovska, A, Stojanovska, M., & Rusevska, K., Application of the Escape Room approach in the natural sciences, 1. Student conference of young artists and scientists – SKUN, pp. 14-19, Skopje, 13-14 October 2020.
  28. Kieferle, S., Devetak, I., Hayes, S., Essex, J., Stojanovska, M. & Markic, S., Diversity in Science towards Science Inclusion - A topic for pre-service chemistry teacher education, EUROVARIETY 2021 (The 9th European Variety in University Chemistry Education Conference), p. 81, Ljubljana, 7-9 July 2021, www.eurovariety2021.si/Book%20of%20abstracts.pdf. 
  29. Stojanovska, M., Blazhevska, A. & Rusevska, K., Using escape room and Nearpod as tools to foster engagement and diversity during remote teaching and learning, Kosovo international conference on educational research-KICER, Prishtina, 10-11 June 2021. 
  30. L. Barandovski, M. Stojanovska, Developing a teaching unit on a topic of electric current as a good practice for social inclusion in non-formal science education, 13th Conference of the Society of Physicists of Macedonia – CSPM 2020, Virtual Zoom meeting, 16-19 September 2021.
  31. A. Naumoska, H. Dimeski, M. Stojanovska, Using the escape room to increase the activity and motivation of ninth grade students, Slovenski kemijski dnevi 2021, Portorož-Portorose, Slovenia, 22-24 September 2021.
  32. A. Naumoska, M. Stojanovska, Using the escape room and the Nearpod as a new innovative approach in chemistry teaching, XIV Students’ Congress of SCTM, Skopje, 30 September-1 October 2021.
  33. A. Naumoska, М. Stojanovska, Application of the Nearpod tool to encourage activity and motivation among ninth grade students, 2. Student Conference of Young Artists and Scientists - SKUN, Skopje, 13-14 October 2021.
  34. M. Stojanovska, Semester course ‘Culture of Democracy through the Didactics of Chemistry’, Preparing future teachers in the Western Balkans Final Conference, Belgrade, 24-25 March 2022.
  35. K. Rusevska, A. Blazevska, M. Stojanovska, Fostering students’ engagement and diversity using Escape Room and Nearpod, International E-Conference on Innovative Trends in Teaching, Learning and Assessment, 25 March 2022.
  36. Stojanovska, M., DiSSI workshop: Application of the Escape room approach on the topic of gases, The Third International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Skopje, 6 – 8 May 2022 (oral-workshops).
  37. Stojanovska, M., DiSSI workshop: Application of the Escape room approach on the topic of circuit, The Third International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Skopje, 6 – 8 May 2022 (oral-workshops).
  38. Ivanoska, K. Stojanovska, M. The perceptions of 9th-grade students about the particles of substances, The Third International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Skopje, 6 – 8 May 2022 (oral).
  39. Stojanovska, M., Rusevska, K., Petruševski, V., Barandovski, L., Non-formal science activities for ethnically diverse students on a topic of ecology, 15 European Conference on Research in Chemical Education – ECRICE 2022, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, 11-13 July 2022. (poster)
  40. Essex,J., Birnie, I., Ross, K., Stojanovska, M., Rusevska, K., Barandovski, L., Petruševski, V. Exploring ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity in science, Part of the Symposium ‘Integrating transferable skills into chemistry teaching and learning’, 15 European Conference on Research in Chemical Education – ECRICE 2022, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, 11-13 July 2022. (oral)
  41. Markic, S., Hayes, S., Essex, J., Devetak, I., Stojanovska, M. Diversity in Science towards Social Inclusion – Non-formal Education in Science for Students’ Diversity, 15 European Conference on Research in Chemical Education – ECRICE 2022, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel, 11-13 July 2022. (poster)
  42. Dimeski, H., Naumoska, A., Stojanovska, M. The application of Escape room activities in 9th grade chemistry teaching, 15th Students’ Congress of SCTM, Skopje, 29 September - 1 October 2022. (oral)
  43. Rusevska, K., Tofilovska, S. & M. Stojanovska. (2022). Implementation of the 5E Model in the biology classes in Macedonian schools. Abstract book, 6th Congress of Ecologist of the Republic of North Macedonia with international participation. 15-18 October 2022, Ohrid, Macedonian Ecological Society, Skopje, 2022. p. 110. 
  44. Dimeski, H., Naumoska, A., Stojanovska, M., Escape room activity as an innovative tool for motivating students, Fourth International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (oral)
  45. Ivanoska, K., Stojanovska, M., The effect of individualized teaching on improving the quality of knowledge in Chemistry among 9th grade students, Fourth International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (oral)
  46. Aleksovski, A., Tofilovska, S., Stojanovska, M., Rusevska, M., Escape room – challenge and need for modern innovative teaching, Fourth International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (oral)
  47. Nikolovski, D., Stojanovska, M., Integrating green and sustainable chemistry content into chemistry education, Fourth International Conference on Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, Skopje, 24–26 November 2023. (oral)
  48. Nikolovski, D., & Stojanovska, M. (2024). Integrating Green Chemistry Education with STEAM: Towards Sustainable Learning Models. 1st International Scientific Conference STEAM+X Approach in Education: Research, Practice and Perspectives, Sombor, 20 April 2024 (oral)
  49. Schultz M., Devetak, I., Rodic, D., Stojanovska, M., and Delaney, S. (2024). International Teacher Survey on Green and Sustainable Chemistry Practical Activities, Invited Symposium at 16th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education, Lisbon, Portugal, 6-8 September. (oral)
  50. Nikolovski, D. and Stojanovska, M., Evaluating Green Chemistry Education through Student Intervention, 27th Congress of SCTM, Ohrid, 25–28 September 2024. (poster)
  51. Kalajdzieva, A., Naumoska, A., Stojanovska, M. (2025). Locating and eliminating misconceptions in chemistry teaching in the ninth grade, Fifth international conference on education in mathematics, physics and related sciences, Skopje, 28–30 November 2025. (oral)
  52. Stojanovska, M. Balloonization: Teaching science effectively with models and analogies, Fifth international conference on education in mathematics, physics and related sciences, Skopje, 28–30 November 2025. (plenary lecture)

Other activities

Activities:

  • Member of the editorial board of international scientific/professional journals:

- Journal of Research in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (2018-2020)
- Journal of Subject Didactics
- Journal of Laboratory Chemical Education 

  • Lectures at Seminars

- M. Stojanovska, The Little Secrets of Great Experimentators, III Seminar for secondary school chemistry teachers, 2016.
- M. Stojanovska, The Magic of Chemistry, I Seminar for primary school chemistry teachers, 2016.

  • Teaching in schools and workshops

- M. Stojanovska, Natural sciences for primary education 1 (Chemistry), 2015 (x13).
- M. Stojanovska, Natural sciences for primary education 2 (Chemistry), 2016 (x24).
- M. Stojanovska, Experimenting with everyday materials: Examination of the solubility dependence of solid substances in water from temperature, III Seminar for secondary school chemistry teachers, Skopje, 2016 (x2).
- M. Stojanovska, M. Bukleski, J. Pejov, Designing and solving conceptual questions and tasks, IV Seminar for secondary school chemistry teachers, Skopje, 2017.
- M. Stojanovska, Chemical Educational Games and Puzzles about the Periodic System, V Seminar for secondary school chemistry teachers, Skopje, 2019.
- M. Stojanovska, Chemical Educational Games and Puzzles about the Periodic System, II Seminar for primary school chemistry teachers, Skopje, 2019.
- M. Stojanovska, Chemical games in the classroom, STEMDiscoveryWeek, It is COOL to be STEM 2, Karposh Creative Center, Skopje, 2019.
- M. Stojanovska, Science Teacher Training for class teachers in primary education, Society of Physicists of the Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, 2019 (x4).
- M. Stojanovska, Science Teacher Training for subject teachers in primary education, Macedonian Biological Society, Skopje, 2019 (x5).

  • Member of the Organizing Committee of the 5th Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry for Students of Macedonia, 2003; Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the 9th Congress of Pure and Applied Chemistry for Students of Macedonia, 2011.
  • Member of the team for performing laboratory exercises in chemistry for students from the high schools "NOVA" (2010-2016) and "Josip Broz Tito", (2010-2012).
  • Participant (and then chairperson) in Chemistry Spectacles at the Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Skopje (2003–2019)
  • Member of the National Committee of the Chemistry competitions for secondary school students (2014–2020); Chemistry competitions for primary school students (2016–2020) and coordinator (2016–2018); Science competitions for primary school students (2016–2020).
  • Member of the Organizing and Scientific Committee of the ‘November – the month of science’ for primary and secondary school students and teachers (2016–2019) and chairperson (2017).
  • Coordinator of the Seminars for secondary school chemistry teachers (2016–2019); Seminars for primary school chemistry teachers (2016–2019).
  • Member of the National Committee of the Macedonian Olympiad in Chemistry for secondary school students (2014–2017).
  • Member of the National Committee of the Macedonian Junior Science Olympiad for primary school students (2017–2019); coordinator and mentor for chemistry (2017–2019).
  • Event Coordinator of Global Women’s Breakfast, Empowering Women in Chemistry: A Global Networking Event, IUPAC, Skopje, (2019–2020).
  • Scientix ambassador (2021-present)
  • Escape room workshop with lower-secondary school students from Karposh municipality, Karposh Creative Center, Skopje, 12 December 2023. 
  • Member of the International Scientific Committee of the European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026.
  • Member of the International Scientific Committee of the European Variety in University Chemistry Education Conference (EuroVariety), 2025.
  • Member of the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Physics and Related Sciences, 2022, 2023, 2025.

Проекти

Projects:

  1. Participant (teacher instructor) in the project for modernization of education: “Application of EDUBUNTU software and other educational computer applications in science teaching” (2009);
  2. Participant (teacher instructor) in the project for modernization of education: “Inquiry-based learning in teaching science subjects” (2010); 
  3. Participant (teacher instructor) in the project for modernization of education: “Assessment of students’ knowledge and abilities using Bloom’s taxonomy” (2010).
  4. Participant in the project European Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Education Network 2 (EC2E2N 2), (2012–2015).
  5. National coordinator in project: “Investigation of the conceptual knowledge and the occurrence of erroneous notions in the mathematics and science teaching” (2017–2020), funded by Macedonian Academy of Science and Arts.
  6. Participant in the project “Preparing Future Teachers: Educating for Democracy & Human Rights” (2018-2021), funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway.
  7. Leading researcher from partner institution in Erasmus+ project “Diversity in Science towards Social Inclusion – Non-formal Education in Science for Students` Diversity” (2020–2023).
  8. Participant in the Erasmus+ KA220 project: Biology Teachers Shaping Tomorrow – BEST (2021–2024).
  9. Participant in International Teacher Survey on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GSC) Practical Activities, Committee on Chemistry Education, Project No.: 2023-002-2-050, 2023-, Chair Seamus Delaney and Madeleine Schultz, https://iupac.org/project/2023-002-2-050/
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