I. - Basic information

I.1 - Surname

Čipková

I.2 - Name

Elena

I.3 - Degrees

doc. PaedDr., PhD.

I.4 - Year of birth

1975

I.5 - Name of the workplace

Department of Didactics in Science, Psychology and Pedagogy, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava

I.6 - Address of the workplace

Ilkovičova 6, 842 15 Bratislava

I.7 - Position

associate professor

I.8 - E-mail address

elena.cipkova@uniba.sk

I.9 - Hyperlink to the entry of a person in the Register of university staff

https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/4191

I.10 - Name of the study field in which a person works at the university

Teacher Training and Education Science

I.11 - ORCID iD

0000-0001-7965-0791

II. - Higher education and further qualification growth

II.1 - First degree of higher education

II.2 - Second degree of higher education

II.a - Name of the university or institution

Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences

II.b - Year

1998

II.c - Study field and programme

Teacher Training for General Education Subjects, Specialization: Biology - Chemistry

II.3 - Third degree of higher education

II.a - Name of the university or institution

Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences

II.b - Year

2006

II.c - Study field and programme

Theory of Teaching General Education Subjects, Specialization: Biology

II.4 - Associate professor

II.a - Name of the university or institution

Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences

II.b - Year

2018

II.c - Study field and programme

Disciplinary Didactics

II.5 - Professor

II.6 - Doctor of Science (DrSc.)

III. - Current and previous employment

III.a - Occupation-position	III.b - Institution	III.c - Duration
assistant professor	Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences	1998 - 2018
associate professor	Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences	2019 – 31 Aug 2026
Professor position	Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences	since 1 September 2026

IV. - Development of pedagogical, professional, language, digital and other skills

IV.a - Activity description, course name, other	IV.b - Name of the institution	IV.c - Year
Cyclical study entitled "Ecology and the environment"	Kultur Kontakt Austria	2001
Italian for beginners	Gymnázium P. Horova, Michalovce	2006
English for Speaker of Other Languages	Dundee College, Scotland	2003
ECDL	The Slovak society for informatics	2004

V. - Overview of activities within the teaching career at the university

V.1 - Overview of the profile courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes

V.1.a - Name of the profile course	V.1.b - Study programme	V.1.c - Degree	V.1.d - Field of study
Didactics of Biology 1	Teacher Training for Biology in Combination	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Didactics of Biology 2	Teacher Training for Biology in Combination	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science
/Current Problems Solved in Didactics of Biology	Didactics of Biology	III.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Bachelor thesis seminar 1	Teacher Training for Biology in Combination	I.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Bachelor thesis seminar 2	Teacher Training for Biology in Combination	I.	Teacher Training and Education Science

V.2 - Overview of the responsibility for the delivery, development and quality assurance of the study programme or its part at the university in the current academic year

V.2.a - Name of the study programme	V.2.b - Degree	V.2.c - Field of study
Disciplinary Didactics	III.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Biology Teacher Training	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Biology Teacher Training	I.	Teacher Training and Education Science

V.3 - Overview of the responsibility for the development and quality of the field of habilitation procedure and inaugural procedure in the current academic year

V.3.a - Name of the field of habilitation procedure and inaugural procedure	V.3.b - Study field to which it is assigned
Disciplinary Didactics	Teacher Training and Education Science

V.4 - Overview of supervised final theses

V.4.1 - Number of currently supervised theses

V.4.a - Bachelor's (first degree)

V.4.b - Diploma (second degree)

V.4.c - Dissertation (third degree)

V.4.2 - Number of defended theses

V.5 - Overview of other courses taught in the current academic year according to study programmes

V.5.a - Name of the course	V.5.b - Study programme	V.5.c - Degree	V.5.d - Field of study
The Latest Knowledge in Didactics of Biology	Disciplinary Didactics	III.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Diploma thesis seminar	Teacher Training for Biology	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Diploma thesis seminar 1	Teacher Training for Biology	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Diploma thesis seminar 2	Teacher Training for Biology	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Teaching practice 1	Teacher Training for Biology	I.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Teaching practice 2	Teacher Training for Biology	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science
Teaching practice 3	Teacher Training for Biology	II.	Teacher Training and Education Science

VI. - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1 - Overview of the research/artistic/other outputs and the corresponding citations

VI.1.1 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1.a - Overall

144

VI.1.b - Over the last six years

VI.1.2 - Number of the research/artistic/other outputs registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases

VI.1.a - Overall

VI.1.b - Over the last six years

VI.1.3 - Number of citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs

VI.1.a - Overall

275

VI.1.b - Over the last six years

167

VI.1.4 - Number of citations registered in the Web of Science or Scopus databases

VI.1.a - Overall

VI.1.b - Over the last six years

VI.1.5 - Number of invited lectures at the international, national level

VI.2 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs

Karolcík, Š., Čipková, E., Hrušecký, R., & Veselský, M. (2015). The comprehensive evaluation of electronic learning tools and educational software (CEELTES). Informatics in Education, 14(2), 243-264.

Karolčík, Š., Čipková, E., Veselský, M., Hrubišková, H., & Matulčíková, M. (2017). Quality parameterization of educational resources from the perspective of a teacher. British Journal of Educational Technology, 48(2), 313-331.

Čipková, E., Karolčík, Š., Sládková, K., & Ušáková, K. (2018). What is the level of scientific literacy among geography students studying bachelor's studies in natural sciences?. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 27(4), 295-310.

Karolčík, Š., Čipková, E., Kinchin, I. (2016) Teacher Attitudes to Professional Development of Proficiency in the Classroom Application of Digital Technologies. International Education Studies 9(4). 9-19.

Čipková, E., Karolčík, Š., Dudová, N., & Nagyová, S. (2018). What is the students’ interest in biology after the biology curriculum modification?. The Curriculum Journal, 29(3), 370-386.

VI.3 - The most significant research/artistic/other outputs over the last six years

Čipková, E., Karolčík, Š., & Scholzová, L. (2020). Are secondary school graduates prepared for the studies of natural sciences?–evaluation and analysis of the result of scientific literacy levels achieved by secondary school graduates. Research in Science & Technological Education, 38(2), 146-167. – CCC ; WOS CC ; SCO.

Čipková, E., Karolčík, Š., Fuchs, M., & Vaněková, H. (2024). Slovak Science teachers’ TPACK and Their Attitudes Toward Educational Technologies. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 35(6),634-6607. – SCO ; ESCI ; WOS CC.

Šmida, D., Čipková, E., Fuchs, M. (2024). Developing the test of inquiry skills: measuring the level of inquiry skills among pupils in Slovakia. International Journal of Science Education, 46(1), 73-108. – CCC ; SCO ; WOS CC ; SSCI.

Čipková, E., Fuchs, M., Šmida, D. (2024). Effectiveness of Experiential Learning of Roma Pupils in Terms of Educational Results - A Case Study. European journal of contemporary education, 13(3), 491-504. WOS CC ; SCO ; ESCI.

Čipková, E., Šmida, D., Pecníková, K. (2025). Evaluation of the Level of Selected Inquiry Skills Among Grammar School Students. In: Science & Education. – CCC ; SCO ; WOS CC ; SSCI.

VI.4 - The most significant citations corresponding to the research/artistic/other outputs

Karolcík, Š., Čipková, E., & Kinchin, I. (2016). Teacher Attitudes to Professional Development of Proficiency in the Classroom Application of Digital Technologies. International Education Studies, 9(4), 9-19.

[o1] 2019 Leem, J. - Sung, E.: British Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 50, No. 2, 2019, s. 601-613

[n1] 2021 zz ~ AlQenaei, Z.M. - Khalil, O. - Aldekheel, A.Y.. : The Integrating Information Technology in Precollege Education in Kuwait: Teachers’ Perspectives on a Botched Initiative - In: Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, Vol. 20, January, 2021 ; s. 529-558 ;SCI

Čipková, E., Karolčík, Š., Dudová, N., & Nagyová, S. (2018). What is the students’ interest in biology after the biology curriculum modification?. The Curriculum Journal, 29(3), 370-386.

[n1] 2019 zz ~ Vlckova, J. - Kubiatko, M. - Usak, M.. - In: Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, Vol. 15, No. 5, 2019 ; Art. No. em1714 ;SCOPUS

[n1] 2021 zz ~ Franzolin, F. - Carvalho, G.S. - Santana, C.M.B. - Calegari, A.D.S. - Almeida, E.A.E.D. - Soares, J.P.R. - de Almeida, E.A.E. - Soares, J.P.R. - Jorge, J. - das Neves, F.D. - Lemos, E.R.S.. : Students' Interests in Biodiversity: Links with Health and Sustainability - In: Sustainability, Vol. 13, No. 24, 2021 ; s. 13767 ;SCOPUS ; SCI

[n1] 2022 zz ~ Maskour, L. – El Batri, B. – Oubit, S. M. – Jeronen, E. – Agorram, B. – Bouali, R.. : Analysis of Drawings on Representations of COVID-19 among Senior High School Students: Case of the DakhlaOued Eddahab Region, Morocco. - In: Education Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 12, 2022 ; art. no. 892 ;SCOPUS ; SCI

2026 [01/20] GBR - Konu Kadirhanoğullari, Meryem - Özay Köse, Esra. Education model for the Turkish century: Teachers' views on the 9th grade biology curriculum [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1002/curj.70017 In: Curriculum Journal. Oxon: Taylor & Francis Group. Routledge, 2026, Roč. 37, č. 2, s. 484-506 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 0958-5176. ISSN (online) 1469-3704. - SCO ; WOS CC, s. 484 - 506

[n1] 2016 zz ~ Dagiene, V. - Rutkauskiene, D. - Gudoniene, D.. - In: International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2016 ; s. 76-88 ;SCI ; SCOPUS

[n1] 2017 zz ~ Rinaldi, V.D. - Lorr, N.A. - Williams, K.. - In: Anatomical Sciences Education, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2017 ; s. 328-338 ;SCI [

n1] 2020 zz ~ Rizvic, S. - Okanovic, V. - Boskovic, D.. : Digital storytelling - In: Springer Series on Cultural Computing: Visual Computing for Cultural Heritage . -Cham : Springer, 2020 ; s. 347-367 ;SCOPUS

[n1] 2022 zz ~ Kirupainayagam, D. S. – Sutha, J.. : Technology facilitation on inclusive learning; higher education institutions in Sri Lanka - In: International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 36, No. 4, 2022 ; s. 441-469 ;SCOPUS ; SCI

Karolčík, Š., Čipková, E., & Mázorová, H. (2016). Application of digital technologies in the geography teaching process from the teachers’ perspective. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 25(4), 328-343.

[o1] 2017 Czigány, Sz. - Császár, Zs. - Kiss, K. - Halmai, Á. - Lóczy, D. - Nagyváradi, L. - Pirkhoffer, E.: International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, Vol. 27, No. 2, 2017, s. 149-164

[n1] 2020 zz ~ Csachová, S.. - In: Review of International Geographical Education, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2020 ; s. 72-91 ;SCOPUS

[n1] 2020 zz ~ Mekota, T. - Marada, M.. : The influence of the Nearpod application on learning social geography in a grammar school in Czecha - In: Education and Information Technologies, Vol. 25, No. 6, 2020 ; s. 5167-5184 ;SCOPUS

[n1] 2020 zz ~ Avdic, B. - Dreskovic, N. - Miric, R.. : Attitudes among geography teachers in Bosnia and Herzegovina toward geospatial technology Use: Gender, age and regional differences - In: Geographica Pannonica, Vol. 24, No. 2, 2020 ; s. 136-146 ;SCOPUS

[n1] 2020 zz ~ Oda, K. - Herman, T. - Hasan, A.. : Properties and impacts of TPACK-based GIS professional development for in-service teachers - In: International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, Vol. 29, No. 1, 2020 ; s. 40-54 ;SCOPUS

2021 [01/20] TUR - Zid, Muhammad - Casmana, Asep Rudi. A learning model for teaching “population geography” course in higher education through case study of international women's migration [elektronický dokument] In: Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Ankara: Association for Social Studies Educators, 2021, Roč. 12, č. 3, s. 120-143 [online]. ISSN (online) 1309-9108. - SCO, s. 120 - 143

2022 [01/20] CHE - Nurasiah, Iis - Sumantri, Mohamad Syarif - Nurhasanah, Nina - Casmana, Asep Rudi. Cultural Values' Integration in Character Development in Elementary Schools: The Sukuraga as Learning Media. DOI 10.3389/feduc.2022.849218 In: Frontiers in education. Lausanne: Frontiers Media, 2022, Roč. 7, Art. No. 849218 [online]. ISSN 2504-284X. - SCO ; WOS CC, s. Art. No. 849218

2026 [01/20] GBR - Škodová, Martina - Hollý, Martin. Potential of mobile virtual reality as a tool for supporting students’ motivation in school geography [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1080/10382046.2024.2416303 In: International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education. Abingdon: Taylor & Francis Group, 2026, Roč. 35, č. 1, s. 123-137 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1038-2046. ISSN (online) 1747-7611. - SCO ; WOS CC, s. 123 - 137

[n1] 2020 zz ~ Zámková, M. - Prokop, M. - Stolín, R.. : Non-parametric anova methods applied on students’ performance development in course of statistics - In: Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, Vol. 68, No. 1, 2020 ; s. 281-289 ;SCOPUS

[n1] 2022 zz ~ Semilarski, H. – Soobard, R. – Holbrook, J. – Rannikmäe, M... : Expanding disciplinary and interdisciplinary core idea maps by students to promote perceived self-efficacy in learning science - In: International Journal of STEM Education, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2022 ; s. 1-20 ;SCOPUS ; SCI

[n1] 2023 zz ~ Zamalloa, T. – Sanz, J.. : Attitudes of secondary school students towards geology in Spain - In: Research in Science & Technological Education, Vol. 41, No. 1, 2023 ; s. 123-146 ;SCOPUS ; SCI

[n1] 2023 zz ~ Hossein-Mohand, H. - Hossein-Mohand, H.: Influence of motivation on the perception of mathematics by secondary school students - In: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 13, No. 05. – SCO ; CCC ; WOS CC

2024 [01/20] GBR - Baltikian, Marina - Kärkkäinen, Sirpa - Kukkonen, Jari. Assessment of scientific literacy levels among secondary school students in Lebanon: Exploring gender-based differences [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.29333/ejmste/14279 In: Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. London: Modestum, 2024, Roč. 20, č. 3, art. no. em2407 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1305-8215. ISSN (online) 1305-8223. - SCO, s. art. no. em2407

2024 [01/20] GBR - Hejnová, Eva. Evaluating secondary school students' science literacy with the Test of Scientific Literacy Skills (TOSLS) [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1088/1742-6596/2715/1/012005 In: Journal of Physics Conference Series. Bristol: Institute of Physics. IOP Publishing, 2024, art. no. 012005. ISSN 1742-6588. ISSN (online) 1742-6596. - SCO, s. art. no. 012005

2024 [01/20] MYS - Hartini, Sri - Khairiyah, Nor - Wati - Dewantara, Dewi - Zainuddin, Z. - Ismail, I. - Saehena, Sahrul - Rahman, Nor Farahwahidah Abdul. Student ́s science literacy skill through implementation of integrating teaching modules with sets approach on renewable energy topics In: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. Selangor: Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, 2024, Roč. 19, č. 5, s. 1693-1715 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1823-4690. - SCO, s. 1693 - 1715

2025 [01/20] GBR - Aggarwal, Arun - Mittal, Amit - Sharma, Ishani - Chand, Pawan Kumar - Deshpande, Amruta. Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it: the role of self-perceived employability among engineering graduates. DOI 10.1108/ICT-07-2024-0073 In: Industrial and Commercial Training. Bingley: Emerald Group Publishing, 2025, Roč. 57, č. 4, s. 361-387. ISSN 0019-7858. - SCO ; WOS CC, s. 361 - 387

2025 [01/20] CHE - Roy, Goutam - Sikder, Shukla - Danaia, Lena. Adopting scientific literacy in early years from empirical studies on formal education: a systematic review of the literature [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1186/s40594-025-00547-1 In: International Journal of STEM Education. Cham: Springer Nature, 2025, Roč. 12, č. 1, art. no. 26 [online]. ISSN (online) 2196-7822. - SCO ; CCC ; WOS CC ; OA ; SSCI ; SCIE, s. art. no. 26

2025 [01/20] USA - Yuliana, Ivo - Jatmiko, Budi - Widodo, Wahono - Suryanti - Irwanto. Primary education students’ scientific literacy in terms of some variables [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.55214/25768484.v9i1.4384 In: Edelweiss applied science and technology. Sheridan: Edelweiss Publications Inc, 2025, Roč. 9, č. 1, s. 1277-1288 [online]. ISSN (online) 2576-8484. - SCO ; OA, s. 1277 - 1288

2026 [01/20] CHE - Oyovwi, Edarho Oghenevwede - Ijeh, Sunday Bomboi - Obro, Sunday. Strategy That Suits Students' Retention in Mathematics Curriculum Concepts: Assessment-Supported or Lecture Method [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.29333/iji.2026.19224a In: International Journal of Instruction. Bazilej : Gate Association for Teaching and Education, 2026, Roč. 19, č. 2, s. 443-456 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1694-609X. ISSN (online) 1308-1470. - WOS CC ; ESCI, s. 443 - 456

2026 [01/20] USA - García, Trinidad - Núñez, José Carlos - Abín, Amanda - Van der Ven, Sanne H.G. - Cueli, Marisol - Rodríguez, Celestino - Valle, Antonio. Motivational profiles and mathematical performance in students from 7th to 10th grade: A person-centered perspective [elektronický dokument]. DOI 10.1007/s12144-026-09327-8 In: Current psychology. New York: Springer Nature. Springer International Publishing AG, 2026, Roč. 45, č. 7, art. no. 742 [tlačená forma] [online]. ISSN 1046-1310. ISSN (online) 1936-4733. - SCO ; CCC ; WOS CC, s. art. no. 742

VI.5 - Participation in conducting (leading) the most important research projects or art projects over the last six years

APVV n. APVV-24-0366 "Radiation Literacy: Interactive Science Learning Through Technology"

VEGA 1/0051/25 "A model for developing digital competencies of future science teachers"

PSK/NP/2024/003 National project "Digital transformation of education and school"

KEGA 086UK-4/2024 "The schoolyard as a space for pupil's science inquiry and investigation with the support of mobile technology"

KEGA 051UK-4/2023 "Modern textbook of geology for primary and secondary education of students in terms of the new curriculum for teaching science subjects"

VII. - Overview of organizational experience related to higher education and research/artistic/other activities

VII.a - Activity, position	VII.b - Name of the institution, board	VII.c - Duration
Accreditation Board of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic for Continuous Education of Pedagogical Staff and Professional Staff, member	Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic	2019
Commission for Professional Development of Pedagogical Staff and Professional Staff, Head	Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic	from 2020
KEGA, Member of the Commission	Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic	2021 - 2025
Research in Science & Technological Education, reviewer	Taylor & Francis	from 2023
Main coordination group, the advisory group of the DG, member	National Institute of Education and Youth	2025 - 2026

VIII. - Overview of international mobilities and visits oriented on education and research/artistic/other activities in the given field of study

VIII.a - Name of the institution	VIII.b - Address of the institution	VIII.c - Duration (indicate the duration of stay)	VIII.d - Mobility scheme, employment contract, other (describe)
Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague	Albertov 6, 128 00 Praha 2	10.4.-14.4.2000	invitation to a working residence at the Department of Teaching and Didactics of Biology, pedagogical activities within lectures, exercises and seminars, cooperation on research projects

IX. - Other relevant facts

IX.a - If relevant, other activities related to higher education or research/artistic/other activities are mentioned

Central Commission for pre-primary and basic education, educational area Man and nature, member

Attestation commission for the second attestation in the category of teacher, head

Date of last update

2026-08-10

Name and surname:	doc. PaedDr. Elena Čipková, PhD.
Document type:	Research/art/teacher profile of a person
The name of the university:	Comenius University Bratislava
The seat of the university:	Šafárikovo námestie 6, 818 06 Bratislava