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title: An Academic Leader Who Helped Every Science Lecturer Teach More Clearly
description: Learn how visual learning and quick quizzes transformed science teaching across an entire teacher-education college in Israel.
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# [An Academic Leader Who Helped Every Science Lecturer Teach More Clearly](https://blog.jove.com/an-academic-leader-who-helped-every-science-lecturer-2026)

 Written by [Ellen Ovenden](https://blog.jove.com/author/ellen-ovenden) | Jun 30, 2026 6:43:35 PM

At Kaye Academic College of Education in Israel, **every science lecturer now uses video resources**.

When **Dr Elina Abaev-Schneiderman**, Head of Science Education, first proposed JoVE, some questioned why a teacher-education college needed something so academic.

The answer became clear in practice: **Students engaged quickly**. Colleagues adopted it too. **Class preparation and discussion improved.** This is what made Dr Abaev-Schneiderman stand out as the [2025 JoVE Ambassador Award winner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Gjixy0J64).

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