reynaldo o wong gm-ict and academic coordinator 24.01.2011
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Strengthening S&T Education in The City School: Framework for Action
Reynaldo O WongGM-ICT and Academic
Coordinator24.01.2011
“UNESCO encourages the design of effective science and technology education programs by promoting gender-sensitive, socio-culturally and environmentally relevant
policies and curricula. It promotes a multidisciplinary approach to science and technology education and gives particular
attention to the provision of basic knowledge, life skills and scientific literacy for all, as well as preparation for the world of
work. In a rapidly-evolving world, science and technology education is an important instrument in the search for sustainable development and poverty reduction. Yet
educational systems are faced with the challenge of science and technology education that has lost relevance in not being
able to adapt to current scientific and technological developments.”
UN Standpoint
Why S&T education?
Understand how the world works
Prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow
Develop hard, soft and other skills
fires pupils’ curiosity about phenomena offers opportunities to find explanations links practical experience with scientific
ideas develop and evaluate explanations,
encouraging critical and creative thought through experimentation and modelling
explains how scientific ideas contribute to technological change
traces the development of science worldwide and recognise its cultural significance
discusses issues that may affect pupils’ lives, the directions of societies and the future of the world
Importance of science
Teaching Throug
h Technology
Vision for a more engaging learning
In this eraof
collaboration, The City
School is not alone!
“The end goal of the Intel® and City School partnership is to
expose students across all levels to ICT. This can only be
realized by training the trainers.
- Dr Dania Qazi, Director Studies
“As indispensable agents of change, we believe in providing our frontline personnel with the
essential know-how and proficiency that will enable them to prepare today’s students for
the real world of tomorrow.”
- Dr Dania Qazi, Director Studies
TTT
Intel Awareness Forum for
School Heads
Intel Teach
Online Learning thru Course and
Learning Management
System (C/LMS)
Ideal Academic
Information Management System (Ideal
AIMS)
Innovation in Curriculum
through Technology
(ICTech)
Intel ISEF
The ISEF teacher training program provides professional development in the areas of
science, engineering, and mathematics, and the
opportunity to learn specific problem-solving methods and
instructional strategies.
Intel® ISEF will have trained approximately 90 teachers from The
City School network by 12th February 2011.
Intel® ISEF world’s largest pre-
college science competition
provides opportunity for young scientists and inventors to come together, share ideas, and showcase cutting-edge projects
done in cities in the USA
US$4M in awards and scholarships
approximately 1,500 grade 9 to 12 students from over 50 countries participating every year
“Electricity from Earth’s Interior”
-The City School, KAPCO
“Dynamic Advert System”
- The City School Model Town, Lahore
“Electricity from Vehicle Exhaust “
- The City School Shalimar Campus, Lahore
Intel® ISEF 2011 (Provincial Level)
2011 Intel® ISEF
(National Level)
Entry #1 from TCS
“Dynamic Advert System Using GPS”
Model Town O Level Computer Category
Entry #2 from TCS
“Electricity from Geothermal Energy”
TCS-KAPCO Physics Category
Entry #3 from TCS
“Electricity from Gas Exhaust System”
Shalimar Campus Physics Category
The City School Delegation
Strengths of TCS 40% of A level enrolment is towards
the pre-medical and pre-engineering courses
Science labs are used in CIE practical examinations
Excellent faculty members High achievers abound Science, Maths, and Computer
Education start early Intel ISEF-trained teachers
Opportunities for TCS
Train students to think critically to achieve productive creativity
Evaluate the curricula
Promote science and technology as a career
Build teachers’ research capability
Expose students’ talents in local and international fairs
Gear students toward academic excellence and leadership in S&T
Framework for Action Goal
A science and technology education programme uniquely City School’s geared towards understanding of current scientific and technological advancements and preparation of students for the challenges of the 21st century
Objectives
1. Emphasize enquiry approach in the teaching of science, mathematics and ICT subjects
2. Form a critical mass of ISEF and research-trained teachers per region
3. Channel the energy of high achievers towards meaningful discoveries and accomplishments
4. Network with research-oriented public and private enterprises for support
Framework for Action
Objective
1 Emphasize enquiry approach in the teaching of science, mathematics and ICT subjects
Strategies Check for inquiry-based
teaching & learning in the curriculum guides
Train teachers to think critically and to teach creatively to engage learners
Inculcate self-reliance among teachers thru improvisation
Vary teaching/learning approaches; differentiate instruction
Framework for Action
Objective
2 Form a critical mass of ISEF and research-trained teachers per region
Strategies Maximize engagement
with Intel trainers Link ISEF-trainees
together for collaboration and sharing of resources
Support teachers in their conduct of scientific and technological investigations
Framework for Action
Objective
3 Channel the energy of high achievers towards meaningful discoveries and accomplishments
Strategies Organize Science,
Mathematics or Computer clubs or societies
Celebrate their discoveries and accomplishments thru fairs and competitions
Train them on real life problem solving
Enjoin heads and parents to support high achievers
Framework for Action
Objective
4 Network with research-oriented public and private enterprises for support
Strategies Avail of free
resources from POs, NGOs, and GOs
Train students in the conduct of research
Expose students to state-of-the-art instrumentation and equipment useful in their research work
Framework for Action
Challenges Institutionalization of
TTT Engaging learning Schoolwide
promotion of S&T Teaching thinking Scientific attitudes as
core values in S&T education
Solutions Sharing of resources,
technology and know-how
Differentiating INSET Emphasizing enquiry
and activity-based teaching and learning
Customizing the curricula, materials
Framework for Action Timeline
Advocacy and ISEF training March/April 2011
Ten Outstanding Young Scientists (TOYS) Fair April/May 2011
Summer Camp (Science Workshop and Writeshop) Local – June 2011 Foreign – July 2011
Provincial ISEF November 2011
2012 National ISEF February 2012
Resources Human
INSET/Intel trainers Resource persons from
private and public enterprises Club or society moderators
Curriculum Teaching-learning materials Teaching-learning strategies Modules and handouts
Technology Online teaching & learning Science laboratory ICT laboratory
-US Pres. Barack ObamaState of the Union Address
25th January 2011
“America must celebrate the winners
not only of the Superbowls but of the Science Fairs as well.”