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.”