W001 Drama in Science Education: a Practical (and fun) Workshop
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1015-1100
The benefits of incorporating drama in teaching science are many. Drama involves the students emotionally, thereby increasing motivation and engagement and facilitating cognitive learning.
This practical workshop will provide teachers and educators with drama tools suitable for teaching science and socio-scientific issues. Amongst others we will practice role-play, mime and games. Theoretical background will be given for the exercises.
Acting experience not necessary! Will to participate and have fun a must!
W002 International Earth Science: Earthlearningidea
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1015-1130
Earthlearningidea is an initiative bringing teaching activities about the Earth to classrooms across the world that have few or no resources. Earthlearningidea published a new activity each week during 2008, and one per month in 2009, so that currently more than 60 activities appear on the website, free to download and use. Sample some of the interactive activities yourself and see if they would work in your classroom.
T001 Science Assessment in a Second Language: Perspectives from the SPINE Project in Zanzibar (repeated Fri 1400)
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1015-1100
This presentation will report on assessment issues that face early secondary pupils in science classrooms in Zanzibar. The work draws from a 3-year ESRC/DfID funded project investigating dynamics of learning science through a second language, namely the role of English in assessments of native Kiswahili speakers. Original and modified questions from chemistry and biology examination papers were given a sample to students from a range of schools. Results on performance will be shared.
T002 The Italian ISS National Plan for a New Approach to Science Literacy (repeated Fri 1400)
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1015-1100
ISS “Insegnare Scienze Sperimentali” is a National Plan. It is aimed at the enhancing of Scientific Literacy in all the compulsory school grades (age 5-16) providing Science Teachers with an effective and innovative CPD (Continuous Professional Development) set on peer education. The main points of the Plan are: laboratory, competencies, authentic learning, verticality, integration and communication. The Plan has been monitored and evaluated.
Speakers
Paola Ambrogi
SSIS University of Modena e Reggio
Organiser:
SSIS University of Modena - Reggio Emilia, and ITI “L. Nobili” Reggio Emilia, Italy
Medway LA and the Collaborative Learning Project are working together on resources that encourage pupils to talk their way into understanding science concepts. Evidence suggests that opportunity for exploratory talk and encouragement to collaborate on problem solving, helps pupils to think scientifically rather than just memorise facts. Collaborative classrooms help learners access English while sharing their scientific knowledge. This workshop lets you experience practical activities on hard to teach topics that have been tried and tested in challenging classrooms.
Resources have been developed by: Collaborative Learning Project Director: Stuart Scott Medway Science consultant: Heather Millington Medway Science ASTs: Mark Barley and Alec Stride Ethnic Minority Achievement Consultant: Alice Adesina
W004 International Baccalaureate Data-logging Workshop
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1100-1130
PASCO has been providing IB schools worldwide with data loggers (hand-held and PC based) , the widest range of sensors and physics apparatus for many years.
PASCO invites you to join them for a hands on session using their range of PASport data-loggers. The workshop aims to give participants a chance to use equipment and sensors related to IB’s requirements for Physics, Chemistry & Biology. No experience required!
W005 The Coreflect Approach: Using Digital Tools To Support Inquiry, Collaboration, and Reflection on Socio-Scientific Debates
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1100-1130
CoReflect is a research and development programme bringing together science education teachers and researchers from eight institutions and seven European countries. This event will introduce participants to the theoretical framework of the CoReflect project and provide some hands-on experimentation with the web-based learning environments on current socio-scientific issues that are currently being developed and piloted in classrooms across Europe. CoReflect is funded by the FP7 Science in Society programme. For more information on the project please visit http://www.coreflect.org
T003 Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Independent Research (GPR): The Exciting New Qualification for 16 - 19 Year Olds
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1130-1200
Through a focus on issues of global relevance, students develop skills in critical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of argument structure and context. They dig deeper by learning how to design, plan and manage a research project on a topic of their choosing, and produce an Independent Research Report.
Speakers
Guest Speaker
University of Cambridge International Examinations
Organiser:
University of Cambridge International Examinations
T004 Pre-School Science Education in Portugal: Teacher Training and Innovative Practices (repeated Thurs 1130)**NOTE this session now starts at 1130***
Wed 6th Jan 2010, 1130-1200
A current study about the development of a teacher training programme in science education in the north of Portugal is presented. Practical activities with STS orientation aimed at 3-6 year old children are exemplified. The corresponding methodology is presented.
