23 Nov 2006
I was surfing the net for educational and research resources. Some interesting finds:
1. The Electronic Journal of Science Education
- an online journal on science education
http://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse/ejse.html
- or do a journal search using google search engine directly!
http://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse/ejsesearch.html
2. Physicweb site
- Dr Yap told me about the usefulness of this site to keep up with latest physics and technology developments in the world. Sign up to read full articles for free.
http://physicsweb.org/
I've also inserted an RSS news feed of the physicsworld news to my physics blogsite for my students.
Friday, November 24, 2006
23 Nov 2006
I am attending the 3-day International Science Edcuation Conference organised by NIE, MOE and STAS. Its a good opportunity to meet up with old friends, ex-colleagues, working in schools or at MOE HQs. Its also a good time to reflect on my teaching practices as I listened to speaker after speaker on what they have tried out as science that works!
Find out some of the keynote speakers at
http://www.nsse.nie.edu.sg/isec2006/
I am attending the 3-day International Science Edcuation Conference organised by NIE, MOE and STAS. Its a good opportunity to meet up with old friends, ex-colleagues, working in schools or at MOE HQs. Its also a good time to reflect on my teaching practices as I listened to speaker after speaker on what they have tried out as science that works!
Find out some of the keynote speakers at
http://www.nsse.nie.edu.sg/isec2006/
Saturday, November 18, 2006
17 Nov 2006
Wan Eng joined us for the Sharing/Discussion at Crescent Girls' School.
Some of my learning points today:
1. experimental induction of formula
2. instructional strategies for Electricity
3. Action Research - what is and what is not
4. findings and methodolgy of action research (MGS)
5. ideas for IT-enhanced inquiry-based approach
Wan Eng joined us for the Sharing/Discussion at Crescent Girls' School.
Some of my learning points today:
1. experimental induction of formula
2. instructional strategies for Electricity
3. Action Research - what is and what is not
4. findings and methodolgy of action research (MGS)
5. ideas for IT-enhanced inquiry-based approach
16 Nov 2006
Mr Lau, Wee Yap and I attended the Sharing/Discussion on Action Research in PbI (Electricity) organised by CPDD at Crescent Girls' School.
Some of my learning points:
1. principles of learning - pre-existing knowledge, develop competence in learning, and active learning
2. essential features of inquiry-based lessons
3. ideas first -> names later -> formulae last
3. common preconceptions and difficulties in the topic Electricity
4. use of student worksheets and activities (used by Crescent Girls'): varied, engaging, hands-on, language use ("wordiness"), time management, use of teaching moments
5. model building using what students can understand/relate to, before introducing new terminology
Mr Lau, Wee Yap and I attended the Sharing/Discussion on Action Research in PbI (Electricity) organised by CPDD at Crescent Girls' School.
Some of my learning points:
1. principles of learning - pre-existing knowledge, develop competence in learning, and active learning
2. essential features of inquiry-based lessons
3. ideas first -> names later -> formulae last
3. common preconceptions and difficulties in the topic Electricity
4. use of student worksheets and activities (used by Crescent Girls'): varied, engaging, hands-on, language use ("wordiness"), time management, use of teaching moments
5. model building using what students can understand/relate to, before introducing new terminology
15 Nov 2006
The project team (Mr Lau, Wan Eng, Peici, Wee Yap and I) met to review the 2006 LEAD IT@Deyi work plan and discuss the 2007 work plan. Chip Pin has a CCA commitment. Wee Yap just joined our physics team after completing his NIE training. Key areas of discussion include topics for and schedule of inquiry-based lessons for 2007, consultancy and partnership, training and professional sharing, and lesson IT resources.
The project team (Mr Lau, Wan Eng, Peici, Wee Yap and I) met to review the 2006 LEAD IT@Deyi work plan and discuss the 2007 work plan. Chip Pin has a CCA commitment. Wee Yap just joined our physics team after completing his NIE training. Key areas of discussion include topics for and schedule of inquiry-based lessons for 2007, consultancy and partnership, training and professional sharing, and lesson IT resources.
Friday, November 10, 2006
10 Nov 2006
My school staff just visited Nanyang Poly today. Its facilities, course offerings, and teaching and learning environment are impressive. Would consider some form of collaboration (Learning@NYP) for our students to have exposure and access to applied-physics courses and facilities. Inquiry learning could be weaved into the lesson design.
My school staff just visited Nanyang Poly today. Its facilities, course offerings, and teaching and learning environment are impressive. Would consider some form of collaboration (Learning@NYP) for our students to have exposure and access to applied-physics courses and facilities. Inquiry learning could be weaved into the lesson design.
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