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Science Teacher Workshops
Our teachers’ workshop series is developed by renowned experienced teachers trainers including Dr Yap Kueh Chin and his team.
Associate Professor Yap Kueh Chin obtained his Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Georgia, U.S.A. He has been involved in science teacher education since 1972. He has supervised numerous educational research projects at the B.Sc., M.Ed. and Ph.D. levels. He has also sat on numerous academic and curriculum boards at the university and national levels.
For his research excellence, he was the recipient of: the Outstanding Research Paper of Year 1984 from the National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST), U.S.A. and the JRST Award in 1986 for the most significant manuscript published in the Journal for Research in Science Teaching (JRST) for that year.
He is currently also a Physics Education consultant to publishers and science laboratory equipment supplier.
List of Topics
(*Popular topics in red)Science inquiry
- Meaningful scientific inquiry: Doing, Thinking and Learning Science
- Science Skills and Processes
- Constructivist-Inquiry Approach
- Science Inquiry Approach: From Learning cycle to 5E to 9E
- Frameworks for Meaningful Scientific Inquiry
- Scientific Inquiry Thinking Skills and Processes
- Models of Constructivist-Inquiry Approach to Learning Science
- Deductive Inquiry in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Frameworks for Meaningful Scientific Inquiry in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Scientific Inquiry Thinking Skills and Processes for Physics Teaching and Learning
- Laboratory Work and Models of Constructivist-Inquiry Approach to Physics Teaching and Learning
- Investigative Problem-Solving in Primary Science
- Evidence based teaching and learning
Assessment, evaluation and testing
- The Basics of Assessment
- Reviewing, Evaluating and Moving towards Improvement in Test items
- Assessment of Thinking in Primary Science
- Test Construction 1
- Test Construction II
- Setting and Vetting Test Paper
- Item Analysis
- Practical Assessment
- Alternative and authentic assessment
- Alternative Modes of Assessment
- Performance Assessment in Primary Science
- Portfolios for Primary Science Assessment
- Meaning of alternative and authentic assessment: multiple perspectives; Why use alternative and authentic assessment.
- Criteria for ‘good’ alternative and authentic assessment.
- Performance based assessment.
- Multiple measures and the use of portfolios.
- The use of rubrics in alternative and authentic assessment.
- The role of ICT in alternative and authentic assessment.
- The use of concept mapping as an alternative and authentic assessment.
- Multiple intelligence and alternative and authentic assessment.
- Alternative and authentic assessment as part of formative and summative assessments; Peer and self assessment.
- Test Construction in Physics Teaching and Learning: I and II
- Item Analysis in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Practical Assessment in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Performance Assessment and Use of Rubrics in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Alternative Assessment in Physics Teaching and Learning Using ICT
ICT
- Planning and Integrating ICT in Primary Science
- Web-Based Teaching and Learning of Science
- Data-logging in Primary Science
- Multimedia Learning Pedagogy for Primary Science
- Integrating ICT and Assessment
- Using ICT to facilitate Higher Order Thinking
- Planning and Integrating Internet-Based Resources in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Data-logging in Physics Teaching and Learning I
- Data-logging in Physics Teaching and Learning II
- Using Internet Simulations to Facilitate Physics Teaching and Learning
- Using a Simulation-Authoring Software to Facilitate Physics Teaching and Learning
- Planning and Integrating Internet-Based Resources in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Data-logging in Physics Teaching and Learning I
- Data-logging in Physics Teaching and Learning II
Alternative conceptions
- Alternative Conceptions in Primary Science
- Strategies for Conceptual Development and Change
- Alternative Conceptions and Conceptual Change in Mechanics
- Alternative Conceptions and Conceptual Change in Thermal Physics
- Alternative Conceptions and Conceptual Change in Optics
- Alternative Conceptions and Conceptual Change in Electricity
Miscellaneous science education topics
- Nature of Science (NOS)
- How Children Learn Science
- Cognitive Learning Theories for General Science Teaching and Learning
- Cognitive Learning Theories for Physics Teaching and Learning
- Integrating Multiple Intelligences in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Integrating Multiple Intelligences in Primary Science
- Overview of Primary Science Syllabus
- Overview of Physics Teaching and Learning
- Overview of Secondary Physics Curriculum
- Overview of the General Science Syllabus
- Concept Maps and Organizers
- Concept Maps and Organizers in Physics Teaching and Learning
- Questions and Questioning to Facilitate Learning
- Questions and Questioning to Facilitate Physics Teaching and Learning
- Demonstrations to Facilitate Learning
- Hands-on and Minds-on Demonstrations to Facilitate Physics Teaching and Learning
- Cooperative Activity-based Group Learning
- Managing Science Classrooms
- Planning a Science Lesson
- Planning and Preparing for Practical Lessons
- Science Laboratory Safety
- Remedial Programmes in Primary Science
- Enrichment programmes in Primary Science
- Creativity in Primary Science
- Project Work in Primary Science
- Science Camp
- Informal Science Learning Centres within School
- Informal science learning centres outside school
- Organizing Out-of-Classroom Field Experience
- Scientific Debates and Ethical Discussions
- Cooperative Activity-based Group Learning
Research
- Action research
- Quantitative research methodology and statistics
After Programme Support
Feedback Report Analysis and a soft copy of the Digital Photos taken during the Programme would be provided.