Fundamentals of Teaching Science

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ISBN 9789697349678
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Description

Facilitator: Mina Javed                                                                                        

Profile: Mina Javed is a dedicated educationist with an MPhil in Botany and extensive experience in teaching and mentoring. Currently serving as a Professional Development Coordinator at Oxford University Press, Pakistan, she excels in integrating technology into classrooms, fostering student collaboration, and developing dynamic learning environments.

Guest speakers: Michael Pearson and Raheel Essa

Course schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 3 - 5 pm

Start Date: 18 November 2024

End Date: 11 December 2024

 

Course description:

Fundamentals of Teaching Science

This course explores the foundational principles of teaching Science effectively. Participants will explore diverse instructional strategies and develop the skills for enquiry-based teaching. The course covers hands-on activities for primary and secondary classes, integration of technology in a Science classroom, and collaborative engagement with peers. This course is useful for new and experienced teachers

 

Module: 1

SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY

Module: 2

5 Es MODEL

Module: 3

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN SCIENCE

Module: 4

ACTIVE LEARNING

DAY 1: PROCESS SKILLS

  • Observation
  • Classifying
  • Communication 



 



DAY 1: 5 Es MODEL

  • Engage 
  • Explore
  • Explain 

DAY 1: ACTIVE LEARNING

  • Hands-on Activities
  • Think-Pair- Share & GW

 

 



DAY 1:  STEAM

  • Design
  • Iteration stages
  • Execution



DAY 2: CONTINUED

  • Measuring
  • Inferring 
  • Predicting

DAY 2: CONTINUED

  • Evaluate
  • Elaborate




GUEST SPEAKER

Critical Thinking 

Cause Vs effect


(45 min)

DAY 2: DIGITAL INTEGRATION 

  • Oxford Extend

    (videos & Games)



GUEST SPEAKER

Exploring digital platforms (Nearpod)

RAHEEL ESSA

 (45 min)

DAY 2: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

  • Journal Writing




GUEST SPEAKER

Scientific Research 

MICHEAL PEARSON

 
(45 min)

FAQs

Who should attend? 

Primary and secondary science teachers

How long is the course?

The course will be a month long – two sessions each week for four weeks. 

What is the course schedule?

The sessions will be 2 hours long and will be held twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays – 3:00-5:00 pm. 

How much will it cost?

PKR 6000 for the whole course. Discounts are available for multiple registrations. 

What will I get?

  • Techniques and activities to develop your skills as a science teacher 
  • Hands-on practice 
  • Course handouts
  • E-certificate