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Sec 1 Academic Talk – 11 February 2017
The Discovery of Science in KCPSS
Growth of our KCPian Scientists
Our Curriculum and Programmes
Approach
Support from parents
Overview
Problem-solvers using Science
Inquirers of Science
Communicators of Science
Scholars of Science
Growth of our KCPian scientists
Secondary 1
Secondary 2
Secondary 3
Secondary 4 and 5
Developing curiosity about the scientific worldCultivating a spirit of inquiry
Demonstrating creativity in solving problemsDisplaying teamwork and working collaboratively
Displaying confidence in communicating scientific concepts Taking ownership through self-directed learning
Honing critical thinking skillsCultivating the mindset of excellence
Science Curriculum
• Sec 1 & 2 : Lower
Secondary General Science
• Sec 3/4 Express : Pure
Sciences (P/B/C) and
Combined Sciences (P/C &
B/C)
• Sec 3/4/5 Normal Academic
Combined Sciences (P/C &
B/C)
Taught Curriculum Experienced Curriculum
• STAR Programme
• ExCite Programme
Stretch Programmes
AVENGERS station@
Science centre
Squid dissection workshop
Exploring Chem
engineering @ SP
Anatomy museum @NUS
(students to share their learning via online blog/ class presentation) /school magazine)
Problem-solvers using Science
Inquirers of Science
Scholars of Science
Secondary 1
Secondary 2
Secondary 3
Secondary 4/5
Core ProgrammeKCPSS ExCite
Stretch Programmes
Gardens by the Bay(students to share their learning via online blog/ class presentation /school magazine)
Core Programme
KCPSS ExCite
Stretch Programmes
Oh Baby Baby@ NP(students to share their learning via online blog/ class presentation /school magazine)
Stretch ProgrammesChemistry Olympiad
Microbiology Quiz
Physics Olympiad
(students to carry out self-directed learning) independently)
Communicators of Science
• Curiosity• Spirit of inquiry
• Creativity
• Problem-solving skills
• Confidence in communication • Ownership over learning
•Critical thinking •Mindset of excellence
Our STAR programmes
AVENGERS station@ Science centre
Squid dissection workshop
* Exploring chem engineering @ SP
*Anatomy museum @NUS
Students to share their learning experience via online blog/ class presentation/school mag
Problem-solvers using Science
Inquirers of Science
Scholars of Science
Secondary 1
Secondary 2
Secondary 3
Secondary 4/5
KCPSS ExCite
*Gardens by the Bay
KCPSS ExCite
*Oh Baby Baby@ Ngee
Ann Poly
* Chemistry Olympiad
* Microbiology Quiz
* Physics Olympiadstudents expected to carry out self-directed learning independently
Communicators of Science
Our STAR programmes
CuriositySpirit of inquiry
CreativityProblem-solving skills
Confidence in communication Ownership over learning
Critical thinking Mindset of excellence
STRETCH
STRETCH
STRETCH
STRETCH
Our Approach
Engage, Empower, Excite
The Journey of Engagement
• Inquiry Based Learning
• Experiential Learning
• Problem Based Learning
How do we Empower KCPians?Personalization
• Learner choice• Self regulation &
Management
Participation• Communicate• Collaboration• Community
Production• Learner-created content
• Contribution to knowledge
• Creativity and Innovation
Science Inquiry (5E) Pedagogical Model (IPM)
Engage
Students are
engaged in a new
concept through the
use of short activities
that promote
curiosity.
Students
demonstrate their
conceptual
understanding,
process skills, or
behaviors.
Students develop
deeper and broader
understanding, more
information, and
adequate skills.
Students assess
their understanding
and abilities.
Teachers to
evaluate student
progress.
Students’ activities
within which current
concepts,
processes, and skills
are identified and
conceptual change
is facilitated.
Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate
Role of ICT in Quality Teaching and Learning
Personalization• Learner choice
• Self regulation & Management
ICT-enabled Pedagogy
Adapted from: McLoughin& Lee (2008)
• Allow students access to quality information (via text, images, video or other media)
• Capture evidence of student learning for assessment purposes
• Enable students to clarify their thinking or represent their plans
Examples: iPads and laptops Mindmapping apps Educational Games Video creation Website creation
Role of ICT in Quality Teaching and Learning
Participation• Communicate• Collaboration• Community
ICT-enabled Pedagogy
Adapted from: McLoughin& Lee (2008)
• Enable students to reflect on and evaluate their own or others’ work
• Enable students to receive and provide constructive feedback to shape their work
• Enable students to collaborate with others, within and beyond the classroom to co-construct knowledge.
Examples:
Plickers Socrative Blogging Wikis Poll Kahoot Menti-meter Simulations
Role of ICT in Quality Teaching and Learning
Production• Learner-created content
• Contribution to knowledge• Creativity and Innovation
ICT-enabled Pedagogy
• Enable students to create digital products that demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a concept
• Enable students to analyse data and information for problem solving
Examples: Word Processors Spreadsheet app Presentation app Data Collection app Science data collection Comics creator Animation creator
Adapted from: McLoughin& Lee (2008)
Excite our KCPians
• LSS ExCite Programme
• A Problem-Based Learning Approach
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Secondary 1 ExCite
Programme
Objectives of ExCite
Programme
• engage KCPians to learn Science through creative problem-
solving of real world context
• challenge KCPians cognitively through collaborative learning
and teamwork
• develop KCPians in their scientific skills and processes
Over 4 weeks….
Action by Students Skills / Attitudes Acquired
Given an open-ended problem to
solve
Critical and inventive thinking
Working in groups of 4-5 Collaboration and communication
skills
Documenting their research on an
online site
Media literacy and information
processing skills
What they will assessed on:
1. Group website (eg Wordpress/ Blogger/ Google sites/ Wix)
KWL [20%]
Documentation of research [30%]
Critique/evaluation of another group’s website [10%]
Individual reflection on learning points [10%]
2. Peer assessment [10%]
3. Group presentation [20%]
Parents play a key role
Support from Parents
1.Set High Expectations
2.See Science Everywhere
3.Lead family discussions on science-related topics
4.Encourage boys and girls equally
5.Connect Science with a family vacation
6.Be active in your children’s formal Science
education
1. Set High Expectations
“I never liked science in school”
“I got my worst grades in science”
“I am glad I can learn together
with you.”
“I’m so glad that you are having
opportunities that I missed.”
2. See Science Everywhere
“What would happen if…”
“Why does this happen?”
3. Lead family discussions on Science related topics
“Remember that scene in the movie…”
“Hey son, there is this
article in the Straits Times
on the discovery of…”
4. Encourage boys and girls equally
What we say is important.
We influence our sons and daughters.
5. Connect Science with a family vacation
We can choose what to do or where to go on
a vacation…
6. Be active in your children’s formal Science education
Get to know the teachers and the curriculum
Participate in the school’s science programme
Class Teacher
1 Faith Ms Pang Yin Yin
1 Joy Mr Wilson Sitoh
1 Love Mr Ng Keng Yang
1 Peace Ms Chang Hui Ru
1 Grace Mr Joseph Chung
1 Hope Mr Wilson Sitoh
THANK YOU