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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

Mr Rene Yeo

Yeo_Chong_Keat_Rene@moe.edu.sg

Mr Desmond Tan

Tan_Sam_Sheng_Desmond@moe.edu.sg

THANK YOU