Professional Development Course Catalogue January-June 2011

Contents Academic Group Pages

Early Childhood and Special Education (ECSE) 8 English Language and Literature (ELL) 9 - 10 Humanities and Social Studies Education (HSSE) 11 - 13 Mathematics and Mathematics Education (MME) 14 - 24 Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) 25 - 29 Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) 30

Psychological Studies (PS) 31 - 32 Summer courses 33

Asian Languages and Culture 3 - 5 Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning 6 - 7

Contact Information 34

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Have a clear understanding about the roles and responsibilities of a cooperating

teach(CT) Develop a detailed training plan for guiding student teachers through various

stages of their practicum based on the Focused Observation Checklists Effectively evaluate the professional disposition of student teachers and providing

concrete feedback using the formative Assessment of Performance in Teaching (APT) form

Target Audience: Chinese Language Teachers (Primary) Course Details: Date: 21-23 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 24) Time: 830am530pm Venue: NIE3-B1-22 Course Facilitator: Dr Neo Eng Guan Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $240* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: (1) Case Study (2) Assignment . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

What Cooperating Teachers Can Do (Pri)

TRAISI Code: 90267 Course Objectives Understand the concept of action research in language education Understand the importance of action research in enhancing the quality of teaching

and learning of Malay Language. Develop tools for action research. Apply the process of action research in Malay Language classroom. Document the research conducted. Target Audience: All Teachers who have not attended courses on AR Course Details: Date: 67 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 16) Time: 9am5pm Venue: NIE3-01-TR27 Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Mukhlis Abu Bakar Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $160* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Presentation/Assignment . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Action Research for Malay language teachers

TRAISI Code: 10671

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Enhance their teaching using literary texts Generate language styles and learning via use of expressions, stylistics, themes

and metaphors Understand and appreciate use of various genres of literature to enhance teaching

and learning of Malay language Target Audience: Malay Language Teachers

Course Details: Date: 6 - 9 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 24) Time: 9am4pm Venue: NIE3-1-TR32 Course Facilitator: Mdm Azyanti Mudakir Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $240* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Test and assignments. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 2 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Malay Language Education

Literature-based Language Education

TRAISI Code: 10974 Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Enhance their skills beyond the basics of crafting test papers and marking schemes Revisit and refine their skills and understanding of methods in designing assess-

ment tasks Design assessment tasks with intellectual quality at all academic levels Target Audience: Malay Language Teachers Course Details: Date: 13 - 16 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 24) Time: 9am4pm Venue: To be confirmed Course Facilitator: Mr Mohamed Aidil Subhan Mohamed Sulor Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $240* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Test and assignments. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 2 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Malay Language Education

Testing and Assessment for Deep Learning for Malay Language TRAISI Code: 10979

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Have a clear understanding about the roles and responsibilities of a cooperating

teach(CT) Develop a detailed training plan for guiding student teachers through various

stages of their practicum based on the Focused Observation Checklists Effectively evaluate the professional disposition of student teachers and providing

concrete feedback using the formative Assessment of Performance in Teaching (APT) form

Target Audience: Chinese Language Teachers (Secondary) Course Details: Date: 2022 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 24) Time: 830am530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR62 Course Facilitator: Dr Neo Eng Guan Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $240* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: (1) Case Study (2) Assignment . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

What Cooperating Teachers Can Do (Sec)

TRAISI Code: 90267

Course Objectives This course provides practical experience in using principles of creative learning and applying Creative Problem Solving (CPS) to facilitate student groups. The course emphasizes guided practice and independent work in realistic teaching situations to develop independent student-learners and reflective teacher practitioners. Teachers will acquire an overview of the Creative Problem Solving: Thinking Skills Model (2007) and will build on their knowledge of CPS facilita-tion to develop instructional designs and examine ways to modify teaching and learning with CPS in various groups or subject areas. Target Audience: All Teachers

Course Details: Date: 14 & 15 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 14) Time: 9am5pm Venue: One North Executive Centre, SR706 Course Facilitator: Mr. John Yeo Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $140* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: N.A. No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Creative Problem Solving for 21st Century Teaching and Learning TRAISI Code: NA

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Experience research lesson observation and post RL colloquium with colleagues. Understand how to promote learning through observation of and reflection of the research

lesson. Discuss commonalities and difference between the observed practices in a research lesson

and participants own practices. Target Audience: Teams composed of key personnel (P, VPs, HODs) and teachers from all levels. Course Details: Date: 21 OR 22 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 7) Time: 8am4pm (21-Mar) OR 10am6pm (22-Mar) Venue: Jurong Primary School (21-Mar) OR Huamin Primary School (22-Mar) Course Facilitator: Mr Masaaki Sato Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $70* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: N.A. No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Experience Lesson Study (Pri)

TRAISI Code: NA

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Experience research lesson observation and post RL colloquium with colleagues. Understand how to promote learning through observation of and reflection of the research

lesson. Discuss commonalities and difference between the observed practices in a research lesson

and participants own practices. Target Audience: Teams composed of key personnel (P, VPs, HODs) and teachers from all levels. Course Details: Date: 23 OR 25 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 7) Time: 9am5pm Venue: Hillgrove Secondary School (23-Mar) OR Clementi Town Secondary School (25-Mar) Course Facilitator: Mr Masaaki Sato Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $70* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: N.A. No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Experience Lesson Study (Sec)

TRAISI Code: NA

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Design enriched curriculum using a systematic framework Align enriched objectives, processes, products and assessment Enhance dimensions of thinking in their curriculum and instruction Design differentiated curriculum that promotes deep understanding Target Audience: Primary school teachers

Course Details: Date: 30 & 31 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 9.30am4.30pm Venue: One North Executive Centre, SR706, SR706A Course Facilitator: Ms Letchmi Devi d/o Ponnusamy Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Class participation and assignments. A Pass/Fail Grade will be

awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Curriculum Design for High Ability Learners (Secondary) TRAISI Code: NA

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Consider the role of expository and argumentative texts in common social situations. Identify the cognitive processes and social functions associated with specific exposition and

argumentation text types Identify discourse practices and linguistic features characteristic of expository/argumentative

texts. Identify for explicit teaching, macro-level cognitive skills and discourse practices for writing spe-

cific expository texts require in examinations. Devise/evaluate methods for guiding students in macro-level planning of expository texts and

appropriate selection of information detail at paragraph and sentence levels Devise/evaluate methods for teaching the link between linguistic structures (grammar) and genre

practices specific expository text types. Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers

Course Details: Date: 9, 23, 30 Mar, 7 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 3pm - 6pm Venue: NIE2-01-TR19

Course Facilitator: Dr Antonia Chandrasegaran

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: One group and one individual project. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

The Why and How of Expository/Argumentative Writing TRAISI Code: 10325

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Upgrade their knowledge and skills for teaching reading comprehension. Apply a variety of strategies to help pupils develop effective reading comprehension

skills. Select and work critically on types of texts for teaching reading. Design types of comprehension questions appropriate for teaching different levels

of thinking. Use different strategies for vocabulary instruction. Select appropriate course materials and authentic resources for teaching reading. Target Audience: Upper Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 14 & 15 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 9am4pm Venue: NIE2-01-TR17 Course Facilitator: Dr Chitra Shegar Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual Assessment. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Strategies to Enhance Reading Comprehension Skills in the Upper Primary Language Classroom

TRAISI Code: 10323

Course Objectives This course will provide both specialist and non-specialist teachers of Literature in Eng-lish with key strategies with which to teach and assess the unseen (in poetry and prose) at upper secondary level. At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Confidently teach and assess the unseen in poetry and prose texts. Target Audience: Upper Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 15, 29 Mar, 12 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm Venue: NIE3-01-TR32 Course Facilitator: Dr Richard Angus Whitehead Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continuous Assessment . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Teaching and Assessing the Unseen for the Upper Secondary TRAISI Code: 11557

Course Objectives Through this course, participants will: be introduced to the genre of the short film and its advantages as a resource be introduced to some short films they can use in the classroom; explore ideas on how the short film can be used in the literature classroom; Target Audience: Lower Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 14 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 3) Time: 2pm - 5pm Venue: NIE2-01-LT7 Course Facilitator: Dr Dennis Yeo Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $30* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continuous Assessment. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

The Use of Short Films in Lower Secondary English Literature classroom TRAISI Code: 11557

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand and contextualise Social Studies aims, approaches & rationales Examine and compare various approaches of teaching Social Studies content Compare and apply a variety of teaching strategies in Social Studies Reinforce understanding of assessment in Social Studies Apply the use of inquiry-based approaches in Social Studies Target Audience: Experienced (at least 2 years) teachers who are new to the teaching

of Social Studies. Course Details: Date: 23 Feb, 2, 9, 23, 23, 30 Mar, 6 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 18) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: One North Executive Centre, SR906 & SR907 Course Facilitator: Ms Marilyn Lim So-San and Asst. Prof. Ho Li-Ching Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $180* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Attendance and Class Assignments. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Secondary Social Studies for Experienced Teachers TRAISI Code: 21142

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the general features in the retail, travel, tourism and hospitality industries in

the wider context of the business environment; Acquire content knowledge in the areas of marketing and customer relations scoped to

the context of retail, travel and tourism, and hospitality industries; Appreciate the importance of essential service-related skills including communication,

problem-solving and making judgment for a variety of situations; and Energise students through engaging lessons via a multi-model delivery including the use of technology to motivate students in learning.

Target Audience: Upper Secondary Teachers

Course Details: Date: 68 Apr and 2022 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 48) Time: 830am530pm Venue: To be confirmed

Course Facilitator: Singapore Polytechnic and Mr. Periasamy A. Mari

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Fee: $480* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Attendance and Class Assignments. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Content Upgrading and Pedagogy for Elements of Business Skills TRAISI Code: 50239

Course Objectives The course takes participants through the process of curriculum planning of H2 Eco-nomics using the Understanding by Design framework over two full days and reporting of implementation on the third day. Target Audience: Junior College Economics Teachers Course Details: Date: 24, 25 May, 19 Aug 2011 (Course hours: 21) Time: 9am5pm Venue: Teachers Network, SR10 Course Facilitator: Mrs. Chan Siew Fong Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $210* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Class attendance. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Integrating "Understanding by Design" into H2 Economics

TRAISI Code: 20970 Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Distinguish contemporary movies about history from the films that were created in

the past that are themselves historical sources. Critically assess documentaries and see how they construct history rather than

reflect the reality of history. Think critically about how film footage can be used in the teaching and writing of

history. Understand basic film analysis.

Target Audience: Junior College Economics Teachers

Course Details: Date: 12 & 19 May 2011 (Course hours: 6) Time: 3pm6pm Venue: NIE3-02-29 (Archives Room)

Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Kevin Blackburn

Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $60* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Presentation/Assignment . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Use of movies/films in History learning

TRAISI Code: 20948

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: Explain basic brain facts, how the brain processes information and the nature of

memory, retention and transfer Apply the above understanding to selecting brain-friendly strategies for learning

Economics Target Audience: Junior College Economics Teachers Course Details: Date: 30 May 2011 (Course hours: 7) Time: 830am430pm Venue: Teachers Network, SR11 Course Facilitator: Mrs Chan Siew Fong Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $70* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Presentation/Assignment . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Brain-friendly Strategies for Learning Economics

TRAISI Code: 21070 Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: review the rationale, goals and learning outcomes of the Social Studies curriculum

in Singapore. deepen their understanding of the content, pedagogies and assessment for the

2012 Primary Social Studies syllabus. understand the principles of an effective inquiry approach and acquire the skills

needed to effectively facilitate a meaningful inquiry. interweave Social Studies in the English Language programme in their schools. Target Audience: P1 and P2 English/ Social Studies Teachers Course Details: Date: 27, 28, 29 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 18) Time: 9am4pm Venue: NIE6-01-LT1 Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Kho Ee Moi and team. Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $180* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Class attendance . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Nurturing Curious Minds: Social Studies for Primary 1 & 2 TRAISI Code: 21145

Course Objectives At the end of the course, teachers are expected to be able to: To extend teachers knowledge and understanding of the development of fraction

To assist teachers in developing lessons on fractions using innovative approaches that promote thinking

Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 17, 24 Feb, 3, 10 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: Bukit Panjang Primary School Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Cheng Lu Pien Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Create an activity that extends pupils learning of fractions. A Let-ter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Making Sense of Fractions TRAISI Code: 30957

Course Objectives The objective of the course is to help teachers acquire knowledge and tools relevant to the teaching of Secondary Geometry in the light of MOE-advocated approaches such as the intuitive-experimental method. The skills and knowledge attainment targeted in this course include the following: Geometry subject matter covered in the Secondary syllabus Proficiency with relevant technological tools Appropriate use of materials and activities in the teaching of Secondary Geometry Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 14 & 15 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-B1-04 (Math Lab 2) on 14-Mar and NIE7-01-TR72 on 15-Mar Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Leong Yew Hoong Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual Assessment . A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Geometry in Secondary Elementary Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30765

Course Objectives This module is intended for additional mathematics teachers familiar with the calculus content in additional mathematics. The knowledge and skills attainment targeted in this module includes the following: concepts and topics leading to calculus use of technology in the teaching of the various calculus concepts; concepts related to differentiation and integration; generation of different types of

assessment types of calculus questions and their implications Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 15 & 17 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR64 Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Toh Tin Lam Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual Assessment . A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Teaching of Calculus in Secondary Additional Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30764

Course Objectives At the end of the course, teachers are expected to be able to: 1. Explain the nature of action research. 2. Plan a small-scale action research project in primary mathematics. 3. Learn action research through networking with teachers from other schools. Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 21, 28 Mar, 4, 11 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: Jing Shan Primary School Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Joseph Yeo Kai Kow Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Design an action research project . A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Action Research in Primary Mathematics 1: Concepts and Designs TRAISI Code: 30838

Course Objectives The objective of this module is to help teachers develop an understanding of how, why, and when, as well as to identify and examine situations where, childrens literature resources can be used to help children learn lower primary mathematics. Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 22, 29 Mar, 5, 12 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: Greenridge Primary School Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Koay Phong Lee Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Planning a lower primary mathematics lesson using a childrens literature book. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Promoting Mathematical Learning Using Children's Literature TRAISI Code: 30116

Course Objectives The objective of this module is to help teachers to use Howard Gardners Theory of Multiple Intelligences as a framework for guiding the selection of appropriate teaching strategies to cater to the unique learning needs of the lower primary pupils. Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 21, 28 Mar, 4, 11 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: To be confirmed Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Lee Ngan Hoe Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Planning a lower primary mathematics lesson on the teaching of whole numbers using the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Promoting the Learning of Whole Numbers using Multiple Intelligence TRAISI Code: 30926

Course Objectives Design Math Modelling task and evaluate them

Integrate elements of Modelling process into classroom teaching Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 23, 30 Mar, 6, 27 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR63A Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Ang Keng Cheng Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Mathematical Modelling for Secondary Mathematics TRAISI Code: TBA

Course Objectives At the end of this course participants should be able to: possess increased knowledge about the reasons for children's learning difficulty identify pupils' misconceptions through task analysis develop plausible strategies to help children learn Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 23, 30 Mar, 6, 13 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: Bukit View Primary School Course Facilitator: Mr Eric Chan Chun Ming Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: A task analysis exercise and lesson reflections. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Teaching and Learning Upper Primary Mathematics with Understanding TRAISI Code: 30960

Course Objectives At the end of the course, teachers are expected to be able to: Develop appropriate materials to engage students in their minds, such as guided-discovery

worksheets (with or without the use of ICT and/or concrete manipulatives) and real-life problem solving and investigation;

Search for or design suitable materials to engage students in their hearts, such as video clips, mathematical songs, puzzles, mathematical or logical games, magic tricks, stories of inspiring mathematicians, and real-life examples and applications.

Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 25 Mar, 1, 8, 15 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR63A

Course Facilitator: Mr Joseph Yeo Boon Wooi

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Either design a guided-discovery worksheet that you will use in the class-room in the near future; or search for a resource (such as video clip and song) and write an ex-planatory note on how you will use it to engage your students. . A Pass/Fail grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Engaged Learning in Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30801

Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to: teach Algebra in a concrete way with the use of manipulatives connect abstract ideas in Algebra with concepts in the Primary Mathematics - that is

providing a bridge for Primary Arithmetic to Secondary Algebra relate Algebraic ideas with the real world in our teaching teach Algebra in a fun way for the students. Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 24, 31 Mar, 7, 14 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR63A Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Ng Swee Fong Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Teachers will look at ways tasks can be constructed to address the problems faced by students. A Letter Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Teaching and Learning of Algebra at the Lower Secondary School TRAISI Code: 30663

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to acquire essential content knowl-edge and skills relevant to the teaching of algebra in the additional mathematics sylla-bus.

The knowledge and skills attainment targeted in this module includes the following: Algebra subject matters covered in the additional mathematics syllabus Real-life applications of selected algebra topics Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 28 Mar, 4, 11, 18 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR63 Course Facilitator: Mr Chua Boon Liang Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual assessment. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Algebra in Secondary Additional Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30760

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to acquire essential knowledge and tools relevant to the teaching of statistics and probability in the upper secondary mathe-matics syllabus Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 25 Mar, 1, 8, 15 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: One North Executive Centre, SR901 Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Yap Sook Few Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual assessment. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Statistics and Probability in Secondary Elementary Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30759

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: conduct activity-based lessons for low-ability pupils in the lower secondary mathe-

matics classroom. understand and minimize some of the obstacles in conducting activity-based les-

sons explore various tasks and materials that will enhance pupils' motivation for learning

mathematical concepts within their classrooms. engage and challenge their low ability pupils with fun-filled activities in the learning

of mathematics. Target Audience: Lower Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 18, 25 Apr, 9, 16 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR64 Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Joseph Yeo Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Design a double period activity-based lesson and produce appro-priate learning tasks or activity-cards for development and reinforcement of the mathe-matical ideas underlying the activities. . A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Activity-based Lessons for Low-Ability Pupils in the Lower Secondary Mathematics Classroom TRAISI Code: 30874

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: To know different problem-solving heuristics To understand the concept of teaching for and teaching of problem solving To assess the use of problem-solving heuristics To understand the concept of teaching through and teaching about problem solving Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 8, 15, 29 Apr, 6 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: Teck Ghee Primary School Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Ng Wee Leng Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Participants will design, implement and reflect on one problem-solving lesson to teach one problem-solving heuristic. . A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Problem Solving Heuristics in Lower Primary Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30961

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Understand new concept of assessment: what it is and why it is. Learn new approaches and strategies for assessing pupils in primary mathematics, including

assessment based on performance and authentic tasks, project tasks, communication tasks, and student-self assessment.

See international and local examples of using new assessment techniques in pri-mary school mathematics.

Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 27 Apr, 4, 11, 18 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: Bukit View Primary School Course Facilitator: Mr Eric Chan Chun Ming Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Participants will design, implement and report one of the new as-sessment strategies in their classroom. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Implementing New Assessment Strategies in Primary Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30965

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: analyze the different types of numerical and geometrical patterns developed in

school. construct rules to describe such patterns explore and describe relationships develop techniques to ask prompting and probing questions construct tasks to check for surface and deep-level understanding of patterns. Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 25 April, 9, 16, 23 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR72 Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Ng Swee Fong Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Teachers will construct tasks to address each of the tasks listed in the course outline. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Fostering Algebraic Thinking in the Primary Years (I) TRAISI Code: 30875

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Analyze the different types of structure underpinning whole numbers Develop techniques to ask prompting and probing questions to explore such rela-

tionships Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 5, 12, 19, 26 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: NIE7-01-TR66 Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof Ng Swee Fong Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Teachers will construct tasks to address each of the tasks listed in the course outline. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Fostering Algebraic Thinking in the Primary Years (II) TRAISI Code: 30965

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Extend their knowledge and understanding of decimals and percents Develop lessons on decimals and percents using innovative approaches that pro-

mote thinking Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 3, 10, 17, 24 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 230pm530pm Venue: Peiying Primary School Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Cheng Lu Pien Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Create an activity that extends pupils learning of decimals and percentages. A Letter Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: 1 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Making Sense of Decimals and Percents TRAISI Code: 30958

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Analyze the different types of structure underpinning whole numbers Develop techniques to ask prompting and probing questions to explore such rela-

tionships Target Audience: Primary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 30 & 31 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 9am5pm Venue: Bukit View Primary School Course Facilitator: Mr Eric Chan Chun Ming Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual Assessment. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Assessment Literacy for Primary Mathematics TRAISI Code: 31028

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Geometry proofs covered in the Additional Mathematics syllabus Proficiency with relevant technological tools Appropriate use of materials and activities in the teaching of geometry proofs Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 30 & 31 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 9am4pm Venue: NIE7-B1-04 (Math Lab 2) Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Leong Yew Hoong Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual Assessment. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Geometry in Secondary Additional Mathematics TRAISI Code: 30766

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Acquire essential content knowledge and skills to enable them to teach students to

recognise the underlying structure of pattern in generalising problems. Articulate and represent the functional rule symbolically. Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 30 Jun, 7, 21, 28 Jul (Course hours: 12) Time: 2.30pm5.30pm Venue: To be confirmed. Course Facilitator: Mr Chua Boon Liang Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Continual Assessment. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Strategies for Teaching Mathematical Generalisation TRAISI Code: 30929

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: discuss the potentials of different alternative assessment modes in mathematics design alternative assessment tasks in mathematics craft evaluation criteria for students work in alternative assessment tasks Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers Course Details: Date: 30 & 31 May 2011 (Course hours: 12) Time: 9am5pm Venue: Northland Secondary School Course Facilitator: Ms. Dawn Ng Kit Ee Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $120* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: One Individual Assignment which can be submitted on-line. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Assessment Literacy for Secondary Mathematics TRAISI Code: 31029

Course Objectives

This course will cover Ohm's Law, Resistors in series and parallel, Resistance wires, Checking unknown resistors, Soldering and wiring; checking qualify of soldering, Fixing up plugs and colour code of wires, Use of digital multi-meter, Dangers of high voltage supping, Proper handling and maintenance of electrical mains & equipment (transformers, fuses, power supply, 3-phase supply, etc), Safety precautions while checking and restoring electrical/power failure to the laboratories. It would also cover practical aspects such as setting up of electrical circuits, use of mul-timeter, charging of batteries and checking voltage of dry cells. Target Audience: Lab Technicians

Course Details: Date: 16 Mar 2011 (Course hours: 4) Time: 9am1pm Venue: Electronic Pulse Lab (NIE7-B1-22)

Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Rajdeep Singh

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $60* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Lab Mgmt Mod 2: Basic Electricity and Preventing Electrical Hazards in the Laboratory TRAISI Code: 40420

Course Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Evaluate and identify the need for developing a sustainable way of managing re-

sources. Organise and manage resources with considerations for economic environment

and ergonomics factors. Work with the teachers to create a teaching and learning environment conducive to

pupils designing activities. Target Audience: Education Service Workshop Instructors

Course Details: Date: 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr, 3, 10 May 2011 (Course hours: 18) Time: 2.30pm5.30pm Venue: NIE7A-B3-02 (D&T Tech and Design Lab)

Course Facilitator: Ms Susan Lim Siok Hiang

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $270* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Managing Resources in Design and Technology Studio TRAISI Code: MOE371

Course Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Appreciate and grasp the big ideas in the 3 domains of (i) knowledge, understand-

ing and application, (ii) skills and processes & (iii) ethics and attitudes for the vari-ous topics under the theme of Cycles

Acquire and apply the knowledge and skills of the inquiry approach in the teaching and learning of the topics under the theme of Cycles in the new primary science (2008) syllabus .

Target Audience: Primary Science Teachers

Course Details: Date: 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 18) Time: 2.30pm6.30pm Venue: NIE7A-01-07(Life Science Lab 2)

Course Facilitator: Dr. Sam Choon Kook & S Ravindran

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $270* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: Group Presentation. A Letter Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: 1.5 Accreditation: Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Thematic Primary Science (Cycles): An Inquiry Approach TRAISI Code: 40462

Course Objectives

At the end of the module, participants learn about:

The atomic number Oxidation number Oxidation-reduction as changes in oxidation number Writing oxidation-reduction formulas Common oxidation-reduction reactions Titration technique for an iodometric titration Preparation and standardization of sodium thiosulphate solution Storing and Dispensing Stock Solutions and Reagents Target Audience: Lab Technicians

Course Details: Date: 3 May 2011 (Course hours: 3) Time: 2.30pm5.30pm Venue: NIE7A-B1-03 (Physical Chemistry Lab)

Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Tan Swee Ngin

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $45* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: Class participation. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Lab Mgt Mod 7: Analytical Techniques-Preparation & Standardization of Iodometic Solutions (Iodine/Sodium Thiosulphate Tiltration)

TRAISI Code: 40426

Course Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to: To survey the various research-based science inquiry instructional models. To experience selected guided-inquiry experiments and exercises that help student

develop fundamental physics concepts and reasoning skills. To appreciate how teachers can better facilitate student learning using science

inquiry. Target Audience: Upper Secondary Science Teachers

Course Details: Date: 23 & 24 May 2011 (Course hours: 11) Time: 9am5pm (23-May) and 9am1pm (24-May) Venue: NIE7-B1-28 (Physics Lab 1A)

Course Facilitator: Mr. Darren Wong & Assoc. Prof. Foong See Kit

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $165* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: Individual reflective journal reports; group presentations on learn-ing experiences. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Inquiry Physics for Secondary School

TRAISI Code: 40725 Course Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to: To cite main and current pedagogical models used in teaching chemistry through

an inquiry process. To plan short inquiry-based learning activities or lessons in the classroom or chem-

istry laboratory. To suggest a formative assessment strategy to gauge the effectiveness of an in-

quiry-based pedagogy. Target Audience: Upper Secondary Science Teachers

Course Details: Date: 2 & 3 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 11) Time: 9am5pm (2-Jun) and 9am1pm (3-Jun) Venue: NIE7-B1-28 (Physics Lab 1A)

Course Facilitator: Mr. Tan Kok Siang

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $165* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: Individual reflective journal reports; group presentations on learn-ing experiences. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Inquiry Chemistry for Secondary School

TRAISI Code: 40726

Course Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to: To equip teachers with the knowledge and skills in science inquiry. To incorporate science inquiry into their lessons, science experiments and enrich-

ment programmes. Target Audience: Secondary School Teachers

Course Details: Date: 2 & 3 Jun 2011 (Course hours: 11) Time: 9am5pm (2-Jun) and 9am1pm (3-Jun) Venue: NIE7-02-04 (Biology Education Lab)

Course Facilitator: Ms. Evelyn Teo

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $165* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: Individual reflective journal reports; group presentations on learn-ing experiences. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Inquiry Biology for Secondary School

TRAISI Code: 40574 Course Objectives

At the end of the module, participants will be able to: explain the basic perceptual skills of drawing draw still life objects and products with confidence observe and describe details of chosen object/ product analyze object/ product in terms of design detail use drawing and sketching to aid visualisation in problem-solving activities. Target Audience: Craft & Technology/ Aesthetics teachers who would like to practice

basic drawing skills

Course Details: Date: 27 Jun, 4, 11, 18, 25 Jul, 1, 8, 15 Aug 2011 (Course hours: 24) Time: 2.3pm5.30pm Venue: One North Executive Centre, SR606

Course Facilitator: Mr. Jason Tan

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $240* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: Continuous assessment and critic session. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: N.A. Accreditation: N.A.

Drawing Skills - Understanding the Basics

TRAISI Code: 80059

Course Objectives

To provide Education Workshop Instructors with basic knowledge and skills to support teachers in guiding pupils in Design and Technology project work Target Audience: MOE Education Workshop Instructors

Course Details: Date: 28 Jun, 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul, 2, 16, 23 Aug 2011 (Course hours: 24) Time: 2.30pm5.30pm Venue: NIE 7A-B3-02 (D & T Tech and Design Lab)

Course Facilitator: Mr. Jason Tan

Pre-requisite: Nil.

Course Fee: $360* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: Continuous assessment on hands-on projects throughout the course. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

EWISupporting & Facilitating Pupils' Project Work TRAISI Code: 80066

Course Objectives The purpose of this course is to provide primary school teachers with an understanding of the concepts and practices of teaching physical education to pupils in the lower primary grades. Specifically, it will address the various locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills applied within a movement framework that helps to define the qualitative and quantita-tive nature of human effort. Examples of activities and lessons using the framework will be presented to provide teachers with an understanding of how different learning tasks and activities can be structured for student learning. This is an experiential learning course and participants are expected to be involved in all movement activities and should be physically prepared to do so.

Target Audience: Physical Education Teachers

Course Details: Date: 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr, 4, 11 May 2011 (Course hours: 18) Time: 9am4pm Venue: Hougang Primary School

Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Steven Tan

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Fee: $180* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant

Assessment Mode: 1. In-class discussion and participation (50%) 2. In-class skill learning and performance (50%). A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Teaching Fundamental Movement for PE Teachers TRAISI Code: 90858

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Explain the place of social and emotional competencies in education and living Heighten their self-awareness and self-management through self-assessment and

profiling of self-awareness skills, self-management skills, interpersonal relationship skills, decision-making styles, problem solving skills, and self-motivation and goal-setting orientations

Enhance their social competence through hands-on activities to practise and im-prove interpersonal interaction, communication and conflict resolution skills

Enhance their teacher-student rapport skills

Target Audience: All Teachers

Course Details: Date: 15 Apr 2011(Course hours: 7) Time: 9am5pm Venue: NIE2-01-TR4 Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Isabella Wong

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Fee: $70* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Personal and Professional Profiling of Self and Students. A Pass/Fail grade will be awarded. No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

SEL: Enhancing the Social and Emotional Competencies of Teachers TRAISI Code: 20581

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Identify the key components of SEC & the 21st Century skills and recognize their

importance to school and life success Identify the pitfalls in beliefs and our thinking processes Recognise the relationship between SEC, the 21st Century skills and the role of

Metacognition and Self-Regulation Evaluate Teachers Role in the SEL Framework Develop a variety of approaches to facilitate and promote students social-

emotional competencies and relevant 21st century skills Create opportunities for infusing SEC across subjects in the class, school and the

community Design lessons for infusing these competencies

Target Audience: All Teachers

Course Details: Date: 28 & 29 Apr 2011 (Course hours: 16) Time: 9am5pm Venue: NIE3-01-TR32

Course Facilitator: Assoc. Prof. Jessie Ee

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Fee: $160* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Design a lesson plan for fostering social-emotional competencies and/or lifeskills. Provide rationale and resources.. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

SEL: Strategies for Empowering Metacognition and Self-Regulation TRAISI Code: TBA

Course Objectives At the end of the module, participants will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the key components of SEC & Lifeskills and why they are impor-

tant to school and life success Structure a variety of approaches to promoting student social-emotional development Identify and create opportunities within their school subjects or after-school programs for

the incidental teaching of SEC & Lifeskills Plan, lead and facilitate SEC & Lifeskills learning in groups Structure, create and maintain cohesiveness for effective affective and SEC & Lifeskills

learning Design materials, activities and experiences, which will facilitate positive self-esteem and

resilience, and encourage positive social interaction and responsible behaviour. Facilitate student skill acquisition in and explain the influences of self and group dynamics

Target Audience: All Teachers

Course Details: Date: 27 & 30 May 2011 OR 30 Jun & 1 Jul 2011 (Course hours: 16) Time: 9am5pm Venue: NIE2-B1-02

Course Facilitator: Asst. Prof. Isabella Wong

Pre-requisite: Nil

Course Fee: $160* *Fee subject to prevailing GST rate and copyright fees of $1 per participant Assessment Mode: Design and describe a group activity for fostering SEL. A Pass/Fail Grade will be awarded.

No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

SEL: Empowering Student Social Emotional Competencies and Lifeskills TRAISI Code: TBA

Course Objectives On completion of the course, participants will be able to: gain a shared understanding of the meaning of deep academic understanding for the

21st century, engage in learning experiences that illustrate what educators and learners need to do

to develop deep, 21st century academic understanding, be introduced to the elements of the Teaching for Understanding Framework through

examples (and analysis of a video of classroom instruction), engage in practicing with the elements of the framework and drafting a unit that applies

TfU ideas to their own subject and grade level and share unit drafts, make revisions to improve, and use the TfU Unit Organizer as a

means to share the work accomplished. Target Audience: All Teachers Course Details: Date: 2 to 3 June OR 6 to 7 June 2011(Course hours: 16) Time: 9am5pm Venue: One North Executive Centre, SR501 Course Facilitator: Dr. Mary A. McFarland Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $247.20 (inclusive of 7% GST) Assessment Mode: NA No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Teaching for Understanding: 21st Century Teaching for 21st Century Learning TRAISI Code: NA

Course Objectives The course focuses on key concepts in Newtonian Mechanics from a modelcentred perspective. Participants will work through examples in Kinematics and Newtons laws based on the modelling approach. They will also experience the use of white boarding as a tool for discourse management and graphical analysis tools for modelling the mo-tion of physical objects. Target Audience: Upper Secondary School Physics Teachers Course Details: Date: 7 - 8 Jun 2011 OR 9 - 10 Jun 2011(Course hours: 14) Time: 9am5pm Venue: NUS High School of Math and Science Course Facilitator: Mr Richard McNamara Pre-requisite: Nil Course Fee: $247.20 (inclusive of 7% GST) Assessment Mode: NA No. of AUs: NA Accreditation: NA

Modelling Instruction in Physics

TRAISI Code: NA

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