Effective Teaching of STEM on Forces & Motion : Designing Bridges
The workshop will help teachers to understand the true meaning of “Technology” and “Engineering.” Using one of the units in Elementary is Elementary (EiE), the context will be introduced in the form of story, leading to identifying what the problem is, to learning the science principles involved through investigative experiments, selecting the materials for testing and finally the creation of the solution and improving it. Teachers will experience the 5-step Engineering Process, develop confidence to facilitate the “engineering” process among students to create the “technology” to solve the identified problem. In particular, teachers will learn how to deliver a STEM lesson on forces and motion through the designing and building of bridges in the classroom.
10 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 4 pm (5 hrs with lunch break)
Ms Jennifer Nigh
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As an experienced educator and literacy specialist, Jennifer believes in the expertise of the teacher and the power of literacy. In her role as Director, Professional Learning Services at learning A-Z, Jennifer’s mission is to empower educators with the knowledge, resources and research that can help every student reach his or her fullest potential. Jennifer is currently earning her PhD in Curriculum Instruction and Literacy.
Mr Joseph Chong
Effective Teaching of STEM on Forces & Motion : Designing Bridges
Effective Teaching of Coding through Gaming : Coding Taught Super Easy
Joseph has a Master of Education in Gifted Education, 20 years of teaching experience and 8 years as Head of Science in Raffles Institution. He has also presented at the World Council for Gifted & Talented Children in Prague, Czech Republic in 2010 on “Understanding Underachievement Amongst Gifted Pupils”. He has worked extensively with schools around the region such as MCKK, Malaysia; Nguyen Tri Phuong School, Hue, Vietnam and the Philippines Science High School.