View
220
Download
0
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
The promotion of
educationChinese YMCA College
Science Department
Chan Kwong Kit
Why STEM?
Why STEM?
2012 2013 2014 2015
No. in day school
69700 68800 64400 60100
Phy 15200 (21.8)
14000 (20.3)
12900 (20.0)
12100 (20.1)
Chem 17000 (24.4)
16000 (23.3)
15400 (23.9)
14900 (24.8)
Bio 16900 (24.2)
16600 (24.1)
16100(25.0)
15700 (26.1)
CS (Phy) 3900 (5.6) 2900 (4.2) 1800 (2.8) 900 (1.5)
CS (Chem) 6200 (8.9) 5200 (7.6) 3500 (5.4) 2200 (3.7)
CS (Bio) 5300 (7.6) 4200 (6.1) 2700 (4.2) 1600 (2.7)
No. of science students in HKDSE (nearest hundred)
(21.8) = %
Why STEM?
2009 HKCEE 2015 HKDSE
Phy 41.8% 21.6% (Phy+CS Phy)
Chem 41.6% 28.5% (Chem+CS Chem)
Bio 42.2% 28.8% (Bio+CS Bio)
No. of science students (day school, nearest hundred)
Why STEM?
No. of science students
Motivation
Abilities
Science Department
Enrichment of learning experiences for
students
Introduction of practical assessment
Adjustment of curriculum
Intra and inter-departmental collaboration
1. Enrich learning experiences
(a) Experiments for all: reduce group size
1. Enrich learning experiences
(b) Learn from more authentic materials
E.g. steam engine in energy conversion
(b) Learn from more authentic materials
Model of ring circuit
1. Enrich learning experiences
1. Enrich learning experiences
(c) Course from professional
Biotechnology from Mobile Lab
1. Enrich learning experiences
Extraction of DNA, DNA finger printing,
growing of bacteria, protein analysis
1. Enrich learning experiences
(c) Course from professional
Ocean Academy
1. Enrich learning experiences
(c) Course from professional
Astronomy from Space Museum
(d) Provide after-school activities
Hydroponics
1. Enrich learning experiences
1. Enrich learning experiences
(d) Provide after-school activities
Science quiz
(d) Provide after-school activities
Learners’ room
Markers’ room
1. Enrich learning experience
1. Enrich learning experiences
(e) Learn by sharing
Education Fair
1. Enrich learning experiences
(e) Learn by sharing
School open day / Info day
(f) Learn by sharing
Science project with Singaporean students
1. Enrich learning experiences
2. Introduction of practical assessment
Diversify assessment modes
Bridge between junior and senior
curriculum.
Strengthen collaboration between science
teachers
Encourage more students’ involvement
Experiments:
Lighting a Bunsen Burner
Connecting circuit
Observing cells under microscope
2. Introduction of practical assessment
Resources / Manpower
2. Introduction of practical assessment
3. Adjustment of curriculum
More experiments in lessons
More after-school activities
Streamlining of existing science syllabus
4. Intra and inter-departmental
collaboration
Within Science Department
Panel members from all science subjects
[Phy, Chem, Bio, PE, Math]
One curriculum forum per cycle
Between departments
With Math, ICT and DT teachers to organize STEM week
With ICT teacher to arrange pull-out programme (Ardino)
With ICT teacher to try out new activities
4. Intra and inter-department
collaboration
Way forward……
Worked for 100 years
Port
Retail
Energy
Telecommunication
Infrastructure
Way forward……
Enrich science related learning
experiences
Motivate
Way forward……
Thank You
Recommended