20th national conference on school science & mathematics
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This presentation was part of a Plenary Panel at a Thai National Conference on School Science and Mathematics organized by IPST (Thailand) & Chiangrai Rajabhat University, Thailand. There were also speakers from Japan and South Korea.TRANSCRIPT
เสวนาว�ชาการ งานประช มว�ชาการว�ทยาศาสตร� คณิ�ตศาสตร�ใน โรงเร�ยนคร��งท�� 20
Sustainable Development of Science and Mathematics in School
ประสบการณิ�จากประเทศส�งคโปร�
Yeap Ban HarMarshall Cavendish Institute
Singapore
Introduction
Both educational achievement and economic performance was poor in 1960s when Singapore first became a nation.
There has been big improvement in both education and economy since then. Today, Singapore is generally successful in both.
Source: Statistics Singapore http://www.singstat.gov.sg
1 2 3 4 5 60
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
Per Capita GDP in USD at Current Market Prices
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2009
516
34 537
Source: Statistics Singapore http://www.singstat.gov.sg
Education System
In 1997, the Thinking Schools, Learning Nation philosophy was introduced.
Today, thinking and problem solving remain important focus of the education system.
Education System
Education system is constantly reviewed for improvement.
Science & Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics curriculum focuses on problem solving.Science curriculum focuses on inquiry.
Textbooks
Textbooks are written to reflect the demands of the curriculum and based on learning theories.
Ateneo de Manila Grade School, The Philippines
Primary Mathematics Standards Edition (United States of America)
CPA Approach
National Institute of Education, Singapore
Spiral Approach
Pensar sin Limites (Chile)
Spiral Approach
Pensar sin Limites (Chile)
Spiral Approach
Pensar sin Limites (Chile)
Spiral Approach Pensar sin Limites (Chile)
Maths Champion (Indonesia)
National Tests
National test items requires higher-order thinking.
For example, in mathematics, tedious computation is not emphasized. Instead problem solving is important. In science, process skills are
tested significantly.
Examples from Grade 6 National Examination
Mathematics
Example from Grade 6 National Examination
Science
Teacher Education (Pre-Service)
A uniform systematic pre-service teacher education.
Grades 11 – 12 teachers are specialists.Grades 7 – 10 teachers are semi-specialists, trained in two subjects.
Grades 1 – 6 teachers are generalists. However, they receive substantial mathematics and science education.
National Institute of Education, Singapore
Performance of Future Primary TeachersMathematics Content Knowledge
Performance of Future Primary TeachersMathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Performance of Future Lower Secondary TeachersMathematics Content Knowledge
Performance of Future Lower Secondary TeachersMathematics Content Knowledge
Professional Development (In-Service)
There is provision for 100 hours of professional development a year. Schools are expected to form Professional Learning Communities
(PLC).
Many schools do Lesson Study.
Da Qiao Primary School, Singapore
North Vista Primary School, Singapore
CHIF Our Lady of Good Counsel, Singapore
New pedagogies are introduced in the teaching and learning process as a result of lesson study.
Fuchun Primary School, Singapore
เสวนาว�ชาการ งานประช มว�ชาการว�ทยาศาสตร� คณิ�ตศาสตร�ใน โรงเร�ยนคร��งท�� 20
Sustainable Development of Science and Mathematics in School
ประสบการณิ�จากประเทศส�งคโปร�
Presentation is available at www.banhar.com