Investigative Study A Teachers’ training Workshop 18 June 2005 Afternoon Session
2nd pilot study Preliminary trial A day-camp in HKUST 13 and 14 July 2005 (Wed & Thurs) F4 / F6 students Exemplars, tools, assessment rubric, logistic arrangement, professional advises, and etc…
2nd pilot study School trial From September 2005… Invite school participate Provide supports Provide professional development
Time schedule (tentative) Timeline Topic July 05 Students trial in HKUST August 05 Learning community meeting Sept – Dec 05 School trials Jan –Mar 06 Evaluation April 06 Experience sharing
Thanks! Yhlau@emb.gov.hk / 2762-1226
Exemplar Movie on tsunami Analysis on movie
Assessment
Project Planning Understanding tasks/problems Planning the project
Project implementation Implementation of the project Time management Group Work
Scientific Inquiry Experimental design Fair test Data collection Monitoring and managing investigation Data analysis
Information Collection and Analysis Collection and synthesis of information
Project Report Conceptual understanding Organization and presentation Discussion and conclusion
Important Elements Complete the project independently (4), with limited assistance (3) or with assistance (2 or less) Complete all project tasks (4), some tasks (2), or none (0) Use of scientific principles (4 or 3) Safety precautions (4 or 3)