ACTION PLAN By: HAFSA ZAKI Grade 8 Science The City School (Gulshan prep girls)

In 1990 and before science teaching was based on text books and chalk boards. In 2011 science teaching is based on ??? Textbooks? Chalk/white boards? Technology? Laboratory investigations? Conceptual Understanding? What????? Have we changed enough to reflect the changes that occurred in society to meet society’s need? I don’t think So!!! Some Perspectives

We lack vision as a profession of where we need to go. We are victims of society, government, leadership and OURSELVES!

How do we start????? Start Simple and then progress to the complex. Let’s look at the research…

HOW FAST IS TECHNOLOGY MOVING?? 38 years for radio, 13 years for tv, 16 years for PC’s, 4 years for internet, To get to 50 million users!! Life expectations has gone from 65 in 1940 to 80 for women by 2002 Robots operating on humans today!

Is our current Model of Education what we need in the 21st Century? NO!!!! Let’s all start looking at new ways of doing things. I believe you have many of the answers, but need to have the opportunity and responsibility to begin to revolutionize the teaching of science.

LONG TERM GOALS To develop 21st century and IT skills in students. Connect science content with students’ interests and personal lives, with societal issues, and with other school subjects so that it can help them groom their 21st century scientific skills.

Concentrate on the core scientific ideas that have the greatest importance in 21st century. Promote deep scientific understanding through teaching that mirrors the nature and characteristics and the body of scientific knowledge. SHORT TERM GOALS

Making Science Relevant using the 5E'sMaking Science Relevant using the 5E's in 21 st century How can a science lesson be made more student-centered? What strategies can be used to help students be more engaged in their learning? How can technology play a role as an important tool in the learning process?

A valuable pedagogical approach is the 5E Instructional Model.

Select the learning outcomes Select and organize content Select appropriate teaching Select and develop teaching and learning resources Incorporate appropriate assessment procedure Implement evaluation and respond to feedback The Lesson Planning Process

See Bloom’s presentation.Bloom’s

JANUARYFEBRUARYMARCHAPRIL 2011 Fit and healthy Respiratory system Rocks and weathering The rock cycle Heating and cooling Sound and hearing TIME LINE

By using Interesting student centered activities in our teaching, we can easily develop Interest level among students & teachers in the School. Different Student centered activities 1.Drama / Role play 2.Debates 4.Talk Show 5.Story Telling 6.Interview 7.Survey 8.Seminar 9. Guest Speaker 10.Teaching Aids 11.Competetion 13.Quiz

Listening and Speaking Observing and Monitoring Encouraging Skills Intervening Skills Questioning Skills Communication Skills Giving Direction Skills Accountability & Adaptability Communication Skills Creativity & Intellectual curiosity Critical & System Thinking Information & Media Literacy Skills Interpersonal &Collaborative Skills Self Direction Problem Identification & Solution Social Responsibility APPROACHES SKILLS 21 ST CENTURY

CHEMISTRY Rocks and weathering The rock cycle BIOLOGY Fit and healthy Respiratory system PHYSICS Heating and cooling Sound and gearing Visit to geology department Multimedia presentations Experiments Work sheets Multimedia presentations Quiz shows Brain storming Experiments for sound Health survey of school students Projects on no smoking Group discussions Role play and teaching aids TECHNIQUES

Multi Media Presentation Availability of Multi Media and Library for presentation Approval for Visit Motivation Of Students Chemicals and apparatus availability Lab booking Time Management Search from internet & books Pre booking Letter for principal & parents Encouragement Purchasing by own Pre booking Group task division CHALLENGES SOLUTIONS

Computer Lab Internet Multi Media Library Science Lab Chemicals and Apparatus Books Conveyance Photostat /Printouts Teachers guide Curriculum RESOURCES

To develop consistency of program in the school & Interest level of Teachers & students in the future continuous follow-ups and collaboration of Intel Team & District Education Office is required. We can sustain the Interest level & Intel Goals throughout the year after facing many challenges.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Madam Huma Arshad Ms.Iffat Ansari Ms.Uzma Anam Sir Kamran And Intel guide

A good teacher is like a candle it consumes itself to light the way for others. ~Author Unknown

THANK YOU