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Report of Sub-committee: Math & Science
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1.Context (Significance of 21 st Century Skills) Core Knowledge Self-Learning Skills Communication Skills ICT skills
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2.Trends in Reform: Progress & Challenge (1) Curriculum/ Standard Movement from concrete national standards to greater flexibility and individuality in East and movement to core standards on part of western economies.
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Curriculum Focus on Core Knowledge “E” “W” 21 st Century Skills Focus on Individual
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Curriculum 21 st Century Skills Focus on Individual Focus on Core Knowledge “E” “W”
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(2) Assessment Both “ E ” and “ W ” are moving toward application of the performance-based from knowledge on practical skills Assessment for entrance to Next Level – plus assessment to improve instruction and student learning, as well as one for accountability. Desire to assess self-learning and communication skills.
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Assessment Application of the performance-based Knowledge on practical skills “E” & “W”
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(3) Professional Development Use technology to deliver professional development Need for professional development in new curriculum for existing teachers (including their own self-learning skills) Providing advanced professional study/training for teachers (e.g. “ Study Leave ” )
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Teacher preparation Core Knowledge “E” “W” Solid core knowledge + Problem solving Communication Real world application Pedagogy
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Teacher preparation Solid core knowledge + problem solving, communication, real world applications Pedagogy Core Knowledge “E”“W”
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3.Proposed Actions/Joint Projects - some examples- (1) Shared Information Share tools — assessment items, knowledge bank, professional development materials, online program Share results of reform practices
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Share curriculum frameworks; assessment, College Entrance Exams, Pre-service Teacher Course Content (ref.) ・ Science content is questioned: integrated science courses or separate science courses ・ “ E ”. formal science starts in grade 3 with “ life experience ” in earlier stage ・ British colonies start with formal science in G1
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(2) Joint Research Fundamental cognitive research What materials are best tools for teaching math/science? How does knowledge transfer from one setting (school to real world)? What knowledge is necessary as foundation for learning subject? etc. Best methods for teaching math/science in English?
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(3) Policy Analysis/Briefs What the test (college Entrance exam, etc,) measure: aptitude or achievement of previous education? Can we develop interesting content knowledge in primary and secondary school curriculum? Benchmarking Activities to inform policies.
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