DATE

WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY

DESCRIPTION

22 Jan and 13 Feb

Application of Inquiry Science

Participants will explore how the inquiry approach can be used in the teaching and learning of Primary Science. ( 2.00 to 5.00pm )

Facilitator: Master Teacher Alice Aw

3 and 4 March
8.30 to 3.30

TLLM in Primary Science

The 12h workshop sessions will provide opportunity for teachers to

• reflect on what aspects of our own learning helped us understand the essential concepts and ideas
• review the developmental and learning theories that help us understand children’s development and how we can use it to inform our classroom practices.
• consider effective pedagogical strategies (curriculum customization) that will help us engage learners

Facilitator: Dr Jane Lloyd

6-Mar

Sharing of Inquiry Learning in through Blogging

Participants of last years' Teacher Attachment will share on how blogging has been used as a reflective tool.

Facilitator: Dr Jane Lloyd

17 to 20 Mar

Music In Harmony

This 1½ hour workshop is designed to provide students with an inquiry-based and cooperative learning experience, utilizing an environment different from what they are used to. Students will explore ideas, engage in hands-on activities, and work collaboratively in a mini performance.

Facilitator: BOSE CORPORATION and MENC: The National Association for Music Education

29 & 30 Jan, 18Mar

Action Research on Inquiry Approach

3-day programme: Schools from the EZ to participate in an action research to find out the effectiveness of inquiry based learning.

Facilitators: Dr Tan Aik Ling and Dr Lee Yew Jin, NIE

20 and 27 Mar

Science by Inquiry

Focus on  science by inquiry in the P3 & P4 Syllabus

Facilitator: CPDD officers

To be confirmed

C.A.R.T.EL

Charted Automation, Robotics & Technological Elements (CARTEL)
Lego NXT for High Ability Pupils @ Temasek Secondary. Aimed at developing students’ full
potential across abroad spectrum of disciplines through robotics technologies.

Facilitators: Teachers from Temasek Secondary