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  • ICASE NEWSLETTER ...07-03-2008

    The International Council for Associations of Science Educator's newsletter is attached below. Since the untimely death of Peter Spratt who was the incoming President of the organisation, Jack Holbrook has agreed to take on this role. ICASE supports science education in many nations and has a role in advocating with organisations such as UNESCO for less developed countries Regards Bev Cooper ICASE Austra Pasific representative

  • Scicon 2008 ...11-02-2008

    Scicon – Science to Change Our World SciCon 2008 will be held in Te Papa, Wellington from 6–9 July 2008. . During SciCon 2008 you will have the opportunity to meet scientists, both international and local; who will share their passions, their insight and their early inspirations. The conference will explore some of the cross discipline sciences like molecular biology and nanotechnology and topical issues that affect our future on planet earth such as sustainability and climate change. SciCon 2008 will also be an opportunity to network with and learn from fellow science educators. Find out more about the conference at www.confer.co.nz/scicon08 and the NZASE Conferences and Events page.

  • WORKSHOP English language learners in the science classroom ...29-08-2007

    There will be a NZ Ministry of Education supported online discussion re teaching English language learners in the mainstream science classroom, October 22 - November 2 2007. The workshop will provide all teachers of science, especially those with students for whom English is a second language, with proven and effective strategies to improve student engagement and understanding in secondary science classes. The DVD, Making Language and Learning Work 1: Integrating Language and Learning in Secondary Maths and Science and science units of work on ESOL Online will be central to the discussion. The discussion will be led by a practising secondary science teacher. Sign up for free here: http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/esol/science/ The science workshop follows a very successful maths workshop - archives are here: http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/esol/maths/ Please get in touch if you need any more information. Thanks very much Margaret Kitchen Project Leader ESOL Online on TKI

  • DIGITAL LEARNING OBJECTS ...21-08-2007

    Digital Learning objects are chunks of digital material - for example graphics, text, audio, animation, interactive tools - specifically designed to engage and motivate student learning. TLF learning objects are based on the most recent research into how children learn and how teachers can facilitate learning. They provide opportunities for multimodal learning not normally possible in the standard classroom because of complexity, safety, time or cost.

  • PERTH DECLARATION for SCIENCE EDUCATION ...21-08-2007

    the Perth Declaration, a copy of which can be found on the website www.worldste2007.asn.au was formulated at the world conference of science and technology education in Perth held in July. This declaration represents the views of conference delegates on the place of science education. Please take time to read this. Also in Perth selected delegates participated in the UNESCO forum for science education. Members of ICASE from around the world particpated and critiqued a position paper prepared by Peter Fensham which can also be found on the website.
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