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Resources for Primary Science:

• Year 4 Science Suggested Scheme of Work CDD [pdf]
  

WORKSHOP ON DIAGNOSING SCIENCE UNDERSTANDING CONCEPTS

A workshop on Diagnosing Science Understanding Concepts was held in Sekolah Menengah Berakas on 18th August 2009 at 2.00-5.00 p.m. It was conducted by the 'UBD-SHBIE Research Group on diagnostic assessment of science understanding' together with Professor David Treagust from Curtin University, Australia. Participants involved in the workshop included science secondary teachers from Sekolah Menengah Berakas, Sekolah Menengah PAP Hajah Masna, science officers from the Curriculum Development Department, Department of Schools Inspectorate, Department of Schools, Department of Examinations and Department of Research and Development.

Dr Irene Chong from UBD presented the findings based on the group's research carried out in a few selected secondary schools in Brunei Darussalam. Professor David Treagust emphasised on the importance of finding out students' alternative conceptions and provided some information on diagnostic assessment of science understanding. After the presentation, the participants were placed in 3 groups (Chemistry, Physics & Biology) and given the tests to try out. Participants were then asked to give their views on diagnostic assessment and the Continuous Professional Development Programme (CPDP). The workshop was indeed interesting and very informative.

YEAR 2 SCIENCE MEETING

We had another meeting with the Year 2 Pilot Project teachers (Groups 2 and 4) which was held in CDD on 15 August 2009. Cikgu Ak Azman, Cikgu Henry and Cikgu Hjh Mainon, from Group 2, were present during the meeting to discuss the Year 2 science topic Healthy Body. We also did some video recordings on how to make egg sandwiches, orange juice and vegetable spring rolls. These video clips will be given to Year 2 Science teachers as additional resource materials in the science briefing orientation workshop this coming October.

LA MAIN A LA PATE WORKSHOP

The La Main A La Pate Science by Enquiry Workshop was held on 21st to 30th July 2009 in Room 1.42, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The workshop was conducted by a French facilitator from the University of Nice, France. About 30 primary science teachers were involved in the workshop.

BLOG WORKSHOP

A workshop on learning how to create blogs was conducted by the ICT Unit, Curriculum Development Department on the 11th and 12th of August for CDD officers in Group 2. It was held in the Computer room, 1st floor and facilitated by Dyg Nanihasrinah binti Hanafi. The participants involved in the workshop included officers from the Science and Agriculture Unit, Early Childhood Education Unit and Multimedia Unit. The workshop was indeed a fun and enriching experience for everyone, thanks to the facilitator who has been so informative and accomodating. Our most sincere thanks to her :)

YEAR 2 SCIENCE PILOT PROJECT

The Science and Agriculture Unit, Curriculum Development Department started the Year 2 Science Pilot Project in January 2009. About 18 teachers from ten government schools were involved in the project. As part of the Pilot Project, Microteaching sessions were carried out to help teachers plan and develop suitable teaching resources in preparation for Year 2 Science which will be implemented in 2010. There are also plans to conduct a briefing orientation workshop for Year 2 Brunei Primary Science teachers this coming October 2009. The Year 2 teachers who are actively involved in the Science Pilot Project will be elected as facilitators for this workshop.