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STEM教育行動」誠邀閣下出席
全球教育新趨勢──STEM教育該從何入手?」講座
講者:美國史丹福大學Jonathan Osborne教授
日期:201662022

 

源於美國的STEM教育近年風靡全球,被譽為未來教育的新趨勢。STEM教育融合科學(Science科技(Technology工程(Engineering數學(Mathematics,訓練學生把學習到的知識,轉化為一門綜合的思考及解難能力,裝備學生應對全球經濟、科學及科技發展所帶來的轉變和挑戰。

在本港,教育局去年亦提出STEM為未來教育課程的發展重點,而為了讓教育界人士能進一步瞭解STEM的原理及應用,「STEM教育行動」非常榮幸邀請到美國STEM教育框架的核心始創成員、美國史丹福大學的Jonathan Osborne教授親臨香港,於620主持講座「科學教育新方向及於622主持另一場講座「評估科學素養和能力:PISA及新世代科學標準的經驗之談。講座及報名詳情請見下文。

現誠邀 貴校校長及老師參與是次講座,歡迎填妥以下的回條並交回給我們,惟因場地有限,每間學校的名額只有三個,並以先到先得的形式分配。

靜候佳音,敬頌

教安!

STEM教育行動創辦人
梁穎宇
2016年6月3日

 


STEM教育行動」
全球教育新趨勢──STEM教育該從何入手?」講座
講者:美國史丹福大學Jonathan Osborne教授

講座詳情(免費入場)
科學教育新方向
日期:2016年6月20日(星期一)
時間:下午4時正
地點:九龍塘達之路72號創新中心地下Chambers 1A及1B
內容簡介:為了推行STEM 教育,美國已在十六個州份引入新世代科學標準(Next Generation Science Standards,簡稱NGSS),革新過往以探究科學基礎知識為主的教學模式,改為結合一系列學科核心知識、科學應用實踐及共通概念的論證式教學。講座將會探討改革背後的理據、有何優勝之處及對科學教育的意義。

評估科學素養和能力:PISA新世代科學標準的經驗之談設有由徐立之教授主持的討論環節
日期:2016年6月22日(星期三)
時間:下午4時正
地點:跑馬地黃泥涌道133號地下禮頓山社區會堂
內容簡介:新世代科學標準(NGSS)顛覆傳統科學教育的既有模式,不再根據學生能夠誦記多少知識來界定學習成果,而是視乎學生能夠做到甚麼,因此必須建立全新的評核系統。講座將會探討如何設計符合NGSS理念的評核系統、審視現有評核模式、未來應如何衡量學習成效,以及相關的議題和挑戰等。

Jonathan Osborne教授
Osborne教授於美國史丹福大學教育研究生院主力從事科學教育工作,他曾參與製訂美國幼稚園至高中的科學教育框架,亦奠定了美國新世代科學標準(NGSS)的雛型。目前,他是國際學生評估計劃(PISA)科學科評估專家小組的主席,參與制訂2015年及2018年的PISA試題;常獲邀到不同國家及地區,主講有關科學教育及STEM教學的講座。

STEM教育行動
啟迪孩子心智培養科學精神為未來機遇基礎
香港STEM教育行動同仁,致力啟發下一代立志創造豐盛人生,並培育他們為未來做好準備,以應對急速轉變、日益倚重科技發展的世界,把握其所帶來的無盡機遇。我們深信應由幼兒開始激發他們的心志,培育他們具備科學家的態度及熱誠,終身不斷地對事物抱有好奇心及探究精神,從不懈實驗嘗試中摸索學習,並建立成功者必備的堅毅力。我們希望透過創新意念,靈活運用及結合科學(Science)、科技(Technology)、工程(Engineering)、數學(Mathematics)等教學課程和學術範疇,為本地各級學生建立和提供跨學科、多元、以實驗實踐為本、活潑有趣的學習環境,激勵他們積極投入參與,從而建立正面心態、卓越思辨能力、敬業勤奮精神,為將來美好人生奠定基礎。
網站:STEMHK.ORG

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To: Principals / Panel Heads of Science, Mathematics, General Studies and Liberal Studies

3rd Jun 2016

Dear Sir/Madam,

STEM Initiative Hong Kong
Invitation to Seminars
Global Education Trend – How to implement STEM Education
Speaker: Prof. Jonathan Osborne, Stanford University
on 20th & 22nd June 2016

STEM has been advocated across the globe and regarded as the future trend of education. Originated from the US, this innovative curriculum blends four specific disciplines – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – into an integrated approach of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students are equipped to apply their knowledge in real-world applications in order to prepare for the changes and challenges brought by the global development of economy, science and technology.

Last year, the Education Bureau highlighted STEM as the focus of future curriculum development. In hopes of further promoting the principles and applications of STEM to local educators, STEM Initiative Hong Kong takes pleasure in inviting Prof. Jonathan Osborne of Stanford University, a key author of the STEM framework in the US, to host a seminar entitled “New Directions in Teaching Science” on 20th June and another on Assessing Scientific Literacy and Competency: Lessons from PISA and NGSSon 22nd June. Please refer to the attached for programme and registration details.

You are cordially invited to the seminars. Should you be interested, please complete the enclosed reply slip and send it to us at your convenience. Due to the popularity of the seminars, seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Thank you for your kind attention and we look forward to your reply.

Yours faithfully,

Nisa Leung
Founder of STEM Initiative Hong Kong

 

 

STEM Initiative Hong Kong
Invitation to Seminars
Global Education Trend – How to implement STEM Education
Speaker: Prof. Jonathan Osborne, Stanford University

Programme Details
(free admission)

New Directions in Teaching Science

Date: 20th June 2016 (Monday)
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Chambers 1A & 1B, InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong

Abstract: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are currently implemented in 16 states in the US to promote STEM education. These standards represent a change from teaching science core ideas with a focus on inquiry, to a focus on scientific practices where argumentation is a core feature. The seminar will explore the rationale for this change, why it is seen as an improvement, and the implications for science teaching.

 

Assessing Scientific Literacy and Competency: Lessons from PISA and NGSS
(With a panel discussion moderated by Prof. Lap-Chee Tsui)

Date: 22nd June 2016 (Wednesday)
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: The Leighton Hill Community Hall, G/F, 133 Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley

Abstract: Under the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the learning outcomes are defined in terms of what students are able to do, not just what they know or can recall. Hence a new system of assessments is needed. The seminar will discuss how to design a system to meet the vision of NGSS, review the existing items and their suitability for NGSS, measure the scientific practice of arguing from evidence, as well as the issues and challenges for the field.

 

STEM Initiative Hong Kong
Invitation to Seminars
Global Education Trend – How to implement STEM Education
Speaker: Prof. Jonathan Osborne, Stanford University

 

About Prof. Jonathan Osborne
Prof. Osborne holds the Kamalachari Chair in Science Education at the Graduate School of Education, Stanford University. He was a member of the US National Academies Panel that produced the Framework for K-12 Science Education as the basis for the new Next Generation Science Standards. Currently, he is chair of the expert group for producing the framework for PISA (Programme for International Students Assessment) 2015 and 2018. He has been invited by organizations worldwide to share his insights about science education and STEM education.

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About STEM InitiativeHong Kong

STEM: Inspiration for Infinite Possibilities Tomorrow

We at STEM Initiative Hong Kong are dedicated to inspiring our young to a great future and preparing them for tomorrow’s infinite possibilities in a fast-changing and increasingly technology-intensive world. We believe that children from a tender age should develop a lifelong, scientist-like passion to always wonder and explore, to learn by trying and experimenting, and to succeed through perseverance. We aim at fostering a challenging, interdisciplinary, experiential and multifaceted learning environment in local schools at all levels that excites, engages and enriches students through a unique, learn-by-doing curriculum of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics subjects to help prepare them for excellence in life through positive thinking, exemplary critical skills, hard work and strong ethics.

Website: STEMHK.ORG


 

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