Teaching High School Science Resource

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 7 Jul, 2007
From the Scout Report
Resource: Teaching High School Science

Both new and experienced science high school teachers will find something of interest within this six-part series created by WGBH Boston. The creation of the program was supported by the Annenberg Media organization, and visitors can view all of these programs in the comfort of their home (or classroom). As the program site notes “The Teaching High School Science library will help teachers integrate national science standards and inquiry learning into their curricula.” The programs include classrooms investigating chemical reactions, experiments involving crickets, and explorations into how the Mars landscape may have formed. After viewing these programs, visitors can also view a list of related programs that are also made available as part of the Annenberg Media’s online video library

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PGCEs visit College of Magic

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 20 Jun, 2007

Some of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education students visited the Magic Classroom at the College of Magic earlier on this week. As the UCT news story says "Magic is science".

The College of Magic's latest initiative sees school pupils from across Cape Town visit the College of Magic for a 2 hour interactive experience which takes the curriculum subjects of light, optics and colour to create a truly magical, one of a kind science lesson. The program was endorsed a 2006 Technology Top 100 qualifier by the Department of Science and Technology.

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Kusasa

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 12 Jun, 2007

New from the Shuttleworth Foundation. Kusasa, a Zulu word for tomorrow, is the name of "a new, dynamic learning system for the 21st century."

Kusasa will provide learners with free software to model the objects, organisms or processes they are studying in any learning area. Kusasa projects will challenge learners to use computers not for "drill and kill" instruction, but as tools to help them explore, discover and learn.

The system being rolled out over three years from 2008 for Grades 4, 7 and 10. The curriculum will be aligned with the National Curriculum Statement.

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African Higher Education Research Online: AHERO

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 11 Jun, 2007

African Higher Education Research Online: AHERO

AHERO is an open access archive of texts that focus on the study, practice and governance of higher education in Africa. It is a project of the Centre for the Study of Higher Education (Education Faculty, University of the Western Cape, South Africa)

The collection includes research reports, journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, working papers, booklets, and policy documents. All the resources have been submitted by the authors and are reproduced with their permission.

Found on the Internet Resources Newsletter

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Two Science Links from the latest Scout Report 1 June 2007

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 4 Jun, 2007

Two useful sites from this week's Scout Report.

The National Science Teachers Association has set up this page containing these helpful science objects that provide a bit of a refresher course in each area. Created in partnership with organizations like NASA, NOAA, and the GE Foundation, these interactive features cover Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws, the origins of the universe, and the universe outside our own solar system. Visitors can also search to discover features that cover coral reef ecosystems, the different kinds of energy, and the ocean’s affect on weather and climate.

Looking at Learning….Again, Part 2 is an eight-part programme created by the Anneberg Media Foundation in conjuction with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Educators can learn about how young people learn and then see how to critique and apply these various theories. The sections include “Learning to Share Perspectives,” “Algebra and Calculus: The Challenge,” and “Children’s Ways of Knowing.” After looking over one or all of these insightful programs, visitors can also look at the series website which offers more details about the participants and the structure of the series. Finally, visitors can also sign up to receive related support materials if they are so inclined.

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Education Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 31 May, 2007
The plan is now available on the Department of Education website.

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Wikipedia for Schools

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 31 May, 2007

Spotted in IOL, a story about Wikipedia having been cleaned up and checked for suitability for children. This is available from the Wikipedia for schools site or the entire wikipedia can be downloaded from the SOS Children's Village.

The DVD is available from info@tuxlabs.co.za and put Wikipedia for Schools in the subject field.

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This week's Scout Report

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 19 May, 2007

Two interesting websites for Maths and Science Teaching are on this week's Scout Report.

We All Use Math Everyday comes from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (USA), providing a list of resources that Maths educators can use.

MIT's OpenCourse Ware Initiative provides the content of a course on Kitchen Chemistry, providing the syllabus, readings, assignments and links to further readings.

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OWL Institute - Open Educational Resources

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 10 May, 2007

OWL Institute - Open Educational Resourceshttp://www.owli.org/

MIT, USC, Kyoto University, UNESCO—these are only a handful of the many outstanding institutions from around the world making teaching and learning with technology easier through Open Educational Resources. By researching, developing and distributing the very best in cost and commercial free educational content, OWL commits to bringing the message and opportunity of open education to everyone. To schools and home schools, teachers and students, instructors, professors, college and returning adult students, OWL brings the content, tools, teaching technology, elearning programs, Internet home schooling, and high-speed Internet access to make the digital revolution work for everyone.

From http://zillman.blogspot.com/

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From a cleaner to becoming a Nelson Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Recipient

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 16 Apr, 2007

An inspiring tale reported online is that of Hendrick Mabunda who has obtained the scholarship to study for an MBA in the UK, proving that with hard work anything is possible.

Hendrick's early education consist of rural primary schooling and he walked long distances to attend classes in Std 6,7 and 8 (Grades 8 - 10 - for those of us too young to know) . He was forced to leave school to take care of his mother and sisters, but he never gave up his dream.

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Teacher Resource Exchange (UK)

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 16 Apr, 2007
Teacher Resource Exchange (TRE)http://tre.ngfl.gov.uk/

The Teacher Resource Exchange (TRE) is a moderated database of resources and activities created by teachers. Resources are free to use and you can also add your own resources to share with other teachers – to find out more just look at their getting started section.

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EDULIS Expo and Workshop 23 April - 4 May

Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 16 Apr, 2007

Educators are invited to attend the EDULIS Expo and Workshop which runs from 23 April until 4 May.

Books and other resources suitable for the classroom and school libraries will be on display.

Informal book talks on English, Afrikaans and Xhosa fiction will be given on the afternoons of 25 and 26 April 2007.

WHY SHOULD TEACHERS/LIBRARIANS VISIT THE EXHIBITION?

The library resource material on exhibition covers a wide range of learning areas. The EDULIS Evaluators: Curriculum Resources will be present to answer questions about the resource material that you may wish to purchase from your school’s Norms and Standards allocation or from school funds. Teachers attending the exhibition will be assisted in the following:

· Selecting school library / resource centre material
· Learners reading for enjoyment
· Gaining ideas for project work and modules
· Exchanging stimulating ideas with fellow teachers
· Liaising with teachers responsible for school libraries or resource centres
· Viewing library resources available as individual or block loans from the EDULIS Library
· Joining the EDULIS Library

For further information, call Heléne Johnston (021) 957 9620, or Marianne Serfontein (021) 957 9622.

Reviews of the exhibited resource material can be accessed in the EDULIS
Recommended School Library Resources catalogue at:
http://edupals.wcape.gov.za

Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day


READING FOR ENJOYMENT


ATTENTION:

Teacher-librarians
Teachers in charge of school libraries/resource centres
Afrikaans, Xhosa and English language teachers
History teachers
Literacy co-ordinators
All other teachers interested in fiction for children

The EDULIS Evaluators: Curriculum Resources invite you to an informal afternoon of fiction talks with book, CD, DVD and video displays. Please feel free to come and go as you please!

PRESENTERS

James Cloete (Afrikaans)
Zonke Silwanyana (Xhosa)
Marianne Serfontein (English)
Rose Jackson (FET : linking the History curriculum with African and South African fiction / biography)

Wednesday 25 April and Thursday 26 April 2007

EDULIS SEMINAR ROOM, 15 KRUSKAL AVENUE, BELLVILLE

10:30 - 16:30 Annual exhibition of recommended library resources for learners
15:00 - 16:30 Informal information sessions and presentations on the above-mentioned topics

RSVP: Sandra van Breda, tel. (021) 957 9604



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Posted by Ingrid Thomson | 16 Apr, 2007
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