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SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS (SiS). KEY AIMS develop a professional team use a wider range of strategies for teaching concepts make more effective use of ICT Greater community involvement. THE KEY STEPS. Teacher component mapping Small teams of teachers Professional development activities
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SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS (SiS) KEY AIMS • develop a professional team • use a wider range of strategies for teaching concepts • make more effective use of ICT • Greater community involvement
THE KEY STEPS • Teacher component mapping • Small teams of teachers • Professional development activities • Culture of sharing • Promotion in the community • Accessing new opportunities
BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS • Improved student engagement • Valued as a professional; willing to become risk takers • Involved with outstanding student achievements • Sharing alleviates a lot of pressure in developing curriculum materials
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS • concepts presented using a variety of strategies • increased student choice in learning activities • broader range of assessment strategies used • Many different activities to cater for student interest
IMPLICATIONS • For effective change you need time and resources To plan To share Hence the support of school administration is imperative • Recognise that change for each individual will be different and support it • A framework is needed, with a valid pedagogy, around which change can be developed is needed