Report on the Use of Science Virtual Applet During Science Lesson
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Report on teaching science using virtual experiment
The lesson was carried out on the 19th October 2009 in Sekolah Rendah Katok A. We selected primary 4A pupils which consist of 10 pupils. The lesson was held in the ICT room. In this lesson, we have chosen to do ‘grouping and changing materials using virtual experiment.
The lesson was started with recalling the pupils’ prior knowledge which is done by one of our member, Mudianawati. The pupils were asked to name the properties of materials that they have learnt before. The pupils were able to name the group of materials namely glass, plastic, ceramic, wood, fabric, metal and rubber and also to give some examples for each group. Apart from that, teacher had also asked some questions by naming some of the materials and the students were asked to identify what the materials are originally made of. As an example, a wooden table is made of wood and tire is made from rubber.
The lesson continues with one of our member, Elma doing activity using the Interactive Whiteboard. In this activity, she was doing the virtual experiment activity from the website http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/grouping_materials.shtml. Pupils were asked to select the materials and put it in the correct group. All of the pupils were actively involved and most of them managed to get the answers right.
Next activity is giving the pupils quiz which is based on the topic. This part of the lesson was done by me. I have to explain and rephrase some of the questions as some of the pupils are having difficulties in understanding the questions. For each questions, there were given 3 choices of answer. They have to select the correct answer from the list. Out of the 10 questions given, the pupils manage to answer 7 questions correctly.
As for the conclusion, Shamtinah have recapped the lesson by asking some questions to the pupils based on what they have learned on that day. Most of the pupils were able to answer the questions and do the activity well. Before the lesson ends, she interviewed the pupils regarding the usage of the virtual experiments. The pupils state that they enjoyed using the virtual experiment as it was new to them and they hope they can have such activity in the future.
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Sunday, 16 August 2009
How should technology be used in Maths and Science teaching and learning?
Nowadays, nearly all schools in urban and rural areas are provided with internet, computers and laptops, projectors and interactive whiteboard (IWB). The use of technology also being implemented in Mathematics and Science lesson. Pupils should be provided with the opportunities to learn and develop their capability through the use of ICT tools.
These approaches will be value-added to learning and should have a strong impact on their learning. They include the :
Teacher can make use of the technology in making the Science and Mathematics lesson more attractive and interesting. Teacher may bring the students to the Computer lab for easy access to the computers and internet.
These approaches will be value-added to learning and should have a strong impact on their learning. They include the :
- use of other extend devices and suitable softwares installed into the computer.
- use of the internet to source information and synthesise the information according to needs. Lots of worksheets and games that are related to the subject contents can be downloaded using the internet.
- use of ict tools to enhance the quality and accuracy of pupils work.
- exchange and sharing of information with others using ICT media.
- use of interactive multimedia learning packages that are tailored for specific learning outcomes. IWB are installed in many computer lab in schools. it is can be used to display and view slide shows.
Teacher can make use of the technology in making the Science and Mathematics lesson more attractive and interesting. Teacher may bring the students to the Computer lab for easy access to the computers and internet.
Sunday, 9 August 2009
Teaching Science in Primary School
Starting this year, science has been taught as early as in primary 1. Previously, science only being taught in upper primary whereas the lower primary students are used to learn Pelajaran Am. Science education prepares students for lifelong learning through scientific enquiry and science-based skills. In the SPN21, teaching strategies such as inquiry learning and discovery learning are recommended in teaching Science. This will give the opportunity for the students to do hands on activity and work independently either in a group or pair work. Resulting from that, students will find it more interesting and for better understanding.
Basically, Science have lots to do with experiment and demonstration. An old adage states :
Basically, Science have lots to do with experiment and demonstration. An old adage states :
I listen and I forget,
I see and I remember,
I do and I understand.
I do and I understand. The last pace of this statement is the essence of enquiry-base learning, which implies that involvement leads to understanding. Hence, enquiry is considered central to science learning.
Every schools are supplied with Science teaching materials that can be used by teachers and students. However, not having a science lab may be a problem to some science teacher. In my former school, we don't have science lab. So i find it a bit difficult to teach science in the classroom as i have no easy access to the science apparatus and the classroom is not so suitable to do activities and also demonstration.
A field trip is another examples of learning activities that can be done in learning Science. It provide the pupils with first hand experiences, to stimulate interest and curiosity, to provide insights into the applications of science in real life situations and to promote the development of science process skills through field activities.
Teaching Mathematics in Primary School
There are variety of ways how teacher can teach Mathematics. Maths teachers are used to the traditional methods and drilling. Nowadays, Mathematics teachers are recommended to use
new strategies in their teaching such as by using cooperative learning, discovery learning and also using technology.
new strategies in their teaching such as by using cooperative learning, discovery learning and also using technology.
Mathematics is intended to achieve the following learning outcomes :
- develop learning skills, concepts, understanding, and attitutes to cope confidently with the mathematics of everyday life
- stimulate and develop mathematical thinking and reasoning through solving mathematical problems
- develop the student's ability to intepret and communicate clearly and precisely mathematical ideas both oraqlly and in writing and to read and comprehend a mathemaqtical text
- provide a foundation for students who may continue studies in mathematics or other disciplines where mathematical concepts are essential and
- develop an appreciation of the nature of mathematics and mathematical processes.
Many students tend to dislike Maths as they have to do lots of memorization and a lot of thinking skills required. However, Maths can be fun by doing lots of activity that involve the students and also by having a clear demonstration by the teacher. By giving the students a chance to use the concrete materials, it can help the students understand easily and it will last longer rather than just having chalk and talk.
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