K05-Project Based Learning

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02/11/1002/11/10 Dr Kim Phaik Lah [email protected] Kim Phaik Lah [email protected]


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Overview of theOverview of the

ShoptalkShoptalkPart One : Brief Discussion on PBLPart One : Brief Discussion on PBL- Case Studies of PBL in Malaysian Schools,- Case Studies of PBL in Malaysian Schools,Intel-ISEF Projects & Framework of SupportIntel-ISEF Projects & Framework of SupportSystemSystem

for TPDfor TPDPart Two : Case Studies of OutstandingPart Two : Case Studies of OutstandingMalaysian Teachers as Facilitators,Malaysian Teachers as Facilitators,Coaches & Mentors in Intel-ISEF projectsCoaches & Mentors in Intel-ISEF projects

Part Three : Essential Strands of TFD &Part Three : Essential Strands of TFD &Learning HelixLearning Helix

Conclusion & Open DiscussionConclusion & Open Discussion


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Part One: OverviewPart One: Overview

Brief Introduction of Support System forBrief Introduction of Support System forMalaysian Teachers On PBL & Intel-ISEFMalaysian Teachers On PBL & Intel-ISEFProjectsProjects

Discussion on the-state-of-practice of PBLDiscussion on the-state-of-practice of PBL

in Malaysiain Malaysia Key points on promoting PBL in schoolsKey points on promoting PBL in schools

--- some relevant issues--- some relevant issues

--- pertinent current problems / questions--- pertinent current problems / questions

--- major challenges for teachers--- major challenges for teachers Action plans neededAction plans needed


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Introduction: Brief Notes onIntroduction: Brief Notes on

MALAYSIAMALAYSIAPopulation

About 26 millions

Student enrolments:

About 10 millions

Primary Schools:7,500 schools

About six millions

Secondary/ high

schools: !,600 schoolsAbout four millions

Number of teachers:

Primary about 200.000

High schools about

150,000

MAP OF SOUTH-EAST ASIA


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Intel Innovation inIntel Innovation in

EducationEducation


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PromotingPromoting

Key Success FactorsKey Success FactorsStrengthen the framework and programs forStrengthen the framework and programs forTPD: open more options to teachers-To beTPD: open more options to teachers-To bemore competent, efficient & effective inmore competent, efficient & effective inmanaging PBL project as well self-directedmanaging PBL project as well self-directedlearnerslearners

Utilize fully the existing resources & supportUtilize fully the existing resources & supportsystem to develop new training sessions andsystem to develop new training sessions andreaching out schools in remote regionsreaching out schools in remote regions


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MORE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OFMORE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF

STUDENTS & TEACHERSSTUDENTS & TEACHERS

IN PBL IN SOME SCHOOLSIN PBL IN SOME SCHOOLS

AT SCHOOL LEVEL, STATE LEVEL

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

Science Fairs-PBL


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Major Intel in Educations effortsMajor Intel in Educations efforts

for enhancing Malaysianfor enhancing Malaysian

Participation in Intel-ISEF ProjectsParticipation in Intel-ISEF Projects 1999-20001999-2000

Intel ISEF Workshops & SeminarsIntel ISEF Workshops & Seminars

Gearing up & awareness stageGearing up & awareness stage 2001-20022001-2002Intel Science Camps & SeminarsIntel Science Camps & Seminars

Developing more systematic supportDeveloping more systematic supportsystemsystem

2003-20052003-2005Intel-ASM Science CampsIntel-ASM Science Camps

Greater participation from scientificGreater participation from scientificcommunitiescommunities


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Framework for Building SupportFramework for Building Support

System for Malaysian TeachersSystem for Malaysian Teachers

in Intel-ISEF projectsin Intel-ISEF projects

MOTIVATIONALMOTIVATIONAL

SystemSystem

-INTRINIC-INTRINIC

-EXTRINIC-EXTRINIC

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT


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Harvest of Fruits :Some of theHarvest of Fruits :Some of the

INTEL_ISEF Finalists/ WinnersINTEL_ISEF Finalists/ Winners

Shooting the stars


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Reflective InsightsReflective Insights Over the years, more Intel-ISEF MalaysianOver the years, more Intel-ISEF Malaysian

finalists had successfully competed in thefinalists had successfully competed in thefairs; however, until 2004, only twofairs; however, until 2004, only twofinalists won prizes. There were concernsfinalists won prizes. There were concernswith regard to :with regard to : the quality of the finaliststhe quality of the finalistsprojects, the number of projects submittedprojects, the number of projects submittedfor selection, the responses from premierfor selection, the responses from premierschools, the practices of PBL in schools;schools, the practices of PBL in schools;

the motivation of teachers to guide,the motivation of teachers to guide,mentor and coach students.mentor and coach students.


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Used as a model of learning to enhance & enrichUsed as a model of learning to enhance & enrichlearning in some selected schools (schools wherelearning in some selected schools (schools whereteachers & students are keen & interested to beteachers & students are keen & interested to beinvolved) estimated less than 10% of Malaysianinvolved) estimated less than 10% of Malaysianschoolsschools

Opportunities provided only as extra-curricular orOpportunities provided only as extra-curricular orco-curricular activitiesco-curricular activities Allocation of resources (time, financial, personnel)Allocation of resources (time, financial, personnel)

are limitedare limited Greater emphasis of schooling is on examinationGreater emphasis of schooling is on examination

and certificationand certification Normally, school administration & parents do notNormally, school administration & parents do not

encourage active participation in PBLencourage active participation in PBL

Review on State-of-the-Practice ofReview on State-of-the-Practice of

PBL in Malaysian SchoolsPBL in Malaysian Schools


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Difficulty in understanding the complexity ofDifficulty in understanding the complexity of

managing PBLmanaging PBL Problems in developing better quality PBL & projectsProblems in developing better quality PBL & projects Limited school support system for teachers asLimited school support system for teachers as

facilitators, mentors & coaches in PBLfacilitators, mentors & coaches in PBL

Lack of inquiry & research culture in schools toLack of inquiry & research culture in schools toconduct PBLconduct PBL

Concerns of schools/ MOE : the readiness /Concerns of schools/ MOE : the readiness /competencies of teachers in making innovativecompetencies of teachers in making innovativechanges using PBLchanges using PBL

Relevant issuesRelevant issues


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CURRENT PROBLEMS (1)CURRENT PROBLEMS (1) PBL is not the major mode of learning inPBL is not the major mode of learning in

schools, limited no. of students involvementschools, limited no. of students involvementin PBLin PBL

Low quality PBL projectsLow quality PBL projects Many road blocks & constraints in learningMany road blocks & constraints in learning

environments of PBLenvironments of PBL Few resources are allocated for PBL activitiesFew resources are allocated for PBL activities Parental support & understanding of PBL areParental support & understanding of PBL are

lackinglacking


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CURRENT PROBLEMS (2)CURRENT PROBLEMS (2) Only selected groups or individual teachersOnly selected groups or individual teachers

facilitate PBL in schoolsfacilitate PBL in schoolsTeachers who are interested in PBL volunteerTeachers who are interested in PBL volunteerto coach students using their own resourcesto coach students using their own resources(time, expertise & fund)MORE WORKLOAD(time, expertise & fund)MORE WORKLOAD& STRESS ON TEACHERS& STRESS ON TEACHERS

Teachers need more knowledge & skills inTeachers need more knowledge & skills inmanaging students PBLmanaging students PBL

Support from other teachers & schoolSupport from other teachers & schooladministration are often not availableadministration are often not available

Parents & communities outside school rarelyParents & communities outside school rarelyengage in coaching students projectsengage in coaching students projects


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Some Pertinent QuestionsSome Pertinent Questions

How to promote PBL more effectively?How to promote PBL more effectively? How to manage PBL more efficiently?How to manage PBL more efficiently? How to enhance students excellence inHow to enhance students excellence in

performance-based PBLperformance-based PBL ??

How to support teachers as effective &How to support teachers as effective &efficient facilitators, coaches and mentorsefficient facilitators, coaches and mentorsfor PBL?for PBL?

Can we learn from teachers who areCan we learn from teachers who are

successful in managing PBL ?successful in managing PBL ? What are the main lesson learnt ?What are the main lesson learnt ? How does it help TPD ?How does it help TPD ?


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Major challenges to teachers:Major challenges to teachers:

to improve professionallyto improve professionally To be active learners: seek & explore newTo be active learners: seek & explore new

knowledge & skillsknowledge & skills

Learning to learn: e.g. to use the multi-mediaLearning to learn: e.g. to use the multi-mediaresourcesresources

To be self-directed in learningTo be self-directed in learning

To be reflective practitionersTo be reflective practitioners

Learning to communicate & network with otherLearning to communicate & network with othercommunitiescommunities


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Action Plans NeededAction Plans Needed

More teachers & students involvement in PBLMore teachers & students involvement in PBL

e.g. More & better quality Intel-ISEF projectse.g. More & better quality Intel-ISEF projects Teachers meeting their own challenges as self-Teachers meeting their own challenges as self-

directed learnersdirected learners

e.g. educators network, e-mentors discussionse.g. educators network, e-mentors discussions Enhancing Leadership Roles of MOE & otherEnhancing Leadership Roles of MOE & other

scientific communitiesscientific communities

e.g.e.g. forum, dialogues, reaching out programsforum, dialogues, reaching out programs

Greater Parental Voluntary ParticipationGreater Parental Voluntary Participatione.g. PTA-coaching teamse.g. PTA-coaching teams


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Steps in getting more teachersSteps in getting more teachers

involvement in PBLinvolvement in PBLProviding efficient info & orientationProviding efficient info & orientation

training to teachers in all geo/regionstraining to teachers in all geo/regions

Enhancing leadership roles of schoolEnhancing leadership roles of schooladministrators. district MOE officersadministrators. district MOE officers

Motivating the scientific communities &Motivating the scientific communities &

educating the parents to mentoreducating the parents to mentor

talented young student scientiststalented young student scientists


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Part Two

ase Studies of Selected

alaysian Teachers Role ModTheir Reflective Insights

nto Their Roles & Experiences teacher-coaches/ mentors


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Reflective Insights fromMalaysian role model

effective teacher-facilitators


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Benefits experienced by

Intel-ISEF teacher-coaches

Gaining new knowledge,skills & experiences as

active learners Developing self

efficacy, self-confidence,self-esteem, satisfaction on

achievements


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unique opportunities tounique opportunities to

contribute & buildcontribute & build

relationships with studentsrelationships with students

playing a variety of rolesplaying a variety of roles

such as advisers, coaches,such as advisers, coaches,

mentors & facilitatorsmentors & facilitators


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Opportunities toOpportunities to

share withshare with otherother

teachers, parents,teachers, parents,mentors & widermentors & wider

communities oncommunities onproject managementproject management


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Other benefitsOther benefits Opportunities to travel & meet peopleOpportunities to travel & meet people Awards & RecognitionAwards & Recognition Keeping pace with changesKeeping pace with changes Align with good scientific practicesAlign with good scientific practices Access to expert helpAccess to expert help Help to build research culture in schoolsHelp to build research culture in schools Contribute to local communityContribute to local community

Professionally stimulating, motivating &Professionally stimulating, motivating &rewardingrewarding


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Strengths of teacher-coachStrengths of teacher-coach

i- Ts interests, initiatives &innovativeness

c-Ts competencies, creativity &confidencee-Ts abilities to explore, expand &

extend PBL


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CREATINGCREATING A HOTBED FORA HOTBED FOR

YOUNG SCIENTISTSYOUNG SCIENTISTS TO NURTURETO NURTURE

AND GETTING SCHOOLAND GETTING SCHOOL

AMINSTRATORS, PARENTS &AMINSTRATORS, PARENTS &

COLLEAGUES TO VOLUNTEER, TOCOLLEAGUES TO VOLUNTEER, TOSUPPORT & TO COOPERATESUPPORT & TO COOPERATE

EFFECTIVELYEFFECTIVELY

Meeting ChallengesMeeting Challenges

& Constraints& Constraints


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SUMMARYSUMMARY

What are the VALUABLELESSONS LEARNED BY

& FROM THESE ROLEMODELSMission possible

---Malaysia

Boleh


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Part Three: OverviewPart Three: Overview

Introduction: Reflective SummaryIntroduction: Reflective SummaryTwo Essential Strands (LearningTwo Essential Strands (LearningCurves)Curves) in TPDin TPD

Teacher as learnerTeacher as learner Teacher as coach/ mentorTeacher as coach/ mentor

Framework of Learning HelixFramework of Learning HelixFor Building Teacher DevelopmentFor Building Teacher Development

Enhancing Sustainable Growth ofEnhancing Sustainable Growth ofTPDTPD

Conclusion & Open DiscussionConclusion & Open Discussion


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1--Professional Strand:Teacher as facilitator/

coach/ mentor

2--Motivational strand :teacher as learner===

learning to know, to do, tolearn, to be, to work as a

team member

Essential Strands (Learning Curves)


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Needs to build the support links for

teachers to strengthen their roles

Understanding the Framework of TPD:

Double Helix Learning model

Understanding the complexities

of learning & multiple roles of

teachers In the PBL contexts

P tiP ti


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PromotingPromoting

Key Success FactorsKey Success FactorsStrengthen the framework and programs forStrengthen the framework and programs forTPD: open more options to teachers-To beTPD: open more options to teachers-To bemore competent, efficient & effective inmore competent, efficient & effective inmanaging PBL project as well self-directedmanaging PBL project as well self-directed

learnerslearnersUtilize fully the existing resources & supportUtilize fully the existing resources & support

system to develop new training sessions andsystem to develop new training sessions andreaching out schools in remote regionsreaching out schools in remote regions


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Enhancing Sustaining GrowthEnhancing Sustaining Growth

of TPD in PBLof TPD in PBLEstablish a community of teachers andEstablish a community of teachers and

resources with a strong --online e-learningresources with a strong --online e-learningpresence and F2F interactionpresence and F2F interaction

e.g. provide database of projects; info on newe.g. provide database of projects; info on newtopics for science fairs, e-group discussion,topics for science fairs, e-group discussion,e-mentorse-mentors

shop talks, dialogues, media communication:shop talks, dialogues, media communication:newsletters, reviews, special coverage etc.newsletters, reviews, special coverage etc.


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ConclusionConclusion

It is importantto build a

strong supportsystem to

enable TPD

& enhanceeffective PBL


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Open DiscussionOpen Discussion

How can we learn

from the complexitiesof PBL & TPD

through the reflective

insights of the

Malaysian

experiences? Further discussion and sharingFurther discussion and sharing


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Further discussion and sharingFurther discussion and sharing

reflective practicesreflective practices

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perspectives, experiences..perspectives, experiences..

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