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36th SEAMEO High Offi cials Meeting Held

VICE-MINISTERS, permanent secretaries and high-level education offi cials from the Southeast Asian countries met on 18 - 20 February 2014 at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand for the 36th

SEAMEO High Offi cials Meeting. H. E. Mr. Chaturon Chaisaeng, Minister of Education of Thailand presided

THE FIRST Southeast Asia Regional Standards for Science Teachers (SEARS-ST) workshop for the development of framework of practice for science teachers was held at RECSAM from 20 - 22 January 2014. This workshop was organised to provide a platform to discuss the key aspects of science teaching and the challenges of educating science teachers who will engage the next generation of students. The goal of SEARS-ST project is to document a set of standards which describes the skills and attributes that a science teacher in the SEAMEO region should attain in the 21st century. Two (2) fore ign consul tants, Dr. Mark Windale from the Centre for Science Education, Sheffi eld Hallam University and Associate Professor Dr. Lindsey Conner from the College of Education, University of Canterbury were invited to this workshop. The workshop was successfully conducted with input and comprehensive view obtained from local and foreign consultants through roundtable and expert groups’ discussions. It was an important step forward in the

over the opening ceremony on 19 February 2014 and addressed over a hundred education offi cials and representatives from 17 countries and 28 international organisations and specialist institutions. Representing RECSAM were Dr. Hj. Mohd. Johan bin Zakaria, Centre Director and Mr. Shamsul Azha B. Md. Yusuf, Deputy Director (Administration). The SEAMEO High Officials Meeting endorsed three projects which focused on Southeast Asia on the themes of pre-primary teacher development, intercultural dialogues, and learning metrics which were proposed by UNESCO and UNICEF to be implemented collaboratively with SEAMEO and also announced plans for the conduct of SEAMEO Congress in October 2014 and the commemoration of the organisation’s 50th anniversary in March 2015.

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development of a roadmap to support and develop teaching and learning for science teachers who face a challenging task of generating excellent science students in the 21st century. The outcome of the fi rst workshop was an outline of the framework that will set the scope and boundaries of draft SEARS-ST to be refi ned in the second workshop. A total of 26 participants including those coming from SEAMEO QITEP, local and regional experts from Bahagian Perkembangan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Institut Pendidikan Guru (Ipoh Tuanku Bainun and Ilmu Khas Campus), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Penang Free and RECSAM’s Specialists participated in this workshop. The second SEARS-ST workshop will be held from 16 - 18 June 2014 and SEAMEO education offi cers and consultants from UK and New Zealand will be invited to the workshop to review and revise the formulated framework.

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JUDGING the 9th Regional Congress: Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS) is a lot more complicated than watching mold grow on bread. The theme for this year’s 9th Regional Congress was “Disaster Risk Reduction for Sustainable Development”. The Congress was held at RECSAM, Penang, Malaysia from 3 - 7 March 2014 and was attended by 157 delegates and saw a participation of 92 students from nine (9) different countries across Southeast Asia.The event received 33 entries with 24 projects from the Science category and 9 from Mathematics. The participants presented their projects on the fi rst two days prior to the judging of their project exhibits on the third day. This year, Jairus Carlo F. Calpatura, Gio Mikhail R.Dela Torre, Justin Dohn G.Zamora, Kenneth Glen S.Ferrer and Michael Sigfrid Reyes, from the Philippines Science High School (Main Campus), Quezon City were awarded the Most Promising Young Scientist for the Science Category at the 9th Regional Congress: Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS), for putting together the “Seismically Triggered Power Shut-Off System” device.Meanwhile for the Mathematics Category, top honours went to S. Naphat and Thanapat Juthavantana from Samsenwittayalai School, Bangkok, Thailand. Their project was “Application of Mathematical Model for Sluices Management”. All well-deserved winners were given recognition and received their awards from the Guest of Honour, Dr. Witaya Jeradechakul, Director of SEAMEO Secretariat based in Bangkok. In his closing remarks, Dr Witaya said that “Recent global calamities remind us the earth is becoming more vulnerable to disasters. We have to be mindful of sudden change of events and to be better prepared for emergencies, and this is best done through

education.” He also added that the biennial event has groomed many young talents in the Southeast Asian region.Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, the Centre Director stressed that it is important to raise awareness among the younger generation on their role in building a resilient society against disaster.The panels of judges for Science category were: (i) Dr. Max Walsh (Chief Judge) Australian freelance education consultant based in Manila, Philippines; (ii) Professor Dr. Elwyn Thomas, International Education Consultant based in the United Kingdom and (iii) Mr. Takeshi Somukawa, Senior Volunteer of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) based at RECSAM. The Mathematics entries were judged by a panel consisting of (i) Professor Mohan Chinnappan from University of South Australia in Adelaide and (ii) Dr. Ueno Ryoichi from Yayasan Pelajaran MARA (Malaysia-Japan Higher Education Program). The team of judges was impressed by the high standard of entries, and with so many excellent projects. It wasn't an easy feat! The judges were pleased with the standards of projects presented which as many judges acknowledged, had made it diffi cult for them to decide on the winner. The research projects were all evaluated on the following criterion mainly - winning points on originality/ingenuity, scientifi c and mathematical thought, research method and process, immediate benefi t to local community and educational, and commercial values to name a few. Opinion also played a role.The SSYS is a meeting platform for Southeast Asians young scientists and is considered an effective medium in promoting values and skills in science and mathematics, as well as character and motivation among the region's youth. The next SSYS Regional Congress will be held in 2016.

Well-Deserved Winners! 9th Regional Congress: Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS)

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SCIENCE CATEGORY

Award Title Project Title Researcher(s) Country

MOST PROMISING YOUNG SCIENTIST(S) FOR SCIENCE CATEGORY

Seismically Triggered Power Shut-Off System Jairus Carlo F. Calpatura Gio Mikhail R. Dela Torre Justin Dohn G. Zamora Kenneth Glen S. Ferrer Mary Jane L. Turingan (Teacher Advisor)

Philippines

OUTSTANDING AWARD FOR SIGNIFICANT PROJECT

Nanoporous Alumina Membrane-based Biosensor for Dengue Virus Serotype 2

Oan Jia Xuan Tan Wei Jing Foo-Yap You Min (Teacher Advisor)

Singapore

OUTSTANDING AWARD FOR PRESENTATION IN CONGRESS

Conserving Land for Disaster Risk Reduction Through Hydroponics Farming

Nurthaqifah Binti Junaidi Siti Nurbazilah Binti Awg Mahmud Hajah Fauziah Binti Haji Adul Karim (Teacher Advisor)

Brunei Darussalam

OUTSTANDING AWARD FOR PRESENTATION OF EXHIBIT

Development of an Arduino and GSM Based Home Control and Monitoring System with Android Application Graphical User Interface

Excel Kit Henderin Palmes Gerald Vyaco Salazar

Philippines

OUTSTANDING AWARD FOR RESEARCH REPORT

Early warning and protection system for lightning strike in Cambodia based on meteorological data and human action

Kinal Kim (M) Veasna Von (M) Chan Oeurn Chey (Teacher Advisor)Tharith Sriv (Teacher Advisor)

Cambodia

SPECIAL AWARD FOR APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN RELATION TO CONGRESS THEME

Passive Solar Hot Water Heating: An Investigation Into The Potential Of Thermo Siphon Solar Water Heating and The Development of A Passive Heating Design as an Adjunct to Disaster Risk Reduction in Lao PDR

Alessandro BoccoliphadusithInova KhamsalyDr. David Kittredge (Teacher Advisor)

Lao PDR

SPECIAL AWARD FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Study of Shrimp Sound Yanisa Limtrakarn Atima Wongwan Thawatchai Sudjai (Teacher Advisor)

Thailand

SPECIAL AWARD FOR THE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES

Super SID(Solar Flare Detector Antenna) Alifa Syamilah Binti Abdul Nahab Nur Nabila Binti Nasharuddin Hani Saidatunnisa’ Binti Abdul Halim Nur Damia Izzati Binti Azmi Lisneza Binti Roseli (Teacher Advisor) Noraini Binti Zohuddin (Teacher Advisor)

Malaysia

SPECIAL AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A PRODUCT FOR SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT

Utilization of Mussel (Perna viridis) shells as an additive in cement-production and for hollow-blocks improvement

Galola Sharmaine Claire S. Taguinod Joshua Cedric B. Pineda Jessica S. Tan Clarita Mae F. Juliana T. Alvarez (Teacher Advisor)Jamie S. De Vera (Teacher Advisor)

Philippines

SPECIAL AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTION FOR ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY

Study of laccase enzyme for application towards sustainable development

Mai Dieu Quynh Nguyen Hoang Tung Tran Anh Tuan (Teacher Advisor)

Vietnam

SPECIAL AWARD FOR IMMIDIATE BENEFIT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Water Management Using Applied Science Technology Combination to Minimize Drought Impacts for Sustainable Development in Indonesia

Mohammad Dzaky Sulthan Madjid Riska Sartika Dewi (Teacher Advisor)

Indonesia

MATHEMATICS CATEGORYAward Title Project Title Researcher(s) Country

MOST PROMISING YOUNG SCIENTIST (S) FOR MATHEMATICS CATEGORY

Application of Mathematical Model for Sluice Management

Thanapat Juthavantana Naphat Sanguansakpakdee Wanwipa Sutthakiet (Teacher Advisor)

Thailand


Making tropical storm & tropical depression calendar for Northern and Central Provinces in Vietnam

Le Ngoc Thu Thao Ngo Quang Thai Do Duc Lan (Teacher Advisor)

Vietnam


Investigating The Feasibility of Utilising Underground Car Parks to Mitigate Flash Floods in the City Area Using Mathematical Modelling

Nurul Aini Syahirah Binti Zamri Dal Dalila Binti Bha’ari Tan Khan Aun (Teacher Advisor)

Malaysia


Determination of the Characteristics of Households That Escaped Poverty Using Mathematical Modelling

Emilio Paul L. Nogales Lara Andrea R. Montales Althea Maria Socorro A. Parayno Mary Jane L. Turingan (Teacher Advisor)

Philippines


Securing near-fi eld communication in Android operating system

Low Yue Wey Edwyn Pek Zhen Wen Jeremy Lim Lian Joo (Teacher Advisor)

Singapore


Impacts of Flood on Cambodian Farmers and Forecasting Demand of Commodities after Flooding

Vanny Khon Tharith Sriv (Teacher Advisor) Chan Oeurn Chey (Teacher Advisor)

Cambodia


Mathematical Modelling of Effective Microorganism (EM)

Thummanit Moongbung Deaw Jaibun (Teacher Advisor)

Thailand


Disaster Risk Reduction for Sustainable Development: Dynamic Barrier Hydro Dam System

Ak Muhd Faris Haziq Bin Pg Zamahin Kulin Go Miko Bin Juna (Teacher Advisor)

Brunei Darussalam


Rain Water Harvesting: Study into alleviation of dry season water shortages at Din Dam School, Nong Het Junior and Secondary School, Xiang Khouang Province, Lao PDR

Sengsavanh Chanthavongsa Anothay Rassavong Steve Howard (Teacher Advisor)

Lao PDR

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Award Title Project Title Researcher(s) Country

MOST PROMISING YOUNG SCIENTIST(S) FOR SCIENCE CATEGORY

Seismically Triggered Power Shut-Off System Jairus Carlo F. Calpatura Gio Mikhail R. Dela Torre Justin Dohn G. Zamora Kenneth Glen S. Ferrer Mary Jane L. Turingan (Teacher Advisor)

Philippines


Nanoporous Alumina Membrane-based Biosensor for Dengue Virus Serotype 2

Oan Jia Xuan Tan Wei Jing Foo-Yap You Min (Teacher Advisor)

Singapore


Conserving Land for Disaster Risk Reduction Through Hydroponics Farming

Nurthaqifah Binti JunaidiSiti Nurbazilah Binti Awg MahmudHajah Fauziah Binti Haji Adul Karim(Teacher Advisor)

Brunei Darussalam


Development of an Arduino and GSM Based Home Control and Monitoring System with AndroidApplication Graphical User Interface

Excel Kit Henderin PalmesGerald Vyaco Salazar

Philippines


Early warning and protection system for lightningstrike in Cambodia based on meteorological data and human action

Kinal Kim (M)Veasna Von (M) Chan Oeurn Chey (Teacher Advisor)Tharith Sriv (Teacher Advisor)

Cambodia


Passive Solar Hot Water Heating: An Investigation Into The Potential Of Thermo Siphon Solar Water Heating and The Development of A Passive Heating Design as an Adjunct to Disaster Risk Reduction in Lao PDR

Alessandro BoccoliphadusithInova KhamsalyDr. David Kittredge (Teacher Advisor)

Lao PDR

SPECIAL AWARD FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

Study of Shrimp Sound Yanisa LimtrakarnAtima Wongwan Thawatchai Sudjai (Teacher Advisor)

Thailand


Super SID(Solar Flare Detector Antenna) Alifa Syamilah Binti Abdul Nahab Nur Nabila Binti Nasharuddin Hani Saidatunnisa’ Binti Abdul Halim Nur Damia Izzati Binti Azmi Lisneza Binti Roseli (Teacher Advisor)Noraini Binti Zohuddin (Teacher Advisor)

Malaysia


Utilization of Mussel (Perna viridis) shells as anadditive in cement-production and for hollow-blocks improvement

Galola Sharmaine Claire S. Taguinod Joshua Cedric B. Pineda Jessica S.Tan Clarita Mae F. Juliana T. Alvarez (Teacher Advisor)Jamie S. De Vera (Teacher Advisor)

Philippines

SPECIAL AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTION FOR ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY

Study of laccase enzyme for application towardssustainable development

Mai Dieu Quynh Nguyen Hoang TungTran Anh Tuan (Teacher Advisor)

Vietnam


Water Management Using Applied ScienceTechnology Combination to Minimize Drought Impacts for Sustainable Development in Indonesia

Mohammad Dzaky Sulthan Madjid Riska Sartika Dewi (Teacher Advisor)

Indonesia

MATHEMATICS CATEGORYAward Title Project Title Researcher(s) Country

MOST PROMISING YOUNG SCIENTIST (S) FOR MATHEMATICS CATEGORY

Application of Mathematical Model for SluiceManagement

Thanapat Juthavantana Naphat SanguansakpakdeeWanwipa Sutthakiet (Teacher Advisor)

Thailand


Making tropical storm & tropical depression calendar for Northern and Central Provinces in Vietnam

Le Ngoc Thu Thao Ngo Quang Thai Do Duc Lan (Teacher Advisor)

Vietnam


Investigating The Feasibility of Utilising Underground Car Parks to Mitigate Flash Floods in the City Area Using Mathematical Modelling

Nurul Aini Syahirah Binti Zamri Dal Dalila Binti Bha’ari Tan Khan Aun (Teacher Advisor)

Malaysia


Determination of the Characteristics of Households That Escaped Poverty Using Mathematical Modelling

Emilio Paul L. NogalesLara Andrea R. Montales Althea Maria Socorro A. Parayno Mary Jane L. Turingan (Teacher Advisor)

Philippines


Securing near-fi eld communication in Android operating system

Low Yue Wey Edwyn Pek Zhen Wen Jeremy Lim Lian Joo (Teacher Advisor)

Singapore

SPECIAL AWARD FOR APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN RELATION TO CONGRESSTHEME

Impacts of Flood on Cambodian Farmers andForecasting Demand of Commodities after Flooding

Vanny KhonTharith Sriv (Teacher Advisor) Chan Oeurn Chey (Teacher Advisor)

Cambodia


Mathematical Modelling of EffectiveMicroorganism (EM)

Thummanit MoongbungDeaw Jaibun (Teacher Advisor)

Thailand

SPECIAL AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A PRODUCT FOR SOCIETY ANDENVIRONMENT

Disaster Risk Reduction for Sustainable Development: Dynamic Barrier Hydro Dam System

Ak Muhd Faris Haziq Bin Pg ZamahinKulin Go Miko Bin Juna (Teacher Advisor)

Brunei Darussalam


Rain Water Harvesting: Study into alleviation of dryseason water shortages at Din Dam School, NongHet Junior and Secondary School, Xiang Khouang Province, Lao PDR

Sengsavanh Chanthavongsa Anothay RassavongSteve Howard (Teacher Advisor)

Lao

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TWO CUSTOMISED COURSES for Science and Mathematics educators on “Enhancing Subjective Learning in the Secondary Science Classroom” and “Enhancing Subjective Learning in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom” were conducted by RECSAM from 10 - 28 February 2014 in Penang, Malaysia for thirty two (32) participants from Zambia. Sixteen (16) participants attended the Science group training under Mr. Dominador D. Mangao’s supervision while another sixteen (16) participants attended the Mathematics group training under Dr. Warabhorn Preechaporn’s supervision. Course participants were exposed to a

RECSAM recently conducted four (4) customised courses on “Enhancing 21st Century Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Skills for Secondary/Elementary Science and Mathematics Education” for a group of science and mathematics teachers/educators from Catholic Schools and Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University in Thailand. A total of sixty one (61) participants attended these training courses which were facilitated by the Training Programme Specialists; Dr. Koay Suan See, Mr. Lee Shok Mee, Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan and Dr. Chockalingam Annamalai from 17 March - 11 April 2014 at RECSAM. Through these training courses, participants gained better understanding on nature and process of 21st

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wide range of topics covering research-based science teaching strategies, namely inquiry-based science learning and problem-based learning, constructivism as well as understanding of Lesson Study as a means to improve instructional practices in their schools. This three-week in-service training (INSET) for Zambian science teachers under the Strengthening Teachers’ Performance and Skills (STEPS) Project was made possible through the sponsorship of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA - Zambia Offi ce) and Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education – Teacher Education and Specialised Services, Republic of Zambia in collaboration with RECSAM.

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Customised Courses for Educators from Zambia

21st Century Skills for Teachers / Educators from Thailand

century teaching and learning. The course participants were also exposed to various nature and process of 21st century learning such as 21st century skills in thinking, ways of working, tools for working and skills for living in the world as well as basic skills to communicate in simple English with confidence. H.E. Mrs. Srirat Vathesatogkit, Consul-General of Thailand to Penang presented the certifi cates and transcripts to all course participants at the end of the courses, and thanked RECSAM for conducting these courses and added that these courses were an eye-opener where educators gained creative problem solving skills for the 21st century learning of Science and Mathematics.

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IT WAS ANOTHER PRIDE and joy for RECSAM as our Specialists from Research & Development Division bagged an award in the recent “First Regional Conference on Campus Sustainability 2014” organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at UMS, Sabah from 7 - 9 April 2014. The team presented a poster on “Building sustainable campus with creative minds through networking and human resource development”. Congratulation to the team for a job well done!One for the albumOne for the album

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A ONE-WEEK workshop for a group of Master’s Students from Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Thailand on “Science Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century” was conducted by RECSAM from 21 - 25 April 2014. The main objective of this workshop was to enhance the participants’ pedagogical and social skills in order to equip them to be more effective teachers of the 21st century classrooms. Through this workshop, course participants were exposed to (i) Scientifi c Inquiry, (ii) Higher Order Thinking Skills, (iii) Constructivism and Student-Centred Learning, (iv) Social Styles and (v) Active Teaching and Learning in Science. A total of twenty three (23) participants attended this training programme which was supervised by Dr. Koay Suan See, Specialist from Training Programme Division.

RECSAM recently conducted a workshop on “Flipped Classroom with Educational Technology” for a group of students from School of Educational Technology, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Thailand on 24 & 25 April 2014. Dr. C. Annamalai, Specialist from Training Programme Division facilitated the training workshop. The workshop covered topics such as trends of ICT in Education, Blogs in Education and Integration of Games-Based Learning (GBL) and Simulations in Education. A total of forty (40) participants benefi ted from this training workshop.

TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Enhancing 21st Century Skills through Meaningful Science and Mathematics Learning

A 3-DAY training workshop on “Enhancing 21st Century Skills through Meaningful Science and Mathematics Learning” for students from Takpittayakhom School, Thailand was held at RECSAM from 16 - 18 April 2014. The main objective of this workshop was to enhance creative problem solving skills for the 21st century learning of Science and Mathematics among teachers / educators. Workshop participants were exposed to various meaningful Science and Mathematics learning hands-on activities such as; (i) Small Car Workshop and Car Racing: The Science Behind It, (ii) Science is Fun, and (iii) Exploring Mathematics through Origami, the 3-D straw models, and straw whistle. A total of thirty four (34) participants attended this training workshop supervised by Dr. Warabhorn Preecharporn, Specialist from Training Programme Division.

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A Workshop for Master’s Students from Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University

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Mr. Takeshi sharing his expertise Mr. Takeshi sharing his expertise during a school tryout activityduring a school tryout activity

Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan (standing)Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan (standing)stressing a pointstressing a point

Flipped Classroom with Educational Technology

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A 3-DAY workshop on “Fundamentals of Inquiry” was conducted by Mr. Mohd Kamal Kadri and Mr. Mohd Imran Arif Mohd Arif from Centre of Learning Department, Petrosains Malaysia from 5 - 7 February 2014. Workshop participants were exposed to the pedagogy and practice of science inquiry such as techniques of teaching hands-on science and ways to include inquiry in their own classrooms. During this 3-day workshop, participants also explored ways to support classroom teachers in moving from traditional teaching ways to a more inquiry-based approach where students take more responsibility for their learning. A total of fourty seven (47) teachers/educators attended this workshop.

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MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS

Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director attended the “Jawatankuasa Pendidikan Sains & Matematik Kebangsaan (JPSMK) Bil. 1/2014” meeting organised by Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya on 6 January 2014.

Dr. Ng Khar Thoe and Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad, Specialists from Research & Development Division was invited to attend the Advisory Group Meeting of “Hayati Sains Melalui Explorasi Dengan Berfi kiran Aras Tinggi” (HEBAT) Science Project at British Council offi ce in Kuala Lumpur on 27 January 2014.

Mr. Julito C. Aligaen, Specialist from Research & Development Division was invited to participate in the Experts’ Meeting on “Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacifi c” organised by UNESCO in collaboration with SEAMEO INNOTECH at Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines from 10 - 12 February 2014.

Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Specialist from Research & Development Division went to Putrajaya to attend the “Penyelarasan Penilaian Diagnostik Subjek Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Bil. 1/2014” meeting organised by Bahagian Pendidikan Guru (BPG), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia on 13 February 2014.

Dr. Leong Chee Kin, Deputy Director from Training Programme Division participated in a workshop on “Program Kerjasama Teknikal Malaysia dengan Kerjasama Japan International Cooperation Agency untuk Agensi Pelaksana bagi Kursus Third Country Training Programme Tahun 2014” organised by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia and funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at Hotel Marriott Putrajaya on 10 & 11 February 2014.

Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria (Centre Director), Mr. Shamsul Azha B. Md. Yusuf, Deputy Director (Administration) and Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Specialist (Research & Development) attended a meeting with His Excellency T.Y.T Tun Dato’ Seri Utama (Dr) Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas, Head of State of Penang and PEMENANG (Persatuan Melayu Pulau Pinang) on SEAMEO RECSAM and PEMENANG’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Project - 2014 on 6 March 2014 at T.Y.T’s Offi ce.

Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Specialist from Research & Development Division attended the “Troubleshooting Pelan Tindakan Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) 2014 - 2015” meeting organised by Bahagian Perancangan dan Penyelidikan Dasar Pendidikan (BPPDP), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya on 21 February 2014.

Dr. Suhaidah bt Tahir, Deputy Director from Research & Development Division was invited as a speaker in a strategic meeting organised by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with Malaysian Institute of Teacher Education (ITE), Ministry of Education on “Teacher Training in Science and Mathematics Education” at Cyberjaya on 6 & 7 March 2014.

Dr. S Kanageswari Suppiah Shanmugam, Specialist from Research & Development Division attended the “Jawatankuasa Penyelidikan TIMSS dan PISA Bil.1/2014” meeting organised by Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum (BPK), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya on 13 February 2014.

Dr. S. Kanageswari Suppiah Shanmugam, Specialist from Research & Development Division went for two school visits to SMK Sultan Asma, Alor Setar in Kedah Darul Aman and SMK Muara Tuang, Kota Samarahan in Sarawak on 12 March 2014 and 7 - 8 May 2014 respectively to observe mathematics and science lessons, and to study the school academic activities and the implementation of the TIMSS/PISA intervention programmes, which was organised by the Curriculum Development Division (CDD), Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

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Dr. Suhaidah bt Tahir, Deputy Director and Dr. Thien Lei Mee, Specialist from Research & Development Division attended the “APEC-HRDWG (Asia Pacifi c Economic Corporation-Human Resources Working Group) Bil. 1/2014” meeting organised by Bahagian Perancangan dan Penyelidikan Dasar Pendidikan (BPPDP), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya on 7 February 2014.

Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director travelled to Putrajaya to attend the “Jawatankuasa Pendidikan Sains & Matematik Kebangsaan (JPSMK) Bil. 2/2014” meeting organised by Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya on 17 March 2014.

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Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan, Specialist from Training Programme Division attended the “Education Development Consultative Meeting” organised by the Local Government of Caluya on 29 April 2014 at Paul Boulangerie and Patisserie, SM Aura, Taguig City, Philippines.

Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director attended the “Majlis Ramah Mesra YAB Timbalan Perdana Mente r i Ma lays ia bersama warga Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Zon Utara” organised by Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) Kampus Pulau Pinang on 17 April 2014.

Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director was involved as a Meeting Committee in the “Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Kebangsaan (JKK) Bil. 1/2014” meeting organised by Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya on 10 April 2014.

Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director attended the “Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Negeri 1/2014” meeting organised by Jabatan Pendidikan Pulau Pinang on 1 April 2014 at Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri (JPN)’s offi ce.

Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Specialist from Research & Development Division attended a meeting on “Penyediaan Kerangka Konsep Ujian Diagnostik Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)” organised by Bahagian Pendidikan Guru, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Ritz Garden Hotel, Ipoh from 25 - 27 March 2014.

D r. Nu r Jahan Ahmad, Specialist f rom Research & Development Division attended t h e c o m m i t t e e m e e t i n g o f “ P e n g h a k i m a n

Mr. Jul i to C. Al igaen, Dr. Ng Khar Thoe and Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Specialists from Research & Development Division attended the “1st Regional Conference on Campus Sustainability” organised by Pusat Pengurusan Eco-Campus, Universiti Malaysia Sabah and was involved as poster presenters on 8 & 9 April 2014.

Dr. Ng Khar Thoe and Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad, Specialists from Research & Development Division attended the Advisory Group Meeting of “Hayati Sains Melalui Explorasi Dengan Berf ik i ran Aras

Dr. Corr ienna Abdul Tal ib, Specialist from Research & Development Division attended the “Penyelarasan Kajian Penanda Arasan Keperluan Latihan Guru Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathemat ics (STEM)” meeting organised by Bahagian Pendidikan Guru, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Hotel Plaza, Kuala Lumpur from 28 - 30 April 2014.

Mr. Dominador D. Mangao, Specialist f r o m T r a i n i n g Programme Division r e p r e s e n t i n g RECSAM attended t h e “ C e r t i f i c a t e

Dr. Leong Chee Kin, Deputy Director from Training Programme Division attended a meeting on “Panel Penilai Bahan Sumber Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP) Matematik Bil.3/2014” organised by Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia on 28 April 2014.

Staff of RECSAM, Ms. Nur E z d i a n i , M s . Noraini Daud, Dr. Ng Khar Thoe and Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib participated in the “World Water Day 2014 Penang State Celebration” organised by Water Watch Penang

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(WWP) at Taman Botani on 19 April 2014. Dr. Ng Khar Thoe and Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib were also involved as judges for the poster drawing competition themed “Save water: Think about our future” which was organised in conjunction with the event.

Tinggi” (HEBAT) Science Project at British Council offi ce in Kuala Lumpur on 11 April 2014.

Presentation Ceremony of Vocational Training Offi cer and City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learning” organised by INTERNEXIA Sdn. Bhd. at Kolej Vokasional Sg. Petani, Kedah on 5 April 2014.

Malaysia International Young Inventors Olympiad 2014 (MIYIO)” organised by the Regional Center of Expertise (RCE), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on 2 April 2014.

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Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan, Specialist from Training Programme Division was invited as a facilitator and resource speaker in the Teacher Training-Workshop on “Development of Science Process Skills and Inquiry-Based Science Education” organised by Philippines’ Department of Education-Division of Antique held at Barrio House Resort and Training Center, San Jose, Antique, Philippines on 24-26 January 2014. A pre and post training workshop meeting was also held to chart the development of K - 12 elementary science resource material from participants’ output.

Dr. Leong Chee Kin, Deputy Director and Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan, Specialist from Training Programme Division were invited as facilitators and resource speakers in the Professional Development Programme on “Lesson Study for Mathematics and Science Educational Supervisors” organised by Tatweer Company for Educational Services, a Saudi government-owned company dedicated to implementing King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Public Education Development Project at Holiday Inn Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 16 - 18 February 2014.

Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad, Dr. Thien Lei Mee, Specialists from Research & Development Division and Mr. Dominador D. Mangao, Specialist from Training Programme Division were invited as panel of judges in the “Malaysian International Young Inventors Olympiad (MIYIO) 2014 Competition” organised by the Institutional Development Division of Universiti Sains Malaysia held at Sekolah Sains Tun Syed Sheh Shahabudin, Bukit Mertajam, Penang from 17 - 20 April 2014.

Mr. Dominador D. Mangao, Specialist from Training Programme Division was invited as a Resource Speaker for the “Active Learning Strategies & Developing Science Literacy for MARA Chemistry Teachers Education Summit 2014” organised by Bahagian Pendidikan Menengah MARA, Kuala Lumpur at Hotel De Palma Ampang from 21 - 24 April 2014.

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Lesson Study: Improving Instructional Practices in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms

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Ms. Ong Mei Yean, Research Offi cer from Research & Development Division and Ms. Deng Mee Cheng, Administrative Assistant from Training Programme Division travelled

Dr. Leong Chee Kin, Deputy Director from Training Programme Division attended a meeting on “Panel Penilai Bahan Sumber Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP) Matematik” organised by Bahagian Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya on 16 January 2014.

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3 Dr. Suhaidah bt Tahir, Deputy Director from Research & Development Division attended a seminar on “Implementation of Inclusive Education in Special Education” organised by SEAMEO SEN, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Indonesia University of Education at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi from 25 - 28 January 2014.

4 Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director and Dr. Suhaidah Tahir, Deputy Director (Research & Development) participated in a workshop organised by SEAMEO Secretariat on “Post-2015 Education Scenarios & Post-EFA Educational Agenda in Southeast Asia” at Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand from 28 - 30 January 2014.

5 Mr. Lee Shok Mee, Specialist from Training Programme Division travelled to China to present a paper on “Education for Sustainable Development” and participated in a workshop organised by the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) at Guangxi Normal University, Guilin from 7 - 12 February 2014.

6 Dr. Suhaidah bt Tahir, Deputy Director from Research & Development Division travelled to Japan to attend the “8th APEC-Tsukuba International Conference on Emergency Preparedness Education: Learning from Experience, Science of Disasters, and Preparing for the Future” organised by University of Tsukuba and Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan from 13 -16 February 2014.

7 Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director participated in a workshop organised by Bahagian Perancangan & Penyelidikan Dasar Pendidikan, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia on “Pemurnian Pelan Tindakan STEM 2014 - 2015” at Putrajaya on 13 & 14 February 2014.

9 Dr. Suhaidah bt Tahir (Deputy Director), Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad and Dr. Thien Lei Mee, Specialists from Research & Development Division participated in a 3-day workshop on “Analisis Multilevel Data PISA 2012” organised by Bahagian Perancangan dan Penyelidikan Dasar Pendidikan (BPPDP), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at Putrajaya from 25 - 27 February 2014.

Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan Bin Zakaria, Centre Director travelled to Japan to participate in the University of Tsukuba-SEAMEO RIHED Symposium on the “New Directions in Higher Education for the Development of Global Human Resources” and SEAMEO-University of Tsukuba International Symposium on “Bridging the ASEAN Community and Japan through Education” organised by SEAMEO Secretariat and University of Tsukuba, Japan at Tsukuba University, Ibaraki from 22 - 24 February 2014.

10 A group of RECSAM staff joined a professional visit to Malaysian Institute of Microelectronic Systems (MIMOS Berhad) & Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMREC-SIRIM) Berhad at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah on 13 March 2014. This event was organised by Penang Regional Centre - Malaysian National Computer Confederation (PERC-MNCC).

11 Dr. Suhaidah bt Tahir Deputy Director from Research & Development Division attended a workshop on “Preparation of Delphi Survey Questionnaire for the SEAMEO Regional Study & Development of Post-2015 Education Scenarios and Post-EFA (Education for All) Agenda in Southeast Asia” organised by SEAMEO Secretariat at Holiday Inn Hotel, Bangkok from 23 - 26 March 2014.

12 Mr. Julito C. Aligaen and Dr. Ng Khar Thoe, Specialists from Research & Development Division participated in the “Sustainability Assessment Methodology (SAM)” training organised by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang on 24 March 2014.

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13 Dr. Suhaidah bt Tahir, Deputy Director from Research & Development Division travelled to Japan to participate in the “Visiting Foreign Research Fellow Program to Center for Research on International Corporation in Educational Development (CRICED)” organised by University of Tsukuba in Gaikokujin Kenkyuin from 1 - 30 April 2014.

to Philippines to participate in a Staff Exchange Programme co-organised by SEAMEO RECSAM and SEAMEO INNOTECH in Manila, Philippines from 19 - 25 January 2014.

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DURING the monthly assembly on 14 February 2014, RECSAM took the opportunity to throw a Chinese New Year celebration for its staff. All Chinese colleagues were dressed in their best costumes and dished out oranges for wealth and good fortune. There were specially ordered cookies and the favourite was certainly the symbolic and mouth-watering “love letters” or “kuih kapit”. Everyone had a delightful feast and it was a great festive gathering to be remembered!

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14 Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan, Specialist from Training Programme Division attended a Research Lecture on “Rethinking Science Giftedness Education in the Philippines Towards Inclusivity” organised Graduate School of Mathematics and Science Education of Tokyo University of Science, Philippines Science High School-Western Visayas and Philippines’ Department of Education Regional Offi ce VI on 25 April 2014 at Philippine Science High School – Western Visayas Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines.

FarewellTO THE FOLLOWING former staff of RECSAM, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Your dedication and contribution to the Centre would be greatly remembered!

LET US welcome the following new members into RECSAM’s family!

A CHRISTMAS hi-tea party was thrown for the staff of RECSAM on 10 January 2014. After a year of hard and diligent work, all staff gathered together to enjoy a sumptuous and relaxing Christmas celebration. RECSAM staff was invited to feast on the Christmas hi-tea offerings. It

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was a buffet concept with festive favourites such as spaghetti, chicken chop, shepherd pie and western satay. It was simple yet a great day for all staff.

Mr. Takeshi Somukawa joined RECSAM as a Senior Volunteer based at the Training Programme Division on 21 January 2014. Mr. Takeshi previously served CDC International Co. Ltd. as a Senior Consultant (Education).

Ms. Rabiatul Adawiah binti Megat Jiwa joined RECSAM as a Programme Offi cer based at the Training Programme Division on 17 March 2014. Ms. Rabiatul holds a Master Degree in Science Education from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Mr. Muhammad Firdaus bin Roslan j o ined RECSAM as a Genera l Assistant (Housekeeping) based at the International House on 17 March 2014. Mr. Muhammad Firdaus previously served Zhulian.

Ms. Norihan binti Ramli joined RECSAM as a General Assistant (Housekeep ing ) based a t t he International House on 17 March 2014. Ms. Norihan previously served Renesas Semiconductor (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Mr. Yoshihiro Asano, Senior Volunteer from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) based at Training Programme Division left on 17 January 2014 after completion of two years contract at RECSAM.

Dr. Francis Chow Tuck Choy, Mathematics Education Specialist based at the Training Programme Division left the Centre on 2 January 2014.

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