TuWaS! a program supporting inquiry-based science education in primary schools

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2 TuWaS! a program supporting inquiry-based science education in primary schools (Technik und Naturwissenschaften an Schulen!) Prof. Dr. Skiebe-Corrette, TuWaS! ist eine Initiative von: Integriert in TuWaS! ist:

3 AGENDA 1. History of TuWaS! 2. TuWaS! in Germany 3. TuWaS! in Europe

4 Programs promoting IBSE (inquiry-based science education) funded by the European Union 5 partners + 2 associated partners Organising a conference to promote IBSE 12 partners + 4 observing countries Supporting IBSE in 12 Seed cities 2007: Founding of TuWaS! Freie Universität Berlin and Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften 2008: Founding of TuWaS! Köln / Bonn 24 partners from 21 European countries Disseminate what has been learned from Pollen and Sinus-Transfer

5 5 pillars of TuWaS! and Fibonacci Professional Development of Teachers Providing teaching material Curriculum based Community involvement Evaluation

6 8 different topics for teacher Training Motion & Design Microworlds Chemical Tests Food chemistry 5 th -6 th grade Electrical Circuits 1 st -4 th grade The Life Cycle of Butterflies Comparing and measuring Solids & Liquids Number of trained teachers 537 Number of trained teachers in a given year / / / / /

Solids & Liquids 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Number of trained teachers 537 Number of trained teachers in

7 5 pillars of TuWaS! and Fibonacci Professional Development of Teachers Providing teaching material Curriculum based Community involvement Evaluation

8 Researched based teaching material Adaptation of units of the National Science Resources Center Is successfully used also in the USA, Sweden, Mexico and Chile Experimental material for 30 pupils Student and teacher guides 16 lessons for each topic 24 Topics

the USA, Sweden, Mexico and Chile Experimental material for 30

9 24 Topics for primary schools Grade Biology Earth Science Physics & Chemistry Technology 1 Organisms Earth science Solids and Liquids Comparing and Measuring 2 The Life Cycle of Butterflies Soils Changes Balancing and Weighing 3 Plant Growth and Development Rocks and Minerals Chemical Tests Sound 4 Animal Studies Land and Water Electrical Circuits Motion and Design 5 Microworlds Ecosystems Food Chemistry Floating and Sinking 6 Experiments with Plants Measuring Time Magnets and Motors The Technology of Paper

Development Rocks and Minerals Chemical Tests Sound 4 Animal Studies Land and Water Electrical Circuits Motion and Design 5

10 5 pillars of TuWaS! and Fibonacci Professional Development of Teachers Providing teaching material Curriculum based Community involvement Evaluation

11 5 pillars of TuWaS! and Fibonacci Professional Development of Teachers Providing teaching material Curriculum based Community involvement Evaluation

12 Community involvement Households University - Freie Universität Berlin Companies - BSR - dbh-ost - Siemens Cultural infrastructures Associations - TSB Technology foundation Berlin Schools Town hall Scientific infrastructure - Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften Public services Education authorities - Senate Department for Education

Berlin Schools Town hall Scientific infrastructure - Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie

13 5 pillars of TuWaS! and Fibonacci Professional Development of Teachers Providing teaching material Curriculum based Community involvement Evaluation

14 Teachers Changing Confidence and Attitudes over Two Years Tina Jarvis, Anthony Pell and Phil Hingley, University of Leicester average of over 20 years teaching experience increase in teachers confidence in teaching science and technology is higher if more classes have been taught even experienced science teachers show increases in confidence teachers increasingly valued the in-service Suggested reasons High quality long-term in-service training Material support Good match with the curriculum Additional funding

more classes have been taught even experienced science teachers show increases in confidence teachers increasingly valued the

15 El Centro Schulbezirk Mean yearly income: $ Poorest of the 58 districts in California 30% unemployment rate 6500 pupils (kindergarten to 8th grade) 51% English as a second language 81% mexican, 12% white, 4% black, 3% asian Verändert nach: Klentschy, et al. 1999

rate 6500 pupils (kindergarten to 8th grade) 51% English as a

16 Percentage of pupils who went to a college in % 68% Imperial County 60.0% 46% Mittelwert in Kalifornien 40.0% 20.0% 0.0%

17 THINK BIG and long term Look for Partners

18 Dissemination of TuWaS! in Berlin 11 schools

19 Dissemination of TuWaS! in Berlin 76 schools Number of primary schools in Berliner / / / / /

schools in Berliner 67 76 4 160 50 40 53 30 25 5 4

20 Dissemination within Germany Hamburg 5 schools 29 teachers - Landesinstitut für Lehrerbildung und Schulentwicklung Brandenburg 6 schools 21 teachers - the Association of the German metal and electrical industry Nordrhein-Westfalen 32 schools 150 teachers - Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) of Köln - IHK Bonn / Rhein-Sieg Berlin 76 schools 539 teachers -EU - TSB Technology foundation Berlin - Senate Department for Education

industry Nordrhein-Westfalen 32 schools 150 teachers - Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) of Köln - IHK

21 24 partners from 21 European states Dissemination of Pollen and Sinus-Transfer - in a partner country - within ones own country 4,8 million

22 Twin centers 1 Luxemburg supports Feedback Reference centers Berlin supports Feedback Twin centers 2 Köln / Bonn Turkey / TUBA supports Feedback supports Feedback supports Feedback school school school 20 teachers school school school school school 25 teachers school school school school school 10 teachers school school

23 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Prof. Dr. Petra Skiebe-Corrette Freie Universität Berlin Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie Fabeckstraße Berlin T +49 (0) F +49 (0) [email protected] Initiatoren: Sponsoren:

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