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Registration at Hotel Lobby

11 November 2024 Monday

Venue: Waterfront Hotel

0900	Registration
	Tea Break
OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY
0915	Arrival of Invited Guests
0930	Arrival of Guests
	WELCOME ADDRESS by The Chair of International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) cum Organising Chair of IOSTE 2024 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Ts. FA DR MARGARET CHAN KIT YOK
	OFFICIAL OPENING by The Acting Rector of Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak Branch ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Ts. CHM DR MOHAMMAD ISA MOHAMADIN
1030	Teabreak
1100	Keynote Address: Empowering Educators as Leaders of Change: The Role of Teachers in Advancing Science and Technology Education By PN ANIS ALISYA ABDULLAH Senior Deputy Rector Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia
1400	Keynote Address: Global Challenges and the Legacy of IOSTE By PROF. EMERITUS DR SVEIN SJØBERG Science Education, Oslo University, Norway
1440	Keynote Address: A celebration of teachers working outside the prevailing concept-based paradigm in adolescent physical science curricula to design human-interest themes By DR JOHN OVERSBY Honorary Fellow of University of Reading, UK and PROF DR BIANCA FRESACHER Ecole Internationale de Genève, Campus des Nations, Switzerland
1520	Tea Break
Strand 4: Teacher education and professional development in STE
1540	Pre- and In-Service Science Teachers’ Stages of Concern Regarding the Requirement to Foster Students’ Competence Dealing Reflectively with Socio-Scientific Issues Claus Bolte, Sabine Streller Freie Universitaet Berlin - Division of Chemistry Education, Germany
1600	Assessment of Enacted PCK of Teachers involved in a Teacher Development Program on Integrated Stem Education Iva Martins, Mónica Baptista UIDEF, Instituto de Educação, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
1620	Analyzing Elementary School Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Tpack) through Lesson Plans and Demos Mukta Khatavkar1, Narendra D. Deshmukh Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s Sau. Shakuntala Ramsheth Thakur School, Panvel, India, 2Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, India
1640	Enhancing Resilience and Autonomy: Exploring the Role of Self-Determination Theory in Reducing Science Anxiety among Chemistry Pre-Service Teachers Sakyiwaa Boateng1, Brighton Mudadigwa Walter Sisulu University, South Africa, 2University of The Witwatersrand, South Africa
1700	End of Day 1

12 November 2024 Tuesday

Venue: Waterfront Hotel

0830	Participations’ Reception and Registration
0900	Invited Speaker Stem Education In Rural Malaysian Schools: Reviewing Challenges And The Roles Of Tertiary Education Institutions Ahmad Lutfi Anis1, Abang Fhaeizdhyall Abang Madaud Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia, 2Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia
0930	Invited Speaker Learning With and About Generative Artificial Intelligence and Other Tools in a Graduate Course Concerning Societal Implications of Digital Technology Stephen Adams California State University, Long Beach, United States
Strand 10: Decolonial, Social Justice, Critical and Transformative perspectives in STE
1000	ChatGPT and Activist Science Education: Potentials, Challenges, and Critical Approaches Majd Zouda1, Dave Del Gobbo 2, Sarah El Halwany 3, Sheliza Ibrahim 4 & Larry Bencze1 1 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, Canada, 2Peel District School Board, Ontario, Canada, 3Université de l’Ontario Français, Ontario, Canada, 4University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1020	Tea Break
Strand 1: Student understanding and learning in STE (Student motivation and interest in STE)
1030	An Intervention Study on Primary Students’ Socioscientific Decision-Making Regarding the Risks and Benefits of Gene Drives Miki Sakamoto1, Etsuji Yamaguchi1, Tomokazu Yamamoto2, Matano Motoaki3, Rumiko Murayama1 1Kobe University, Japan, 2Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Japan, 3Elementary School attached Kobe University, Japan
1050	Scaffolding Primary School Students’ Tradeoff Practices between Risks and Benefits In Socioscientific Decision-Making Etsuji Yamaguchi1, Miki Sakamoto1, Tomokazu Yamamoto2, Motoaki Matano3 , Rumiko Murayama1 1Kobe University, Japan, 2Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Japan, 3Elementary School attached to Kobe University, Japan
1110	Exploring Factors Affecting Student Attitudes towards Science Education Noor Al Haj Ibrahem, Magnus Oskarsson Mittuniversitetet, Sweden
1130	Investigating Secondary Students’ Interest in S&T from an Identity Perspective: Interest Patterns and Collective Identities in a Swedish Context Magnus Oskarsson1, Anders Jidesjö2, Anna-Karin Westman1, Noor Alhaj Ibrahem1 1Mid Sweden University, Sweden, 2Linkoping University, Sweden
1150	Exploring the Issues of STEM Education in Sarawak Prof. Dr. Ling Siew Eng College of Computing, Informatics & Matematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia
Strand 8: Environmental and Health perspectives in STE
1210	Exploring an Educational Tool for Promoting an Interest among Public with Biodiversity Conservation: Effects and Challenges of QR Code Quizzes at a Zoo Shiho Miyake1, Rei Morimatsu1, Naho Maeda2 1Kobe College, Japan, 2Tennoji Zoo, Japan
1230	Secondary School Science Students’ ‘Wise’ Genai Uses for Critical & Altruistic Citizenship John Bencze1, Dave Del Gobbo2, Majd Zouda1, Sarah El Halwany3 , Nurul Mohammad1 , Sheliza Ibrahim-Khan4 , Gonzalo Guerrero5 1OISE, University of Toronto, Canada, 2Peel District School Board, Canada, 3Université de l'Ontario français, Canada, 4University of Toronto, Mississauga, Canada, 5IOE, University College London, United Kingdom
1250	Lunch
Strand 2: Teaching science and technology in diverse contexts (Informal education of science and technology)
1400	The Effects of Argument-Based Teaching Strategies to Promote Understanding of the Nature of Science: Focusing on the Relationship with the Quality of the Argument Keita Muratsu Osaka Shin-Ai Gakuin University, Japan
1420	Evaluation of a Japanese Elementary School Class using Simulators and Arguments to Promote Scientific Decisions on Food Poisoning Prevention regarding Pufferfish-Toxin Yuka Matsuyama1, Shinichi Kamiyama2, Hideo Funaoi3, Tomokazu Yamamoto4 1The Joint Graduate School in Science of School Education Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Japan, 2Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, Japan, 3Soka University, Japan, 4The Joint Graduate School in Science of School Education Hyogo University of Teacher Education, Japan
1430	Empowering Early Childhood Teachers to teach Science through a Continuous Professional Learning Programme in Mauritius Khemanand Moheeput1, Cliona Murphy2 1Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius, 2Dublin City University, Republic of Ireland
1450	Cross-Sectional Study of the Teaching of Astronomical Elements in Primary Education Carlos Mometti Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil
1510	Integrated Steam Education for Students’ Creativity Development Josina Filipe, Mónica Baptista, Teresa Conceição Instituto Educação da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
1530	Tea Break
Strand 5: Higher Education in STE
1550	Prompt Engineering with Chatgpt a Paradigm Shift in Education: A Guide for School Teachers Narendra D. Deshmukh1, Vinita A. Shrouty2 1Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, India, 2SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, India
1610	Enhancing Student’s Learning Outcome in STE through Service Learning Malaysia-University for Society (SULAM) Margaret Chan Kit Yok, Ahmad Shahir Abd Aziz Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak Branch
1630	Navigating Ethical Considerations within Evolving Educational Technologies: Framework for Higher Education in India Rani Prasad, Narendra D. Deshmukh Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, India
1930	Conference Dinner
2200	End of Day 2

13 November 2024 Wednesday

Cultural Visit - Excursion

14 November 2024 Thursday

Venue: Institute of Teachers’ Training Batu Lintang, Kuching, Sarawak

0830

Participations’ Reception and Registration

0900 – 1700

Workshop 1: Specific Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Workshop 2: Multimodal Instructional Approaches in School Science

Facilitators: Dr Narendra D Deshmukh & Dr Sandhya Thakur

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

INDIA

Venue: ERASMUS+ Research and Learning Centre, UiTM Campus 2, Kota Samarahan

0830

Participations’ Reception and Registration

0900 – 1700

Workshop 3: Design Thinking Enhancing STEM Education

Facilitators: Invention, Innovation and Design Association, Sarawak (IDEAS)

15 November 2024 Friday

Venue: Waterfront Hotel

Strand 3: Use of educational technology in STE
0900	A Midia Center of Education: Potential And Challenges in Teaching Carmen Fernandez University of Sao Paolo, Brazil
0920	A Seven-Phase Professional Learning Model for the Transformation of Educational Institutions towards a Hyflex Mode Sandra Figaro-Henry1, Laila Boisselle2 1The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, 2The Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates
0930	Enhancing Design Thinking Through I-Stem Ana Rita Alves1, Pedro Pires2, Mónica Baptista2, Teresa Conceição2 1UIDEF, Instituto de Educação, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal 2Instituto de Educação, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
0950	Integration of Technology in Teaching Physics: Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions Radhika G. Deshmukh1, Narendra Deshmukh2 1Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati, Maharashtra, India, 2Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, India
1010	Preparing School Students for Various Competitive Examinations using Online Learning Tools & Digital Resources: Our Experiences Ravindra S. Bhaskar1, Narendra Deshmukh2 1New English Junior College Akola, India, 2Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, India
1020	Tea Break
1040	Round Table Discussion – Is STEM really too hard? Panels: Prof Dr Stephen Adams Professor and coordinator of the Educational Technology and Media Leadership program in the College of Education, California State University, Long Beach, United States Dr Narendra D. Deshmukh Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, INDIA Dr Ahmad Lutfi Anis Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Moderator: Prof Dr Ling Siew Eng College of Computing, Informatics & Matematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sarawak
1140	Closing Ceremony Remarks by The Chair of International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) cum Organising Chair of IOSTE 2024 Associate Professor Ts. FA Dr Margaret Chan Kit Yok
1140	Official Closing of IOSTE Kuching 2024 By : Prof Dato Dr. Haji Jamil Hj. Hamali President of Invention, Innovation and Designs Association, Sarawak
1200	Lunch
	End of Symposium

Livestreaming using Zoom

Workshops

(Tentative: 14 November 2024)

Topic Specific Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Facilitators: Dr Narendra D Deshmukh & Dr Sandhya Thakur

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Mumbai, India

Expected Participants: Teachers or pre-service teachers or teacher educators or researchers.

Overview: This hands-on session will give an introduction of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) concepts; impact of PCK; how PCK is developed; and a theoretical model of PCKs and Topic Specific Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TSPCK). The professional learning of teachers is an ongoing process of knowledge building and skill development in effective teaching practice. Lee Shulman (1987) defined pedagogical content knowledge as teachers’ interpretations and transformations of subject-matter knowledge in the context of facilitating student learning. In this session will examine how Teachers or pre-service teachers or teacher educators or researchers transform their content knowledge for teaching into representations, analogies, models and explanations. The session will include research articles, videos, web resources and presentation content. Designing activities and lesson plans, participation in discussion forums and short assignments on various components of TSPCK will be incorporated to help the participant’s form better understanding of various concepts. In this session we explore various methodological skills that enable structuring of a topic for purposes of teaching.

Multimodal Instructional Approaches in School Science

Facilitators: Dr Narendra D Deshmukh & Dr Sandhya Thakur

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education,

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Mumbai, India

Expected Participants: Teachers or pre-service teachers or teacher educators or researchers.

Overview: In science education, students are encouraged to acquire practical scientific skills. Students should experience science education as more fun and exciting rather than a burden and boredom. Innovation in science education is the need of the hour for the development of a nation. Science education sector must change along with globalization, technological & knowledge revolution. Innovative practices are not just providing ideas leading to discoveries and achievements. We have designed the activities using the existing resources, in an innovative way. Most of our activities are experimented during the teachers training programme by teachers at our science education research centre. These activities are for empowering the students to create their own performance. We focussed on following objectives:

To teach science in an innovative way using existing resources.
To create memorable classroom experiences for students and teachers
To establish connections between the learning scientific concepts and life skills
To enhance students’ active thinking and creativity
To keep students more engaged in science lessons and increase interest in science.

During hands-on session we will use following innovative activities-

Play dough- Play dough was home-made, low cost and so affordable.
Role play technique to make biology concepts interesting, keeping in mind the popular television programmes as well as some interesting dialogues.
Preparation of Biological models which are easy to prepare, long lasting, foldable, require minimum space and low cost.

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