Observation Report

On 13th of August 2009

Assalamualaikum. Let me start by introducing about myself. Hi I'm Kity. I'm 30 years old. I'm the third in a family of five. I love anything that is to do with shopping and i'm a food lover. Now, i've been teaching for 6 years. My previous school is Sekolah Rendah Rimba II, Brunei III. There were lots of good memories as well as bad; the ups and downs that i have gained from that school. Currently, i'm updgrading my education in University of Brunei Darussalam taking Primary Mathematics and Science in Bachelor of education for 3 years. I hope to be back at my previous school after i have completed my study.

ICT (Information Communication & Technology) is a core subject under the National education (SPN 21) which is implemented at the primary, secondary and higher level. It aims to help students to be more confident in ICT. So, this blog will tell you how technology is used in teaching Science and Mathematics in the primary level. Since, i have just learned how to create a blog so dear readers when you visit my blog please add comments and suggestions for improvements and please do share any interesting and relevant websites with me. Thank you.

Why learning math is important?

Almost every student in school dreads math classes because they see no real world applications, especially in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. The simple answer to why learn math and other similar math questions – computers.
For example the animation industry has become a teacher’s friend; animation uses computers which rely heavily on the application of advanced mathematics. Computer animation programmers must know algebra, geometry, calculus, and trigonometry. Without extensive knowledge of math applications in animation, movies would not have visually rich environments and characters that we see today.

http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/why_learn_math_it_has_no_purpose_in_real_life#ixzz0NmsUG8Vs

How about Science?

The answer lies right in front of our eyes. Think about a world without technology. No computers, no cars. No vaccines or cures for diseases. Life would be joyless and extremely hard. It was not long ago that this was the case. However, now with science on our side it’s a whole new story.

http://scienceray.com/philosophy-of-science/the-importance-of-science/

Introduction

Science and Mathematics are the fundamental subjects under SPN 21 the Brunei National Educational System. As a result, this creates challenges among the ICT `illiterates’ in implementing ICT in their teaching. Therefore, the Government and especially teachers who deal with the pupils firsthand should be creative in their approaches in improving education. One of the guidelines that is being emphasised by the educational system is the use of ICT in teaching and learning Science and Mathematics.

How should technology be used in mathematics and science teaching and learning?

http://adrianoldknow.org.uk/ma%20BETT%202004.doc·

. a curriculum which encourages teachers and pupils to use ICT
· an extensive programme of ICT for mathematics teachers to support it, with opportunities for accreditation
· funding to support schools to purchase licences for key mathematics software packages such as for graphing, geometry and data-handling
· funding to support schools to purchase ICT equipment to support interactive whole class teaching in mathematics
· funding to support schools to purchase mathematics specific ICT to enable pupils to have hands-on access in ordinary classrooms
· a good range of additional ICT materials and resources available free of charge to support mathematics teachers and learners
· convenient sources of guidance and information to help schools make appropriate purchases and plan their development
· a system to encourage experimentation with innovative pedagogy using ICT, together with an effective framework for evaluation and dissemination

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