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Opening address by Mr Gan CH (DD/East)
Key emphasis: Reflective Practice
- Open-mindedness - the willingness to listen to different perspectives
- Responsibility - mindful of the consequences of our action
- Wholeheartedness
He also shared some kind points from a research paper published by QCA recently, pointing out the findings on what inspires/motivates learners
- What motivates... when learners ahve the desire to use what they have learnt actively and creatively
- What inspires... the passion of the teacher
- What inspires... when they have the opportunity to use ICT - they enjoy the interactivity and creative potential of technology
- What motivates... challenging yet achievable tasks
Interestingly, Mr Gan brought the audience's attention to a TV series that anchors on the use of Mathematics to solve cases!
Read more about NUMB3RS
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numb3rs
- We all use Math everyday website (by TI): http://www.weallusematheveryday.com/tools/waumed/home.htm
another book: Elemetary & Middle School Maths - Teaching Developmnetally
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Talk by Helmer Aslaksen (http://www.math.nus.edu.sg/aslaksen/)
- well-known for his study of the different kinds of calendars found in Singapore (Chinese, Muslim, Indian)
Appreciate & Question; Connections; Relevance
- Theory of hanging clothes to dry (half a year in the east; half a year in the west)
- Do the hands of the clock still move clockwise if it is invented at the southern hemisphere? (hm.. mind provoking...)
- Do Chinese celebrate "Lunar New Year"... or should Chinese celebrate "Lunisolar New Year"? hahaha!!!
- Winter solstice; Summar solstice; Equinox
- Flowering time for Plants in Singapore
- The Singapore Flag - the crescent and the look of the stars
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