OAPT Event  

Durham PD 2012 Presentations by OAPT Members

Date: Friday, November 16, 2012
Place: Uxbridge, Uxbridge SS, 127 Planks Lane

Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Place: Room 223
Topic: Cooperative Group Problem Solving, Inquiry-Based Learning and 21st Century Skills in Science: Teacher Leadership and Learning Project (TLLP)

Science education must provide opportunities for students to develop 21st Century Skills. Through Cooperative Group Problem Solving and Inquiry-based Learning experiences, students will be engaged in a dynamic learning environment. Students develop skills in project management, problem-solving, communication, team work, development of final products and research. During this workshop, resources will be shared and opportunities to develop your own resources to use in your own classroom will be provided. Strategies to implement change will be discussed.

Presenters: Lisa Lim-Cole
Angela Davis
Stephanie Hale

Time: 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Place: Room 223
Topic: Process of Science and Other Perimeter Institute Resources for Grade 9 and 10 Science

Resources by The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is not just of Physics Teachers! Come explore how activities can be modified for Grade 9 and 10 Science programs. Ideas ranging from GPS, Dark Matter, and Particle Physics will be explored. The newest resource, The Process of Science will be featured. Let's explore ideas in science! Participants will receive a copy of the resource.

Presenter: Lisa Lim-Cole