44th Governing Board Meeting
THE 44th GOVERNING BOARD MEETING of SEAMEO
RECSAM was held at Penang, Malaysia from 17 - 19
September 2013. The Centre tabled a total of nine (9)
working papers for the deliberation of the board members.
The three-day Meeting tackled working papers on the
Centre's research initiatives and training activities for the
next fiscal year 2013/2014 based on three key result areas
(KRAs); namely, (i) regional leadership, (ii) regional visibility
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and (iii) solid resource base. Among the key working papers
submitted for discussion were: (i) Mid-Term Review of SEAMEO RECSAM‘s 9th Five-Year Development Plan;
(ii) Strategic and Operational Plans, Programmes and Proposed Budgets for Three Fiscal Years 2014/2015,
2015/2016 and 2016/2017 and, Personnel Strength Budget for Fiscal Year Ending 30 June 2015 and (iii)
Matters Arising from the Resolutions of the 43rd Governing Board Meeting 2012. After lengthy deliberations,
the working papers were adopted with recommendations that RECSAM devise ways and means to increase
the impact of its programmes and activities in the region.
Third Country Training Programme (TCTP)
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TWO THIRD COUNTRY TRAINING
PROGRAMME (TCTP) courses
entitled: (i) Training of Trainers
Professional Programme for Secondary
Science Education and (ii) Training of
Trainers Professional Programme for
Secondary Mathematics Education
were conducted by RECSAM from
7 October - 1 November 2013.
Eleven (11) mathematics teacher
educators attended the Training of
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Trainers Professional Programme
for Secondary Mathematics Education under Dr. Francis Chow Tuck Choy’s supervision while the other 12
teacher educators attended the Training of Trainers Professional Programme for Secondary Mathematics
Education under the supervision of Dr. C. Annamalai Chockalingam. This one-month in-service training
programmes were conducted by RECSAM and funded by Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme
(MTCP) and The Colombo Plan Secretariat.
Training Programme on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
Training sessions in
progress
RECSAM conducted two 3-week
national-level training programmes on
“Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
for Science and Mathematics Coaches”
organised by the Teachers’ Education
Division, Ministry of Education of
Malaysia in collaboration with State
Education Department / Jabatan
Pendidikan Negeri (JPN) and District
Education Office / Pejabat Pendidikan
Daerah (PPD) from 2 - 20 September
2013 (for Science) and 23 September
- 11 October 2013 (for Mathematics).
One hundred ninety four (194) school
coaches were selected from various
states to attend the Science training
programme under Dr. Koay Suan
See’s supervision while the other 195
attended the Mathematics training
programme under Dr. Daniel Leong
Chee Kin’s supervision. The purpose
of these training programmes were
to train coaches to coach the heads
of subject and school principals to
deliver higher order thinking skills
(HOTS) teaching and learning to
secondary schools teachers as
well as to produce the appropriate
coaching materials to be utilised by
the teachers in their schools based
on research-based and researchvalidated teaching strategies that
are aligned with the current learning
theories and practice guided by
good attitudes and values in the
classrooms.
Empowering the Future Generation through Science and
Mathematics Education
“EMPOWERING THE FUTURE GENERATION
THROUGH SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
EDUCATION” was the theme of the 5th International
Conference on Science and Mathematics Education
(CoSMEd 2013), held at RECSAM, Penang
from 12 - 14 November 2013. The hosting of this
International Conference, once again under- lined the
leadership role of the Centre in the development of
science and mathematics education in the SEAMEO
region. The Conference also served as a common
collaborative platform for scholars and practitioners
to bring in and share new perspectives, practices
as well as concepts in science and mathematics
education. This year, CoSMEd 2013 was attended by
404 delegates from 16 countries (namely; Australia,
Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kuwait, Japan,
Nigeria, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore,
Taiwan, Thailand, South Africa, United States of
America and Vietnam). Two (2) keynote papers
and four (4) plenary papers were presented during
this Conference. The two keynote speakers invited
for this Conference were: (i) Professor Richard
Gunstone from Monash University, Melbourne,
Australia and (ii) Professor Jeremy Kilpatrick from
University of Georgia, Athens, U.S.A. A wide array
of topics were presented during CoSMEd 2013 such
as: Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE), STEM
Education and Professional Learning Communities
(Lesson Study, Peer Coaching) to name a few. The
following workshops were also held in-conjunction
with the Conference and there were 245 delegates
in attendance.
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F u n D y n a m i c G e o m e t r y w i t h Ti - N s p i r e
by Dr. Pumadevi Sivasubramaniam, Teacher
Education Institute Raja Melewar Campus,
Malaysia
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Characteristics of Good Mathematics Test Items
by Prof. Dr. Berinderjeet Kaur, National Institute
of Education, Singapore
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Hands-On Life Science Workshop by Mr. Hideo
Nakano, Osizweni Education and Development
Centre, South Africa
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E-Teaching with Maple or E-Assessment with
MapleTA of Secondary School Mathematics
by Prof. Dr. Bill Blyth, Australian Scientific &
Engineering Solutions (ASES), Australia and
Dr. Asim Ghous, School of Mathematical and
Geospatial Sciences RMIT University, Australia
•
Integration of Microscience Activities in
Secondary Schools to Promote Science and
Technology for Future Generations by
Prof. Dr. Norita Mohamed, Universiti Sains
Malaysia
•
Situations in Teaching Secondary Mathematics
by Prof. Dr. Jeremy Kilpatrick, Regents
Professor of Mathematics Education, University
of Georgia, USA
•
Designing Planet Rovers: An Introduction
to STEM for Lower Elementary Teachers
by Ms. Rebecca Petersen, Anubanchonburi
Elementary School, Chon Buri, Thailand
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Follow the Great Discoveries by Creative
Hands-On Activities by Asst. Prof. Dr. Janchai
Yingprayoon Suan Sunanda Rajabhat
University, Thailand
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Using Magic Math to Solve Multiplication
Problem amongst Year 5 Students at Sk
Ampang Tasek, Selangor by Ms. Rubaidah Bt
Ismail, IPG (Institut Pendidikan Guru) Kampus
Pendidikan Islam Selangor, Malaysia
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Modeling Instruction in the Science Classroom
for Developing Scientific Literacy by
Dr. Colleen Megowan-Romanowicz, Arizona
State University, Dr. Kathy Malone, American
Modeling Teachers Association and Dr. Anita
Schuchardt, University of Pittsburgh, USA
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Subtle Shifts: Adapting Classroom Activities for
Inquiry by Mr. Mohd Kamal Kadri and
Mr. Mohd Imran Arif Mohd Arif, Petrosains Sdn.
Bhd. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Symposium on Professional Learning Community (PLC)
RECSAM recently embarked on a research
project to enhance teachers’ professional
development at the national level. And thus, the
“National Symposium on Professional Learning
Community (PLC) 2013” was organised by
Teachers’ Education Division (BPG), Ministry
Participants paying full attention
of Education, Malaysia in collaboration with the
Centre from 24 - 26 November 2013 at RECSAM. The programme was launched by Y.Bhg. Datuk Dr. Khair Bin
Mohamad Yusof, Education Deputy Director-General, Ministry of Education of Malaysia. Associate Professor
Christine Kim-Eng Lee from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore and Dr. Michelle Jones from
Institute of Educational Leadership of Universiti Malaya, both experts in Professional Learning Communities
(PLC) were invited to deliver talks during the three-day event.
In-Country Training Programmes
Training Programme for Indonesian Primary Science Teachers
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THE IN-COUNTRY TRAINING COURSE for Indonesian Primary
Science Teachers on “Integrating ICT into Science Instruction”
was successfully conducted by RECSAM’s Specialists,
Dr. Annamalai Chockalingam (ICT Education) and Mr. Dominador
Dizon Mangao (Science Education) at Gedung Erlangga,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia on 18 - 22 November 2013. The main
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objective of this training was to enhance participants’ knowledge
and skills in incorporating highly interactive ICT tools specifically developed for the teaching and learning of
science to support student learning of science by doing science hands-on and minds-on activities. A total of
60 primary science teachers and administrators from various primary schools in Yogyakarta participated in the
training. This training course was organised by the Directorate of Primary School Development, Directorate
General of Basic Education, Ministry of Education and Culture in coordination with the Yogyakarta Provincial
Education Office and hosted by the SD Muhammadiyah Sapen Elementary School, Gondukusuman, Yogyakarta.
Training Programme for Lao PDR Mathematics Teachers and Educators
THE IN-COUNTRY TRAINING COURSE for Mathematics teachers and
educators from Lao PDR on “Lesson Study: Improving Instructional Practices
in Primary/Secondary Mathematics Classrooms” was held at Luang Phabang
Teacher Training College, Lao PDR, from 23 - 27 December 2013. This fiveday training course was organised by the Department of External Relations,
Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao PDR and was conducted by RECSAM’s
Mathematics Education Specialists, Dr. Warabhorn Preechaporn and Dr.
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S. Kanageswari Suppiah Shanmugam. This course on Lesson Study for
mathematics teachers and educators introduced participants to Lesson Study, a continuing professional
development strategy which encourages educators to develop their own theories and pedagogy from their
classroom practices to enhance professional growth through collaborative efforts. During the training, course
participants were also exposed to important skills related to Lesson Study, which are observation skills,
questioning techniques, notes taking and analysis classroom activities, and providing feedback. A total of forty
one (41) participants consisting of 28 lecturers from Luang Phabang Teacher Training College, 2 lecturers from
Souphanouvong University and 10 lower secondary teachers from the schools in the vicinity attended the training.
21st Century Skills for Indonesian Teacher Educators
TWO CUSTOMISED COURSES entitled: (i) 21st Century Skills in Secondary
Science: Enhancing Higher Order Thinking Skills and Integrated Values
Education and (ii) 21st Century Skills in Secondary Mathematics: Enhancing
Higher Order Thinking Skills and Integrated Values Education were conducted
by RECSAM for thirty (30) Indonesian teacher educators from
21 October - 15 November 2013. Eighteen (18) participants attended the
Science group training under Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan’s supervision while the
other twelve (12) attended the Mathematics group training under Dr. Warabhorn
Preechaporn’s supervision. These training programmes were organised and
funded by the Directorate General Management of Basic Education, Ministry of
Education and Culture, Indonesia.
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Seminar-Workshop for Thepsatri Rajabhat University
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A ONE-WEEK seminar-workshop on “Science Teaching and Learning
in the 21st Century” for a group of post-graduate students from Thepsatri
Rajabhat University (TRU), Muang District, Lopburi, Thailand was
conducted by RECSAM from 21 - 25 October 2013. The main objective
of this seminar-workshop was to familiarize participants with the various
active strategies than can be used in primary/secondary science
classrooms to cultivate an interest in science among the students and
thus motivate them to pursue careers in science and technology as
well as develop scientific and technological literacy. A total of thirty (30)
particpats attended this training programme which was supervised by
Mr. Dominador Dizon Mangao, Specialist from Training Programme
Division.
Training Workshops
Learning Science through Games, Simulations,
Animations and Mobile Devices
A TRAINING workshop on “Learning Science through Games,
Simulations, Animations and Mobile Devices” for teacher
e d u c a t o r s w a s c o n d u c t e d b y R E C S A M ’s S p e c i a l i s t ,
Dr. C. Annamalai from Training Programme Division at
RECSAM on 17 & 18 October 2013. The workshop was centered
on exposing the participants to various the types of animation
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and simulation tools to improve student learning of science. This
training was conducted in a workshop format with 5 to 6 participants in a group and participants were given a chance
to share their own experiences on using games, animation and simulation in science education approaches. A total
of twenty two (22) participants attended the 2-day workshop.
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Effective Use of GeoGebra in the
A TRAINING workshop for GeoGebra users on “Effective Use
Classroom: A Workshop for GeoGebra Users of GeoGebra in the Classroom” was conducted by Dr. Daniel
Leong Chee Kin, Senior Specialist from Training Programme
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Division on 22 & 23 October 2013. Participants of this workshop
were exposed to the versatility of GeoGebra via hands-on
activities on geometry, algebra, statistics and calculus. They
were also taught how to use the basic features of GeoGebra
software and its effective use of dynamic worksheets for
teaching and to create student-engaging interactive materials.
Thirty two (32) participants benefited from the workshop.
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Educational Toy Workshop: Universal Design for
Learning Science
MR. HIDEO NAKANO, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
Senior Volunteer based at Osizweni Education and Development
Centre in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Africa recently conducted
a series of workshops on “Educational Toy: Universal Design for
Learning Science” for teacher educators on 7 & 8 November 2013 and
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29 & 30 October 2013 at RECSAM. These trainings were conducted
in a workshop format with 5 to 6 participants in a group and participants were exposed to inexpensive science and
mathematics educational materials through step by step instructions to suit their classroom lessons. Twenty one
(21) participants attended the workshop which was conducted on 7 & 8 November 2013 while the other thirty (30)
attended the following workshop which was conducted on 29 & 30 October 2013.
Partnership & Collaboration: Thaksin University
RECSAM recently received a group of delegates from the Faculty of Education Thaksin University, Thailand on 8
October 2013. The purpose of this visit was to pave way for cooperation possibilities. The delegates were briefed
on the Centre’s research activities followed by a research project proposal presentation on “Pedagogical Content
Knowledge of Science Teachers: The Case Study in Science teachers from Thailand and Malaysia” by the delegates.
There was also a short discussion on the possibility of collaborative research particularly on students’ learning or
professional development programme between RECSAM and the University. This visit was coordinated by Dr. Hazura
Ab Bakar, Specialist from Research & Development Division.
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Meetings and Other Events
1 Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad, Specialist from Research & Development
2 Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad, Specialist from
Division was involved as a Panelist in the “Temuduga Bagi Program
Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) dan Cuti Belajar Bergaji
Penuh Tanpa Biasiswa (CBBP TB) bagi Pegawai Perkhidmatan
Pendidikan Siswazah (PPPS) Tahun 2014” organised by
Education Sponsorship Division, Ministry of Education of Malaysia
on 18 September 2013.
Research & Development Division
attended the brainstorming session
of “Karnival Sains Akademi Sains
Malaysia 2013” organised by Academy
of Sciences Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur
on 20 September 2013.
3 Dr. Cheah Ui Hock, Deputy Director (Research &
4 Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib and Dr. Thien Lei Mee,
Specialists from Research & Development
Division were invited to attend “Sesi Program
Tinjaun Apirasi Masyarakat Kajian Semula
Pelan Strategik Pengajian Tinggi Negara
(PSPTN) 2007-2020” organised by Universiti
Sains Malaysia (USM) at USM, Penang on 23
October 2013.
Development) and Dr. S. Kanageswari Suppiah
Shanmugam, Specialist from Research & Development
Division attended the “Jawatankuasa Penyelidikan TIMSS
dan PISA Bil 2/2013” meeting organised by Bahagian
Pembangunan Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan
Malaysia at RECSAM from 24 - 26 September 2013.
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Dr. Ng Khar Thoe and Dr. Hazura
Ab Bakar, S p e c i a l i s t s from
Research & Development
Division were invited to attend
the “Advisory Group Meeting of
HEBAT Sains Project” organised
by the British Council Office in Kuala Lumpur at Wisma Selangor
Dredging on 15 November 2013.
6 Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Specialist
from Research & Development Division
attended the “Jawatankuasa Kurikulum
Negeri Bil. 3/2013” meeting organised
by Jabatan Pendidikan Pulau Pinang
(JPN) at JPN’s office on 25 November
2013.
Consultancy Services
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M Julito C. Aligaen, Specialist from Research
Mr.
& Development Division conducted a series
of project post-evaluation study entitled
“Sustainability Science: A Case Study” in
Buriram Bamboo School, Thailand from 13 to 16
September 2013 and Benchama Rat Rungsarit
School, Amphoe Muang Chachoengsao,
Chachoengsao and Praphamontree II
School, Samutprakarn, Thailand from 17 to
19 September 2013 in support to the Project
Proposal Development for ASEAN Foundation
under the APN-RECSAM post-project follow-up.
Mr.
M Marmon A. Pagunsan, Specialist from
Training Programme Division was invited
as a Plenary Workshop Facilitator in the
“International Conference on InquiryBased Science and NOSTE (National
Organisation of Science Teachers and
Educators) Biennial Convention” organised
by NOSTE, Center for Research and
Innovations in Science and Mathematics
Education, West Visayas State University and La
Consolacion College Bacolod at Bacolod City and
Mambukal Nature Park and Mountain Resort, Negros
Occidental, Philippines from 20 - 22 September 2013.
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Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan, Specialist from
Training Programme Division was invited
as a Plenary Paper Presenter to give a talk
on “21st Century Teaching and Learning:
Science Education Development in
Southeast Asia and Beyond” in the
International Interdisciplinary Research
Conference organised by ADLE (Alliance
of Dreamers and Leaders for Excellence) Research,
Training and Consultancy at Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City,
Philippines on 23 October 2013.
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Dr. Cheah Ui Hock, Deputy Director (Research &
Development) was invited as a Plenary Speaker
at the “Philippine Council of Mathematics
Te a c h e r E d u c a t o r s , I n c . ( M AT H T E D )
International Conference” organised by the
Philippine Council of Mathematics Teacher
Educators, Inc. (MATHTED) at University of
St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Philippines from
24 - 26 October 2013.
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Mr. Marmon A. Pagunsan, Specialist from
Training Programme Division was invited as
Plenary Paper Presenter, Sub-Plenary Paper
Presenter and Invited Physics Demonstration
Resource Person in the “15th SPVM (Physics
Society in Visayas and Mindano) National Physics
Conference, 2013 International Conference
in Applied Physics and Materials Science and
2013 International Scientific Meeting on Complex
Systems” organised by Physics Society in Visayas & Mindanao and
Ateneo de Davao University and held concurrently at Ateneo de
Davao University, Davao City, Philippines from 24 - 26 Oct 2013.
Dr. Cheah Ui Hock, Deputy
Director from Research &
Development Division was
invited as a Forum Panelist in
the “Kolokium Kurikulum Fikrah
Sains dan Matematik Generasi-Z
2013” organised by Bahagian
Pembangunan Kurikulum,
Kementerian Pendidikan
Malaysia at Putrajaya on 15
November 2013.
Staff Development
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Ms. Wong Lai Cheng, Publication &
Multimedia Executive was nominated
by the Public Service Department of
Malaysia to participate in a “Training
Program for Young Leaders 2013
(Malaysia) under the Administrative
Management Course" funded by Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the International
Cooperation Program of the Government of Japan at JICA Chubu
International Center Nagoya, Aichi, Japan from 30 August - 18
September 2013.
Ong Mei Yean, Research Officer
2 Ms.
at Research & Development Division
attended a workshop on “Publishing
Research Articles in High-Impact
Journals” organised by Institute of
Postgraduate Studies at Universiti
Sains Malaysia, Penang on 9
September 2013.
4 Dr. Thien Lei Mee, Specialist from Research
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Mr. Julito C. Aligaen, Specialist from Research &
Development Division attended the “International Seminar
on Open and Distance Learning and Partnership Among
Southeast Asian Educational Institutions Towards ASEAN
Community 2015” organised by SEAMEO SEAMOLEC,
Indonesia and Office of Vocational Education Commission
(OVEC), Ministry of Education, Thailand at Aonang
Nagapura Resort and Spa, Krabi Island from 10 - 11
September 2013.
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Mr. Julito C. Aligaen, Dr. Ng Khar Thoe,
Dr. Hazura Ab Bakar, Dr. Corrienna
Abdul Talib and Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad,
Specialists from Research & Development
Division went to Sarawak to attend the
“The 4th World Conference on Science
and Technology Education (World STE
2013)” organised by International Council of Associations for Science
Education (ICASE) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS),
Sarawak from 29 September - 3 October 2013.
7 Dr. Ng Khar Thoe, Specialist from Research & Developmentth
Division travelled to Tianjin, China to attend the “25
International Council for Open and Distance Education
(ICDE) 2013 Conference” organised by ICDE (International
Council for Open and Distance Education) from 14 - 18
October 2013. Dr. Ng also presented a paper and received a
Prize Award for ICDE Prizes for Innovation and Best Practice
2013 for her research titled: "Promoting sustainable living in
the borderless world through blended learning platforms”.
& Development Division attended the
“Research and Innovation Competition
(PEREKA) 2013” and received a gold
medal for her research titled: “Teacher
Commitment Scale: Development and
Validation” organised by Centre for Research
and Innovation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah in
Sabah from 12 - 13 September 2013.
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Dr. Thien Lei Mee, Specialist from
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participated in a workshop on “How
to Write a Successful Research
Grant Proposal” organised by
Institute of Postgraduate Studies
at Institute of Postgraduate Studies,
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on
8 October 2013.
Ms. Puganesh Selvaraj
and Ms. Bhavani
Ramasamy, Programme
Officers based in
Training Programme and
Research & Development Divisions attended
a training course on “Participatory Monitoring
and Evaluation” organised by ELD Training
at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
from 28 October - 1 November 2013.
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10 Dr. Hazura Ab Bakar, Dr. S. Kanageswari Suppiah
Shanmugam, Dr. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Dr. Nur Jahan
Ahmad and Dr. Thien Lei Mee, Specialists from Research
& Development Division attended the “Seminar Tahunan
Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran USM 2013: A New Culture
of Learning and Teaching” organised by Centre for
Development of Academic Excellence, Universiti Sains
Malaysia (USM) at USM, Penang on 31 October 2013.
Research & Development Division attended
the “International Sustainability Conference
(ISCO 2013) for Post R10+20 on WEHAB+3:
A South East Asian Perspective” organised
by Centre for Global Sustainability Studies,
Universiti Sains Malaysia at Vistana Hotel,
Penang on 29 & 30 October 2013.
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Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad, Specialists from Research
& Development Division were invited by Centre for
Development of Academic Excellence, Universiti
Sains Malaysia (USM) to attend the “Program
Wacana Bersama Penerima Anugerah Akademik
Negara” held at USM, Penang on 6 November
2013.
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12 Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad and Dr. Thien Lei Mee,
Specialists from Research & Development
Division went to Putrajaya to attend the “Kolokium
Kurikulum Fikrah Sains dan Matematik Generasi-Z
2013” organised by Bahagian Pembangunan
Kurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia at
Putrajaya on 15 November 2013.
13 Dr. Nur Jahan Ahmad and Dr. Thien Lei Mee,
14 Dr. Daniel Leong, Senior Specialist from
Specialists from Research & Development
Division participated in a 2-day workshop on
“Rasch Measurement Model: A Step by Step
Simple Guide for Beginners” organised by Aryn
Arasy Academy Shah Alam, Selangor from 22 - 23
November 2013.
Training Programme Division participated in the
“Item Writing And Scoring Rubrics Workshop”
organised by Mimos Berhad – Educational
Testing Service at Bukit Jalil Golf and Country
Resort, Kuala Lumpur from 25 - 27 November
2013.
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Dr. Thien Lei Mee, Specialist from
Research & Development Division
attended the “Innovative Practical
Solution PhD Symposium Series 2013”
organised by PhD Club, Universiti
Sains Malaysia (USM) at USM, Penang
on 27 & 28 November 2013.
Programme Division attended the “International Conference on
Southeast Asian Weather and Climate 2013 (ICSA-WC2013) ASEAN Adapting to Climate Change” organised by Green Tree
Foundation, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, National Science
Museum, Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and
Technology (IPST), Ministry of Education, Thailand, Royal
Rainmaking & Agricultural Aviation Department, Northern
Meteorological Center, Yunnan Province Meteorological Society
of China, Queensland University of Technology, Australia at Le
Meridien Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand from 27 - 29 November
2013. He also presented a paper on “Climate Change Integrated
Education Model: Building Adaptive Capacity for the Next
Generation Projects in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and
Lao PDR”.
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17 Academic staff from RECSAM, lecturers
from IPG (Institut Pendidikan Guru) and
teacher educators from various schools
in Penang participated in a workshop
on “Teaching and Learning with New
Technologies” conducted by Dr. Esther
Loong from Deakin University, Melbourne,
Australia on 16 December 2013.
Academic staff from RECSAM
participated in a workshop
conducted by Mr. Sharfudeen
Ashraf, Founder & Principal
Architect and Dr Mohamed
Jaffarali, Co-Founder &
Product Manager of MathDisk
Technologies PVT LTD on MathDisk Software 19 December
2013 at RECSAM. Workshop participants were exposed to
2D & 3D worksheets, probability lessons and the use of this
software to create the mathematics worksheet in teaching.
Management Retreat
A MANAGEMENT RETREAT for the management
and academic team members of RECSAM was held
from 3 - 5 December 2013 at Bukit Merah Laketown
Resort with the objective of bridging thoughts within
the Centre to consciously and collectively recommend
the way forward for the Centre’s upcoming plan.
The Meeting was chaired by Dr. Hj. Mohd Johan
Bin Zakaria, Centre Director. Respective heads from
each division (Administration, Training Programme
and Research & Development) presented their 2014
annual plans which had been determined based
on the Centre’s strategic goals and key results
areas (KRAs). Each division were required to set
individual KPIs (key performance indicators) based
on their job scope and responsibilities in line with
the Centre’s strategic goals. This was followed by
other issues & concerns and calendar of events
for 2014. With this alignment, the staff will have a
clearer vision of the Centre’s direction and what is
expected of them.
Family Day at Pulau Langkawi
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THIS YEAR, RECSAM organised its first 2days 1night outstation family
day gathering at Hotel Langkasuka, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah from 19 - 20
October 2013. The main objectives were to strengthen the relationships
and encourage socialisation among staff and their families. The trip
received a very lukewarm response in the very beginning but nonetheless,
we have a turnout of hundred staff and their family members. The journey
started as early as 6.00 a.m. on 19 October from RECSAM and the
ferry that took us from Kuala Perlis finally arrived at Pulau Langkawi
in the afternoon. Upon arrival, staff and their family members were
occupied with the island hopping activities organised by the committee.
Everyone felt tired and hungry after the long-walk and staff and their
family members gathered to enjoy a buffet dinner later on at the hotel.
When it was time for the favourite part of the dinner – THE LUCKY
DRAW – everyone was eager to win any of the lucrative prizes. In this
segment, Ms. Wong Lai Cheng from the Publication Unit rode away
with the ultimate grand prize, the
ACER Iconia Android tablet and the
2nd prize, a Q-Station tablet computer
went to Ms. Noraini Daud of Library.
In addition to the lucky draw prizes,
various awards were also rolled out
to the winners of the sports & games
challenge and karaoke competition
held earlier in conjunction with Family
Day 2013. The dinner ended at
around 10 pm with happy smiles and
satisfied stomachs. The next morning
activities included duty-free shopping
around Kuah Town and some sightseeing activities. Everyone truly
appreciated the get-together and is
looking forward to Family Day 2014!
It was an important event that instilled
a good relationship with all colleagues
and their family members. No doubt
it was an extremely short trip BUT an
enjoyable one.
Deepavali Celebration
THE UNIQUE Deepavali celebration was celebrated on 22 November
2013 with sparkling joy. The celebration saw RECSAM staff from various
races having a good time and savouring a delicious spread of hi-tea
and festive delicacies. RECSAM staff were all smiles and laughter as
they sampled the Deepavali spread as well as Indian delicacies such as
thosai, putu mayong, chapatti and vadai. Apart from sharing the festival
joy within staff fraternity, the presence of staff from various races and
religions reflects our Malaysian spirit of Muhibbah (solidarity).
Smiles for the camera
New Face
Farewell
LET US welcome the following new
member into RECSAM’s family!
Dr. Suhaidah binti
Ta h i r o f f i c i a l l y
reported for duty as
a Deputy Director
(Research &
Development) on
1 November 2013.
Dr Suhaidah previously served
Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG)
Kampus Tun Hussein Onn as
Head of Research & Innovation
Department.
TO THE FOLLOWING former staff of RECSAM, we wish you all the
best in your future endeavours. Your dedication and contribution to the
Centre would be greatly remembered!
Ms. Foo Lay
Dr. Cheah Ui Hock,
Kuan, Deputy
Deputy Director
Director (Training
based in Research &
Programme) who
Development Division
has been with
who has been with
RECSAM since
RECSAM since 2004
2003 returned to
returned to home
home
service
on 31 December
service on 22 November 2013.
Dr. Cheah is now serving at Institut 2013. Ms Foo is now serving at
Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Penang Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG)
Penang Campus.
Campus.
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Year
2013 in Review
During the monthly assembly
on 2 February 2013, RECSAM
took the opportunity to
organise a Chinese New
Year celebration for its staff.
All Chinese colleagues
were dressed in their best
costumes and dished out
mandarin oranges for wealth
and good fortune.
Jan
The customised courses
for educators from
Zambia on “Enhancing
Subjective Learning in the
Secondary Science and
Mathematics Classroom”
was conducted by
RECSAM from 14 January
- 1 February 2013.
Feb
March
April
2.
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1. RECSAM took part in the Penang International
Science Fair organised by Penang Science
Council in collaboration with the Penang State
Government at Straits Quay Court & Convention
Center on 13 & 14 April 2013.
2. A training workshop on “Inquiry-Based Science
Education (IBSE) for Science Educators from
African Countries” was held in Khartoum,
Sudan from 14 - 18 April 2013. This training was
organised by lnternational Science, Technology
and lnnovation Centre (lSTlC) for South-South
Cooperation under the Auspices of UNESCO and
Future University of Sudan in collaboration with
RECSAM and supported by MANAGEM, The
World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Federal
Ministry of Education of Sudan, State Ministry
of Education of Sudan and lslamic Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).
2.
1. The in-country training course for primary
and secondary mathematics teachers/
educators on “Enhancing Meaningful
Learning in Primary and Secondary
Mathematics Instruction Using ICT”, was
conducted by RECSAM’s Specialists in
Bangkok, Thailand from 18 - 22 March
2013.
2. A Seminar-Workshop on “Enhancing 21st
Century Skills in Teaching and Learning
in Science and Mathematics Classrooms”
for pre-service teachers from Nakhon Si
Thammarat Rajabhat University (NSTRU)
was conducted by RECSAM from 25 - 29
March 2013.
June
May
1. C o m p l e t i o n o f R e g u l a r
Courses F.Y. 2012/2013 from
29 April - 23 May 2013. This
year, the regular courses
received a total number of sixty
six (66) educators across all
SEAMEO Member Countries.
2. A n i n - c o u n t r y t r a i n i n g workshop on “Lesson Study:
Improving Instructional
Practices in Science
Classroom” organised by
National Institute of Education
(NIE) of Cambodia was held
in Phnom Penh from 27 - 31
May 2013.
1.
1.
2.
2.
1. A 3-day workshop on “Hands-On Activities in
Elementary Schools: Learning through Japanese
Science Textbooks and Kits” by Assoc. Prof.
Toshinobu Hatanaka from Toho University and Prof.
Takeshi Fujita from Chiba University, Japan was held
at RECSAM from 24 - 26 June 2013.
2. Thirteen (13) teacher trainees from University
Western Sydney, Australia (UWS) came to Penang
to participate in the “Global Educational and Cultural
Experience Programme” from 28 June - 12 July 2013
which was organised by RECSAM in collaboration
with Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang.
July
Aug
1.
The 2nd South East Asia
Regional Standards for
Mathematics Teachers
(SEARS-MT) workshop
was held at RECSAM
from 2 - 5 July 2013.
2.
3.
1. To further enhance the spirit of Hari
Raya Aidilfitri, RECSAM held its festive
gathering with all staff, vendors and
tenants on 23 August 2013.
2. Two Third Country Training Programme
(TCTP) courses: (i) Primary Mathematics
Teacher Educators Training and (ii)
Primary Science Teacher Educators
Training for African Countries sponsored
by JICA (Japan International Cooperation
Agency) and MTCP (Malaysian Technical
Cooperation Programme) were conducted
by RECSAM from 19 August - 6 September
2013.
3. RECSAM staff went all out to support
the Merdeka Day celebration at Dataran
Pemuda Merdeka (Padang MPSP),
Butterworth, Seberang Perai Utara on 31
August 2013.
Sept
Oct
1.
2.
1. The 44th Governing Board Meeting (GBM) of
RECSAM was held in Penang, Malaysia from
17 - 19 September 2013.
2. A 3-week long national-level training programme
on “Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTs)” for
Science coaches was organised by the Teachers’
Education Division, Ministry of Education of
Malaysia in collaboration with State Education
Department / Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri
(JPN), District Education Office / Pejabat
Pendidikan Daerah (PPD), with RECSAM as
the implementing agency from 2 - 20 September
2013.
1. The 5th International Conference on Science
and Mathematics Education (CoSMEd 2013)
on “Empowering the Future Generation through
Science and Mathematics Education” was held
at RECSAM, Penang from 12 - 14 November
2013. About 404 delegates from 16 countries
attended the Conference while 245 delegates
participated in the workshops held in-conjunction
with the Conference.
2. The unique Deepavali celebration was celebrated
on 22 November 2013 with sparkling joy. The
celebration saw RECSAM staff from various
races having a good time and savouring a
delicious spread of hi-tea and festive delicacies.
3. The “National Symposium on Professional
Learning Community (PLC) 2013” was held at
RECSAM from 24 - 26 November 2013. This
event was organised by Teachers’ Education
Division (BPG), Ministry of Education of Malaysia
in collaboration with RECSAM.
2.
1. A 3-week long national-level training programme
on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) for
Mathematics coaches was organised by the
Teachers’ Education Division, Ministry of
Education of Malaysia in collaboration with
State Education Department / Jabatan Pendidikan
Negeri (JPN) and District Education Office/
Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah (PPD), with RECSAM
as the implementing agency from 23 September
- 11 October 2013.
2. RECSAM organised its first 2 days 1 night
outstation family day gathering at Hotel
Langkasuka, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah from
19 - 20 October 2013.
Nov
Dec
1.
A management retreat for the
management and academic
team members of RECSAM
was held at Bukit Merah
Laketown Resort from 3 - 5
December 2013.
3.
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