Academic Affairs Announcement
National Taiwan Science Education Center is organizing the "Science Education Center Teacher Co-learning Group - Elementary and Junior High School Group STEAM Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan Design Grouping Project"
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| Subject: | Regarding the National Taiwan Science Education Center's organization of the "Science Education Center Teacher Collaborative Group - Elementary and Junior High School Group STEAM Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan Design Grouping Project," as detailed in the explanation, please acknowledge receipt. |
| Explanation: |
| I. | In accordance with the National Taiwan Science Education Center's letter dated March 29, 110 (2021), Ref: Sci-Ex No. 11003000440. |
| II. | To enhance the utilization of the Center's exhibits and increase their connection with school classrooms, teachers are encouraged to form self-organized peer groups. These groups will independently plan lessons starting from thematic scientific knowledge, incorporating the Center's exhibits, to design and prepare "STEAM interdisciplinary" lesson plans through collaborative teaching. The aim is to revitalize classroom teaching and improve student learning outcomes. Interested teachers can plan their own curriculum, invite their own lecturers, and gather like-minded teachers to participate, thereby achieving the goal of jointly enhancing teaching professionalism and improving student learning outcomes. Therefore, the "Science Education Center Teacher Collaborative Group - Elementary and Junior High School Group STEAM Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan Design Grouping Project" is being organized. |
| III. | The grouping project is outlined as follows: |
| (I) | Target Audience: Elementary and junior high school teachers. |
| (II) | Project Period: First semester of the 110 academic year (August 1, 110 (2021) to December 20, 110 (2021)). |
| (III) | Project Application and Announcement Dates: |
| 1. | Application Period: From the project announcement date until June 1, 110 (2021). |
| 2. | List of Selected Participants: Announced on the Center's official website on July 15, 110 (2021). |
| (IV) | Tasks for the Grouping Team: |
| 1. | At least 5 teacher collaborative lesson preparation sessions (with at least 3 teachers participating in each session). |
| 2. | Submission of a brief lesson plan (written according to the Center's brief plan format). |
| 3. | Submission of one science practical video (a 3-minute short practical video). |
| (V) | Explanation of Project Funding Assistance: |
| 1. | Each grouping project will be subsidized with a maximum of NT$15,000. |
| 2. | Upon project approval, funds will be disbursed to the school and processed according to internal school procedures for expense reimbursement. |
| 3. | The results booklet and expense vouchers will be submitted to the Center for project closure. |
| (VI) | Project Review: 80 projects will be selected. Experts and scholars will be invited to conduct the review, considering the principle of equitable distribution across counties and cities. The review criteria are as follows: |
| 1. | Innovativeness of the thematic lesson plan design. |
| 2. | Common applicability across different schools. |
| 3. | Completeness of interdisciplinary innovative teaching. |
| (VII) | Incentive Mechanism: |
| 1. | For approved projects: During the project period, teachers in the group can visit the permanent exhibitions during opening hours. Students in the classes led by participating teachers will receive free admission for practical teaching sessions of the planned lessons (up to two classes per visit). |
| 2. | For unapproved projects: Teachers whose projects were not approved due to limited slots will receive a "Teacher Learning Passport" offering one year of free admission to permanent exhibitions, to encourage continued passion for teaching. |
| 3. | Excellent STEAM Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan Sharing Mechanism: |
| (1) | Invited to serve as seed teachers at the Center. |
| (2) | Invited to participate in county/city science education circuit teacher training. |
| (3) | Invited to serve as lecturers for various science education activities at the Center. |
| (4) | Compilation of excellent lesson plan results to be shared on the Center's website for teachers nationwide to reference and use. |
| (5) | Arrangement for outstanding lesson plan demonstrations at the Center at irregular intervals. |
| (6) | A dedicated section in the "Science Study Monthly" will be created to publish and share applications. |
| IV. | Attached is one copy of the implementation plan. |
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