Science Teacher Academy for the Regions (STAR)
Science Teacher Academy for the Regions (STAR) is a cluster of capacity building activities aimed to improve the quality of teaching of STEM teachers all over the country. It implements innovative STEM trainings, it conducts activities that catalyze professional development for teachers- like awards, recognition, and mentorship; and it also conduct research activities particularly related to STAR trainings.
Guidelines for Extended Abstract
Extended abstracts must contain all relevant aspects and information of a regular research in a form that is shorter than the full text. Subtitles of the extended abstract should be composed of abstract and keywords, introduction and objective, method, findings and argument, conclusion and suggestions. It shall be written in English with Times New Roman font, single line spacing and 11 font size and can contain figures, tables, or images. Page margins are 1 inch on all sides, in A4 paper size and should not exceed 2 pages or from 1000 to 2500 words excluding the references. It should follow the suggested template below.
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TEMPLATE
Downloadable Guidelines for Extended Abstract
TITLE
(TIMES NEW ROMAN, 14 FONT SIZE, BOLD, ALL CAPS, CENTERED)
Author’s Name and Surname1 , Author’s Name and Surname2 (10 font size)
1Organization of author1; e-mail1
2Organization of author 2; email2
ABSTRACT (12 Font Size, bold, all caps, centered)- Abstract should be written in 200 words and with 10 font size, Times New Roman, justified, single line spacing. Objectives, methods and findings are summarized in this section.
KEYWORDS: keyword 1; keyword2; keyword3; up to 5 (Said section should contain maximum 5 words that are written with 10 font size and separated with semi-colon)
1. INTRODUCTION (Title Times New Roman, 12 font size, bold). Current literature regarding the work subject should be examined and the differences of the said work from the past, similar works should be presented clearly in the introduction section.
II. METHODOLOGY The methodology must be clearly stated and described in sufficient detail or with sufficient references. The author shall explain the research question, describe the research framework, and the methods applied in detail. It should be furthermore highlighted why the research question is relevant to theory and practice, and why the chosen method(s) are suited for the problem.
III. RESULT Presentation of the result obtained. If possible, use descriptive figures or tables rather than explain in text. Do not discuss or interpret the results at this stage.
IV. DISCUSSION Discuss the results. Put your results in perspective by comparing to other studies or generally accepted knowledge in the field. Criticize your own method and results, for example, with respect to the simplifications made.
V. CONCLUSIONS Conclusions should include (1) the principles and generalizations inferred from the results, (2) any exceptions, problems or limitations of the work, (3) theoretical and/or practical implications of the work, and (5) conclusions drawn and recommendations.
VI. REFERENCES References should be listed in alphabetical order and presented in a commonly accepted format but in a consistent style. Use the following examples:
Reference to a journal publication:
Van der Geer, J., Hanraads, J.A.J., Lupton, R.A., 2010. The art of writing a scientific article. J. Sci. Commun. 163, 51–59.
Reference to a book: Strunk Jr., W., White, E.B., 2000. The Elements of Style, fourth ed. Longman, New York.
Tentative Program
1st DOST-SEI Project STAR International Conference
Perspectives in Science & Mathematics Education: Building Connections,
Sustaining Innovations and Sharing Pedagogies
August 7-9, 2019 PICC, Manila Philippines
Tentative Program of Activities | |
Day 1 | |
7:30-8:30 | Registration |
8:30-9:30 | Ecumenical Prayer |
Welcome Remarks | |
Dr. Josette T. Biyo | |
Director IV | |
Science Education Institute | |
Department of Science and Technology | |
Science Teacher Academy for the Regions (AVP) | |
Message | |
Professor Fortunato T. De La Peña | |
Secretary | |
Department of Science and Technology | |
9:30-9:45 | Health Break |
09:45-11:15 | Plenary Session 1: Design Thinking in STEM Education: The Nanyang Polytechnic Teaching Factory Concept |
Mr. Soon Tats Fah | |
Nanyang Polytechnic International | |
Singapore | |
11:15- 12:00 | Conference Photo |
Opening and Viewing of Exhibits | |
12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
1:00-2:15 | Plenary Session 2: Socio-Cultural Images and Environment that Promote Diversity and Gender Opportunity in STEM |
Dr. Frederick K.S. Leung | |
Professor | |
Faculty of Education | |
The University of Hongkong | |
2:15-3:30 | Plenary Session 3: Beyond Hard Skills: STEM as Social and Emotional Learning |
Dr. Bill Atweh | |
International Education Consultant | |
One World Ripples and Professor | |
Curtin University, Australia | |
3:30-3:45 | Health Break |
3:45-5:00 | Parallel Sessions (Paper Presentations) |
6:00-8:00 | Fellowship Dinner & Cultural Presentation |
Day 2 | |
8:00-8:30 | Recap of Day 1 |
8:30-9:45 | Plenary Session 4: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and STEM Education |
Dr. YoungHwan Kim | |
Department of Education | |
Pusan National University | |
Korea | |
9:45-10:00 | Health Break |
10:00-11:15 | Plenary Session 5: The Use of Interdisciplinary Contextualization to Solve the Grand Challenges |
Dr. Chang Chun-Yen | |
Director | |
Science Education Center and Chair | |
National Taiwan Normal University | |
Taipei, Taiwan | |
11:15-12:00 | Open Forum |
12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
1:00-3:00 | Parallel Sessions (Paper Presentations/Workshops) |
3:00-3:15 | Health Break |
3:15-5:00 | STAR Stories: Innovations in STEM Teaching from the 2018 Brightest STARs (bi-parallel) |
Day 3 | |
8:00-8:30 | Recap of Day 2 |
8:30-9:45 | Plenary Session 6: Professional and Personal Development Frameworks focusing on STEM Education (Lesson Study, Action Research, etc.) |
Dr. Maitree Inprasitha | |
Department of Mathematics Education | |
Khon Kaen University | |
Thailand (to be confirmed) | |
9:45-10:00 | Health Break |
10:00-11:00 | Plenary Session 7: Issues, Challenges and Initiatives of DepEd on Science and Math Education |
Ms. Jocelyn DR. Andaya | |
Director | |
Bureau of Secondary Education | |
Department of Education | |
11:00-11:45 | IDEaS – Interactive Discussion among Educators and Students (Round Table Discussions) |
11:45 – 12:30 | Closing Ceremonies |
Conference Synthesis | |
Ms. Ruby Caroliza D. Laña | |
Science Education Institute | |
Department of Science and Technology | |
Closing Remarks | |
Engr. Albert G. Mariño | |
Director III | |
Science Education Institute | |
Department of Science and Technology | |
12:00-1:00 | Lunch |