SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF
INTRODUCTION
The Science Association of
Pakistan (SAP) was formed on the 14th October 1998 as a voluntary
non-governmental, non-political and non-profitable organization by science
teachers from all over
THE PURPOSE OF
FORMING SAP
SAP was established in response to the need for a professional forum
where science educators can meet and share their experiences to improve the
quality of science education in
VISION OF SAP
“To improve the quality of Science Education in
MISSION
Through dissemination and resource development, to equip teachers with
the most current trends and approaches in the teaching and learning of science.
AIM
SAP aims to enhance the
standards of science education in the country and to broaden the concept of
science educators, to better prepare them to face the challenges of the 21st
century
OBJECTIVES
1. To acquaint the science teachers with the most recent teaching / learning methodologies, theories and research findings in the field of science education.
2. To impact the science classroom where the actual learning takes place.
3. To facilitate in the development and dissemination of appropriate science teaching and learning resources.
SAP ACTIVITIES
1. Conducting workshops
o Monthly
regular workshops: SAP organizes regular workshops on the second Saturday of
every month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
o School-Based
workshop: SAP also conducts school-based workshops for its member
schools on request.
2. Short Courses
SAP organizes short
courses on contemporary topics for teachers at AKU-IED. The duration of the
courses is from two to six days.
3. Major Events
o SAP Symposium/Seminars: SAP celebrates its anniversary in the
month of October by organizing symposiums, seminars, and conference.
o Science Olympiad: SAP Science Olympiad is an event which provides children
an opportunity to experience science through innovative science teaching and
learning approaches. It involves activities such as quiz, puzzles, problem solving,
poster making, construction tasks, etc.
4.School-Based
Activities
To further facilitate
the implementation of effective teaching- learning strategies in the science
classroom, SAP conducts model lessons in the science classrooms in different
school contexts on request.
SAP also takes short and long term projects in which it works with specific schools giving their teachers intensive and classroom support.
5. Review/Development of Science Curriculum
SAP worked in collaboration with AKU-EB in reviewing General Science, Chemistry and Biology curricula for grade IX and X.
SAP was involved in the process of development of:
1. National Science curricula 2006 for grade I – III, and grade IV to VIII.
2. National General Knowledge curriculum for grade I to III. and grade IV to VIII.
3. Currently SAP is involved in the development of National General Science curriculum for grade IX & X
6. Reviewing of Text Books:
SAP has been involved in reviewing and translating the Science text books of Sindh Text Book Board.
7. Material Development:
SAP focuses on the development of
materials such as workshop package, activity sheets, lesson plans, etc. SAP was
also involved in development of assessment units for AKU-EB.
8. SAP
Publications:
To disseminate relevant knowledge and
contemporary notions in science education
To a wider community. SAP regularly publishes newsletter biannually. Other publications include teachers’ guides, handbooks, and booklets having innovative science activities.
SAP FUTURE PLANS
Classroom
Based Research
SAP is planning to conduct a field-based course on Action Research for science teachers in March 2007 to understand the science teaching/learning approaches that are applicable and relevant to the context of developing countries.
Science Day
Every year SAP celebrates ‘SCIENCE DAY’ on September 8, 2008 in which activities for both students and teachers are organized.
MEMBERSHIP
REGULATIONS
o
Teacher Members: Any science educator teaching at any educational level is
eligible to become a member of SAP.
o Associate
Members: Persons not teaching science
but interested in science can become associate members of SAP.
o .Institutional
Members: Educational institutions /
teachers’ training institutions or any other institution associated with
improving the quality of science education or disseminating science knowledge
can become an institutional member of SAP.
SAP MONTHLY WORKSHOP 2008
|
Months |
Title Workshop |
Level |
|
January |
Atoms and Molecules |
All Levels |
|
March |
Material Development I |
All Levels |
|
April |
Material Development II |
All Levels |
|
May |
Sound |
All Levels |
|
July |
Energy I |
All Levels |
|
August |
Energy II |
All Levels |
|
September |
Atomic Theories |
All Levels |
|
October |
Periodic Table |
All Levels |
|
December |
Misconception in Life Processes |
All Levels |
AKU-IED’s ROLE IN
SAP
The
Contact Details:
Science Association of
Farah Huma
(Chairperson)
Professional Teacher Associations Network (PTAN)
c/o IED-PDC, 1-5/B - VII, F.B. Area
Karimabad,
Karachi-75950,
Tel: 092-21-6347611-4
Email: info@ptan.org