Science on Stage Canada March 23-26th 2012 Oakville, Ontario Join us on FaceBook
Science on Stage Canada (SoSC) is dedicated to enhancing science and technology learning in education. One of our key features is a Science Teachers Festival where educators from across the country are invited to share their innovative teaching ideas. The overall aim of SoSC is to: • Provide a forum for educators to exchange new and exciting science and technology teaching ideas
• Inspire and re-enthuse science and technology educators
• Provide educators in the formal and informal sectors with access to quality science and technology teaching resources and ideas
• Inform educators about new science research
• Raise the profile of science and technology teaching throughout the country and discuss important issues
• Provide an opportunity for collaboration between science teachers, professors and science researchers
• Act as the bridge between cutting-edge research and Canada’s youth, scientists and consumers of science tomorrow
There are three main components of the festival for participants:
1. The Science Fair: Showcasing Exemplary Teaching Practices Educators from coast to coast to coast will share their most successful and innovative ideas and strategies with their colleagues. Think of this as a science fair for science and technology teaching and learning. Participants are able to share their innovative ideas and learn from other similarly motivated educators. Materials will be made available on the SoSC website for all educators to learn from.
2. Pedagogical Discussions Educators interact at multiple levels in numerous situations in their day-to-day instruction. Discussions will be held to contemplate these situations and propose possible solutions to overcome obstacles. Engaging in these discussions will bring perspectives from colleagues across the country, informal educators and researchers and professors. Past topics have included, "what is a 21st century educator?", and "how can research institutions better collaborate with schools?"
3. Professional Development There are up to 3 different streams of professional development available to participants throughout the event. Based on availability, those accepted to SoSC will have the opportunity to choose which stream will benefit their students, and themselves. Past sessions have included "Synchrotron Science, Students on the Beamlines, and Authentic Science Inquiry Experiences", "Incorporating Engineering Education in the K-12 Classroom", and "BioResource Management, Problem-Based Learning, and Science Education."
