The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary hurdles in the learning process. Our Science teachers use the UDL guidelines to meet the needs of our diverse learners. In the Science classroom, the teachers adhere to the following 3 principles:
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Provide multiple means of engagement
As learners differ in the ways in which they can be engaged or motivated to learn, our teachers provide multiple means of engagement.
The Science Department at Innova Primary School implements Nearpod for Increased Classroom Engagement (NICE) lessons to enhance student engagement and address learning gaps. These interactive lessons target P3-P6 Science topics and effectively incorporate formative assessment strategies. Nearpod's features like 'Draw it', polls, and Phet Simulation significantly contribute to student engagement and learning outcomes.
Sorting card game to learn classification.
Outdoor Learning @ Science Garden.
Authentic Scenario - Helping Mr Lewis collect water for survival.
Interactive Lesson using Nearpod.
Provide multiple means of representation
As learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them, our teachers present their content in various ways.
Simulation
Story based
Interactive Activity
Harnessing the Power of ICT
Provide multiple means of action and expression
As our learners differ in the ways that they can express what they know, our teachers allow for a variety of action and expression.
Gamified learning using Kahoot Quiz.
Cooperative Learning in the Science Lab.
Assessing students’ understanding using mini whiteboard.
Excellence 2000 (E2K) Science Programme
Selected Primary 4 and 5 pupils embark on the Excellence 2000 (E2K) Science Programme.
The programme aims to bring out the best in our learners through quality and enriching learning experiences.
Pupils would be able to discover their interests and strengths through exploration and experimentation activities and stretch their potential.
The objectives of the E2K Science Programme are as follows:
- Foster independence and confidence in scientific inquiry
- Develop science process skills
- Acquire habits, attitudes, and dispositions of scientists
- Develop 21st century competencies such as resilience and resourcefulness, critical and inventive thinking, and effective communication skills.
E2K lessons