In many Social Studies classrooms, teachers assume the role of the questioner, relegating students to answerers. Research has shown that students can improve at generating and asking more productive questions if they are given opportunity to develop this (Rothstein and Santana, 2011). Using the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) structured approach, students learnt the skill of formulating questions and through frequent practice, becomes a familiar way of thinking, reflecting and knowledge constructing in Social Studies inquiry-based learning. Participants will take away ideas on how they can adapt QFT to tailor to various student profiles for higher level of engagement in Social Studies.

Date: 2 May 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code SS-000082 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

As the Singapore Green Plan 2023 is being rolled out, teachers have to be equipped with the skills to nurture students as stewards of the environment who will advocate for a cause and take action. Using the Project-based Learning (PbL) approach in Project Work (PW), teachers will be able to facilitate Primary Four students’ learning and application of knowledge on the topic of Food Security. Participants will take away ideas of how they could facilitate students’ creative and critical thinking, develop their research skills, facilitate peer feedback and guide them in presentation skills.

Date: 11 July 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code SS-000083 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This workshop aims to empower primary school Social Studies teachers with effective strategies to cultivate curiosity in students. By adopting a social constructivist approach, teachers can facilitate active learning, enabling students to construct their knowledge actively. The session will also explore the benefits of experiential learning through simulation activities, fostering student engagement and deeper understanding. Participants will leave with practical ideas and tools to adapt these lessons to their classrooms, promoting an enriched and student-centred learning environment that nurtures curiosity and supports the holistic development of students.

Date: 25 July 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code SS-000079 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

In this VUCA world, it is important for educators to guide and shape students to be future-ready and inculcate in them the desired skills and values through authentic learning experiences in a safe environment, as they prepare themselves to step into the real world. In Mee Toh School, this is done through the infusion of Personal Qualities- a way to learn values through behavioural traits, actions and skills — in our curriculum and programmes. Teachers identify the various PQs which can be taught during the lesson planning process and make the link explicit through the teaching in the classroom.

Date: 1 August 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code SS-000081 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.