[ CONFERENCE PROGRAM ]

Tentative

 

Day 1: October 27, 2008

Time

Activities

7:00 - 8:30

Registration

8:30 - 10:30

Opening Program

Keynote Lecture
Improving Science Education: Turning Policy into Practice

Dr. Peter Fensham
Emeritus Professor, Monash University
Victoria, Australia

10:30 - 11:00

SNACKS

11:00 - 12:00

Plenary Session 1
To Change or Not to Change? – Lessons from TIMSS and PISA

Dr. Frederick Leung
Professor in Mathematics Education
Faculty of Education

University of Hong Kong

12:00 - 1:00

LUNCH

1:00 - 2:00

Plenary Session 2
Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn:
Improving Practice Through Lesson Study

Dr. Cheah Ui Hock
Head, Research and Development
Regional Center for Science and Mathematics (RECSAM)
Penang, Malaysia

2:00 - 3:00

Plenary Session 3
Innovations Supporting Teachers for Teachers Supporting  Innovations

Dr. Bill Atweh
Associate Professor
Science and Mathematics Education Centre

Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia

3:00 - 3:30

SNACKS

3:30 - 4:10

Parallel Paper Presentations A

4:20 - 5:00

Parallel Paper Presentations B

5:30 - 8:00

Cultural and Fellowship Night
Ang Bahay ng Alumni
Ramon Magsaysay Avenue
University of the Philippines, Diliman

 

Day 2: October 28, 2008

Time

Activities

8:30 - 9:30

Plenary Session 4
The Role of the Calculator in Formal Science and Mathematics Assessment

Dr. Yeap Ban Har
National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

9:30 - 10:00

SNACKS

10:00 - 11:00

SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS LECTURES A

In Situ Curriculum Adaptation and Reform: Balancing World-class Targets, Meager Resources, National Policy and Culture in a Developing Country (Auditorium, STTC Bldg.)
M. Victoria Carpio-Bernido

Research Center for Theoretical Physics
Central Visayan Institute Foundation, Jagna, Bohol

International Cooperation Through Science Education: Two Decades of Japanese International Cooperation in Education
(HS Physics Lab, 2nd flr., STTC Bldg.)
Hideo Ikeda

Professor and Dean, International Development and Cooperation
Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Education for Natural Disaster Preparedness (ENDP) in the Contexts of Education for Sustainable Development
(Teacher Learning Lab, 1st flr., VTH)

Masakazu Goto

National Institute for Educational Policy Research

3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo, Japan

Folding and Unfolding: Origami in the Classroom
(Audio Visual Room, 1st flr., VTH)

Rene P. Felix

Professor, Institute of Mathematics
College of Science
University of the Philippines, Diliman

Advancing Teachers’ and Students’ Mathematical Thinking and Communications Through Collaborative Lesson Research and Development
(Rm. 208, 2nd Floor VTH)

Dr. Soledad Ulep

Science Education Specialist

Chair, High School Mathematics Group, UP NISMED

11:00 - 12:00

SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS LECTURES B 

Phobia For Mathematics, Where, Why and How it Starts?
(Auditorium, 2nd Floor, STTC Bldg.)
Dr. Milagros Ibe
Professor Emeritus
College of Education

University of the Philippines Diliman

Towards a Curriculum Framework Focused on Scientific Literacy
(HS Physics Lab.., 2nd Floor, STTC Bldg.)
Dr. Marlene Ferido

Science Education Specialist

Chair, High School Chemistry Group, UP NISMED

New Model of Mathematics Teacher Education
Program
(Teacher Training Lab., 1st Floor, VTH)
Dr. Maitree Inprasitha

Director of Center for Research in
Mathematics Education

Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Health and Traditional Medicine in Basic Education: Textbook Review and Herbal Medicines Applied(Audio Visual Room, 1st Floor, VTH)
Dr. Jaime Galvez-Tan

Professor, College of Medicine

University of the Philippines Manila

Technology Integration: Here, There and Everywhere
(Room 208, 2nd Floor, VTH)
Janchai Yingprayoon

Immediate Past President
International Council of Associations in Science Education
Bangkok, Thailand

12:00 - 1:30

LUNCH

1:30 - 2:10

Parallel Paper Presentations C

2:20 - 3:00

Poster Presentations

3:00 - 3:30

SNACKS

3:30 - 5:00

Parallel Workshops

  

Day 3: October 29, 2008

Time

Activities

8:30 - 9:30

Plenary Session 5
A Key Area for Curriculum Reform –Bridging the
Divide Between Arithmetical Operations and Some Fundamental Ideas of Secondary School Algebra

Dr. Max Stephens
Senior Research Fellow
Melbourne University, Australia

9:30 - 10:00

Intel® Education Initiatives
Inspiring and Enabling Tomorrow’s Innovators: The Intel Education Initiative in Advancing Math, Science and Engineering Education and Research

Cecilia T. Ubarra
Manager, Education Programs
Intel
® Technology Philippines, Inc.

10:00 - 10:30

SNACKS

10:30 - 11:30

SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS LECTURES C

Routine to Research: Educational innovations from
Day- to Day Work of a Science Professor

(Auditórium, 2nd Floor STTC)
Dr. Bhinjo Panijpan

Director, Institute for Innovation and Development of Learning Process

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Using Learning Objects to Support an Inquiry-Based Constructivist Learning Environment
(HS Physics Lab., 2nd Floor, STTC Bldg.)

Josefina Ll. Pabellon

Science Education Specialist & Chair High School Physics Group
National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development
University of the Philippines, Diliman

Thinking, Writing, Talking Skills for the Present Computing-Oriented Lifestyle, and How Mathematics/Science Teaching/Learning Can Help
(Audio Visual Room, 1st Floor, VTH)
Josefina C. Fonacier
Former NISMED Director and
Mathematics Professor
University of the Philippines, Diliman

Forensic Science in the Classroom
(Teacher Learning Lab., 1st Floor VTH)
Dr. Maria Corazon De Ungria
Head, DNA Analysis Laboratory
Natural Science Research Institute
College of Science

University of the Philippines Diliman

Lessons for a Mathematician: How Mathematics has Changed the Way I Teach
(Rm. 208, 2nd Floor, VTH)
Dr. Fidel Nemenzo
Associate Professor, Institute of Mathematics
College of Science

University of the Philippines Diliman

11:30 - 1:00

LUNCH

1:00 - 2:00

Plenary Session 6
Developing a Capacity-Building Approach to Science Education for Sustainable Development: A Regional Perspective

Linda S. Posadas

Programme Specialist for Basic Science

2:00 - 3:00

Plenary Session 7
Are We Responding to the Challenges in Science and Mathematics Education?

Dr. Merle C. Tan
Director
National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines

3:00 -4:30

SNACKS

Distribution of Certificates

 

 

Parallel Sessions

Parallel Paper Presentation A

Day 1:  3:30 - 4:10

Venue

Enhanced-Group Moore Method:  Effects on Van Hiele Level of Geometric Understanding, Proof-Construction Performance and Beliefs

Douglas A. Salazar, Ph.D.
University of the Philippines Open University
Eastern Visayas State University, Tacloban City

Seminar Rm.
1st  Floor, STTC

 

Development of an e-Learning Course on ICT Integration for Science Secondary School Teachers

Rhea D. Febro
Amelia T. Buan

Esmar N. Sedurifa
MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology
TIbanga, Iligan City

HS Physics Lab.
2nd Floor, STTC

Creative Activities in Chemistry and Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills

Rachel Patricia B. Ramirez
UP Integrated School
University of the Philippines, Diliman

HS Chemistry Lab.
2nd Floor, STTC

Enhancing Teacher Competence Through Online Training:
Development of Triad Teaching Training Model (T3M)

Antriman V. Orleans
Philippine Normal University
Taft avenue, Manila

ES Science Lab.
2nd floor, STTC

Mathematical Investigation and its Assessment:  Implications to Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Gladys C. Nivera
Philippine Normal University
Taft Avenue, Manila

ES Math Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

A Conceptual Structure for the Implementation of Science Education Reform: The Integration of Environmental Education with Secondary School Science

Joel V. Lubrica
Benguet State University
Benguet

HS Earth Science Lab
3rd Floor, STTC

Collaborative Lesson Research and Development for Teaching through Problem Solving

Erlina R. Ronda
National Institute for Science and Mathematics
Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman

HS Math Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

Student Behavior and Performance in Alternative Assessment for Selected Concepts in Biology

Ma. Dulcelina O. Sebastian
National Institute for Science and Mathematics
Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman

HS Biology Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

The Effects of “Chemical Components of DNA” Unit on Disadvantaged Thai High School Students

Thasaneeya Ratanaroutai
Institute for Innovation and Development of
Learning Process
Mahidol University

Bangkok, Thailand

Wasu Pathom-aree
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,
Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Audio Visual Room
1st Floor, VTH

Strengths and weaknesses of UP Baguio Faculty in Teaching RGEP Courses in the College of Science Domain

Rizavel Addawe, Ben Ibarra Fernandez, & Jocelyn Rafanan
College of Science
University of the Philippines
Baguio City

Teacher Learning Lab.
1st Floor, VTH

Computer Integrated Algebra:  Effects on Students’ Conceptual Knowledge of Functions

Myrna E. Lahoylahoy Ph.D.
School of Graduate Studies for College of Education
MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City

Ronna Y. Magto
Philippine Science High School for Central Mindanao
Lanao del Norte

Room 208
2nd Floor,  VTH

Impact of the Developing of Mathematical Ideas (DMI) and Lenses on Learning (LOL)  Pilot Implementation: The Experience of the Department of Education (DepED) in Cavite , Philippines

Joel Peregrino
Binakayan Elementary School, Cavite City

Rosemarie D. Torres
DepED Cavite Division, Trece Martirez City, Cavite

Room 209
2nd Floor,  VTH

 

 

Parallel Paper Presentation B

Day 1:  4:20 - 5:00

Venue

Creative Mathematical Problem Solving through Open-Ended Problems

Dr. Lily Ann C. Pedro
Tristan Deo M. Parinas
College of Teacher Education
Mariano Marcos State University, Laoag City

Seminar Room
1st Floor, STTC

Preservice and Inservice Teachers Partnership: Towards Quality Technology Integration in the Mathematics Curriculum

Amelia T. Buan
Sharlie Mae B. Antolan

Larry G. Estalane
MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology
TIbanga, Iligan City

HS Physics Lab.
2nd Floor, STTC

Facilitating Conceptual Change on Matter through Constructivist Teaching

Dr. Elyn M. Dimagiba
Notre Dame University, Cotabato City

HS Chemistry Lab.
2nd Floor, STTC

Learning Style and Cognitive Strategies in Performing Laboratory Work: A Case Study of Some Secondary Students

Andrea G. Azuelo
Central Mindanao University
Musuan Bukidnon

ES Science Lab.
2nd floor, STTC

Forging School Partnerships

UP NISMED School Partnership Team (Science)
Risa L. Reyes – Team Leader
National Institute for Science and Mathematics
Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman

HS Biology Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

Concurrent Assessment of Self-Efficacy, Previous
Learning Experience, and Subject Competence in High School Mathematics II: Implications on Design of Intervention Curricula

Lyn Dimaano
BRAINS Institute for the Gifted and Highly Talented
Quezon City

ES Math Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

The Measurable Effects of a Process-Led Approach on Achievement, Science Process Skills, and Task Context Among Students of Chemistry

Araceli A. Lim
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga City

HS Earth Science Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

Do Mathematics Teachers Reflect in their Teaching?

Fatimah Saleh,  Ph.D.
School of Educational Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia

HS Math Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

Understanding Malaysian Pre-service Physics teachers’ Didaktik Analysis of Secondary School Physics:  The influence of Content Knowledge

Mohd. Zaki Ishak
University of Malaysia
Sabah, Malaysia

Audio Visual Room 1st Floor, VTH

Nurturing Giftedness in Science and Mathematics: The PSHS Experience

Corazon Monica B. Sabio
Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon

Philippine Science High School System
Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City

Teacher Learning Lab.
1st Floor, VTH

Blended E-Learning:  Innovative Teaching and Learning Beyond Classroom

Marmon A. Pagunsan, K. J. Mathews
Engineering Department
Nizwa College of Technology
 Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

Godfrey D. Beray
School of Computer Studies
Polytechnic State College of Antique
Sibalom, Antique

Lip Paul Chi Hong
Caritas Institute for Further & Adult Education-Kowloon Kowloon, Hong Kong

Aris Larroder
Philippine Science High School-Western Visayas
Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City

Shella D. Delgado-Confesor
Department of Physics and Mathematics
College of Arts and Sciences
Central Philippine University
Jaro, Iloilo City

Room 209
2nd Floor, VTH

 

Enhancing Proof Quality through Learner-Centered Assessment

Lourdes Callanta-Zamora
Assistant Professor of Mathematics &
Chairperson, Division of Professional Education
UP Visayas, Iloilo City

Room 208
2nd Floor, VTH

 

 

Parallel Paper Presentation C

Day 2:  1:30 - 2:10

Venue

Structural Model on Cognitive, Affective and Demographic Factors on Tertiary Students’ Performance in Introductory Statistics

Raul C. Orongan
Nenita I. Prado
Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon

Seminar Room
1st Floor, STTC

Learning Guides Make an Impact in Mathematics and Science Classrooms

Roger Saunders
Alma C. Cifra
Materials Development Adviser, Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao (BEAM)
Davao City

HS Physics Lab.
2nd Floor, STTC

Sustained Community-Based In-Service training and the Teaching Competency of Secondary School Chemistry Teachers

Leonisa O. Bernardo
Southern Luzon State University
Lucban, Quezon

HS Chemistry Lab.
2nd Floor, STTC

Generating Mathematical Problems Through Innovation

Catherine P. Vistro-Yu, Ed.D.

ES Math Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

Localization and Institutionalization of Coastal Resource Management Education in the Basic Education Curriculum of the Department of Education

Aurora C. Zuniga
UP Integrated School
University of the Philippines, Diliman

HS Earth Science Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

 

Structured Learning Experiences (SLEs) in Developing Algebraic Concepts Among First Year High School Students of Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Rommel M. Gonzales
Ateneo de Zamboanga University, William H. Kreutz, S.J. Campus Tumaga, Zamboanga City

HS Math Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

A Study of the Effects of Chitosan on the Growth and Bloom of Orange-Colored Miniature Roses

Sripaka Charoenyot
Prapathom Wittayalai School, Muang Nakorn PathomNakorn Pathom, Thailand

HS Biology Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

Linking Learning Outcomes and Assessment of Learning of Student Science Teachers

Dr. Declan Kennedy
Department of Education
University College Cork (UCC), Ireland

Audio Visual Room 1st Floor, VTH

The Development of Science Instructional Model for High School Students using PPSDE Model and Backward design

Kuntaree Phettaweeporndech
Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School
Bangkok, Thailand

Teacher Learning Lab
1st Floor, VTH

Assessing Student Achievement Goals and Thinking Levels in Mathematics

Ma. Nympha B. Joaquin Ph.D.
College of Education
University of the Philippines, Diliman

Room 208
2nd Floor, VTH

 

 

Poster Presentations

2:10 - 3:00 Day 2

Lesson Monitoring- Development of Teaching and Learning Methodology

Choijilsurengiin  Nyamgerel
Teacher of Faculty of Chemistry NUM & Researcher
Research and Training Center for Didactics of NUM
Ulaanbaatar-210646, Mongolia

Improving Students Understanding of the Effects of Reactant Concentration and Temperature on Reaction Rate

Usa  Jeenjenkit
Bhinyo  Panijpan

Chanyah Dahsah

Institute for Innovation and Development of Learning of Learning Process
Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Using Algae as a Teaching Tool on the Concept of Osmosis

Markhipolito P. Galingana, RN
Miriam Macutay, RN
Emilia Afiado Martinez

Mathematical Investigations: Descartes-Euler’s Rule on Polyhedrons for Polygons?

Kathy Josue
National Institute for Science and Mathematics
Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman

Professional Development  Program for Elementary School Mathematics Trainers

Teresita R. Mañalac
Aida I. Yap
Edna G. Callanta
National Institute for Science and Mathematics
Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman

Integration of Experience and Professional Development:  A Case Study of UP NISMED Staff

Shinichiro Takamatsu
Hideo Ikeda

Kinya Shimizu

Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation
Hiroshima University, Department of Educational Development
1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

The Effects of Jigsaw Pair Problem – Solving Method of Teaching on the Achievement and Attitude of College Freshmen in Selected Topics in College Algebra

Dr. Rosenda A. Lumbay
Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro City

Documentary Film: An ICT-Based Strategy in Teaching Science, Technology and Society (STS)

Edgar R. Vasallo, Jr.
Susan Leonarda M. Israel

Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro City

Delivering Instruction Thru Radio: UP NISMED’s Mga Alaming Pangkalusugan at Pangkabuhayan

UP NISMED Alamin Team
Ester A. Bautista - Team Leader

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman

P.T.C.A. Mobilizing Teachers To Advance The Teaching And Learning Oxzf Elementary Science And Mathematics

Dr. Milagros Ragos Espinas
Gubat North Central School
Gubat, Sorsogon

Environmental Education Integration Through Assessment Tasks and Rubrics

Eddie G. Fetalvero
Romblon State College
Odiongan, Romblon

UP NISMED’s Innovation on Teachers’ Professional Development: Collaborative Lesson Research and Development (CLRD) - Lesson Study in the Philippine Context (2006–2009)

Guillermo Bautista Jr.
Edna G. Callanta
Kathy A. Josue
Lydia M. Landrito

National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED)
University of the Philippines, Diliman

 

 

 

Parallel Workshops

3:30 - 5:00 Day 2

Venue

Let’s Solve It! Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary School Teachers

Dr. Yeap Ban Har
National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Auditorium
2nd Floor, STTC

Innovative Micro-scale Chemistry Equipment

KM Chan
Director, MicroChem Lab, Hong Kong

HS Chemistry Lab.
2nd Floor, STTC

Interactive Physics Teaching and Learning

Narciso F. Mefragata
N. F. Mefrgata Enterprises
Mandaluyong City

HS Physics Lab.
2nd floor, STTC

Innovative Equipment in Teaching Science

Lourdes Christine M. Caldeo
V.G. Roxas Co. Inc.
Quezon City

HS Earth
Science Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

How to Teach Mathematics Through “Open Approach" 

Maitree Inprasitha
Center for Research in Mathematics Education
Faculty of Education,
Khon Kaen University, Thailand

HS Mathematics Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

Challenges and Strategies for the Integration of ICT into Science Education in the Japanese Newly Developed Course of Study

Dr. Fumihiko Shinohara
Tokyo Gakugei University
Tokyo, Japan

Information Science Lab
3rd Floor, STTC

 

Mathematical Modeling Through Simple Games and Problems

Dr. Cheah Ui Hock
Head, Research and Development
Regional Center for Science and Mathematics (RECSAM)Penang, Malaysia

ES Mathematics Lab.
3rd Floor, STTC

 

Some Key Junctions of Relational Thinking and their Implications for Mathematics in the Upper Elementary School

Dr. Max Stephens
Senior Research Fellow
Melbourne University, Australia

Teacher Learning Lab.
1st Floor, VTH

Towards Socially Response-Able Mathematics Education

Dr. Bill Atweh
Associate Professor
Science and Mathematics Education Centre
Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia

 

Audio Visual Room
1st Floor, VTH

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Janchai Yingprayoon
Immediate Past President
International Council of Associations in Science Education
Bangkok, Thailand

Room 208
2nd Floor, VTH