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INTEGRATING MICRO:BIT INTO BOARD GAME DESIGN

24 Jan 202524 Jan 2025

Innovating Play: How Micro:bit Transformed Our Design Unit At Manila Xiamen International School, our Grade 9 Design students embarked on an exciting and innovative journey. Their task? To design and…

Reflections on Assessment Perspectives

Reflecting on My Perspectives Before the Course Before taking the course 'Assessment in Science Education,' my perspective on assessment was primarily traditional. I viewed it as a means to evaluate…

Instructional Design and Assessment in Science Teaching

Key Takeaways The exploration of assessment and instructional design in Module 6 has been profoundly enlightening. The connection between clear, measurable learning objectives and robust assessment strategies, as highlighted by…

Student Feedback and Teaching Assessment

The significance of student feedback in appraising and refining teaching methods was a pivotal focus of this module. It highlighted that students, as the primary beneficiaries of educational endeavors, possess…

Assessing Laboratory Skills and Performance

In introspection, I find myself deeply contemplating the evolving role of laboratory work in science education. The diverse materials, ranging from foundational principles to practical guidelines for laboratory assessments and…

Techniques for Assessing Learning in Science

As a Diploma in Science Teaching student at the University of the Philippines Open University, delving into various articles on assessing learning in Science has been an enlightening journey. Through…

Classroom Assessment in Science Education

Key Takeaways Classroom assessment involves quick, formative evaluations to understand and enhance students' learning experiences. In the classroom, assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning to identify student's…

Types of Assessment in Science Education

My understanding of the role of assessment in Science Education has further developed and matured, fostering a more nuanced appreciation for how assessment data can inform teaching practices and contribute…

Purpose of Education in China

2 Jul 20204 Jul 2020

Education aims to provide a guided and structured academic understanding that promotes students' holistic development and underpins political, civic, and economic purposes. In China, the education policy adopted in 1957,…

Mitchellium’s Online Classroom

7 Feb 202023 Mar 2020

Hello! I am Mr. Mitchel Africa, MYP Science and Design Educator at Manila Xiamen International School. In light of the viral outbreak that hit our country, which is continuously spreading…