Teaching science in Primary School: Serbian experience with the project Ruka u testu (La main à la pâte)-RESSOURCES FOR TEACHERS Stevan Jokic, Project:”Ruka u testu” in Serbia; Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Serbia; A.K.M. EDUKACIJA SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN WORKSHOP FOR HANDS-ON PRIMARY SCIENCE EDUCATION, BELGRADE,NOVEMBER 17-19, 2006,

Why teaching science ? To develop a scientific literacy for all citizens –Technologically competent workforce –Decrease dangers due to ignorance –Overcome social barriers To help the future of our societies: –Many issues in the future will need science –Europe needs scientists as a society of knowledge But, current state of science education is inadequate in most countries of the world !

Why a focus on pre and primary school ? (ages 3 to 12) Children: -spontaneously question natural phenomena - have a great ability to learn -can learn language and science together -in contact with the real world are less influenced by media. primary school is an ideal place to implement an in-depth renovation of science education

General philosophy of Hands-on, La main à la pâte, Ruka u testu, Science as an investigation. Something pupils do, not something that is done for them Teacher helps pupils to build their own knowledge Action, experimentation, interrogation, collective reconstruction Deeper understanding with an oral or written presentation: science notebook European innovations develop rapidly & are becoming a reference for many countries

Since the 1990s, a worldwide effort, led by scientists and Science Academies, in cooperation with education authorities International conferences : Tokyo 2000, Beijing 2000, Rio 2001, Vatican 2001, Kuala Lumpur 2002, Delhi 2002, Monterrey 2002, Alexandrie 2003, Santiago 2003, Kuching 2003, Amsterdam 2004, Bucharest 2006,Serbia 2005…. Active renovation projects : USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Haïti, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Belgium, Serbia, Morocco, Egypt, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia… A common approach is emerging, respecting diversity

Sweden : Natural sciences and Technology for All ! Royal Academies leadership, since 1996 Global systemic approach, cities involvment, teachers training, evaluation 34 cities, 2200 teachers France : La main à la pâte, since 1996 Académie des sciences & Ministère de l’éducation 14 pilot centers - New curriculum - National renovation plan Web site - Teachers training - Material & resources classes A European Science & society project selected by EU Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Sweden

PRESENTATIONS OF OUR PROJECT IN 2006 Stevan Jokić:Rolle of the science society in the project (Ruka u testu) La main à la pâte in Serbia, “Vision en Astronomie infrarouge” organisé en hommage de Pierre Léna, Observatoire de Paris, Stevan Jokić:Teaching science in Primary School: Serbian experience with the project Ruka u testu (La main à la pâte), 6 th International Conference of the BALKAN PHYSICAL UNION, August 22-26, Istanbul, TURKEY Stevan Jokić:Teaching science in Primary School: Serbian experience with the project Ruka u testu (La main à la pâte), EUROSCIENCE DAY AT ESOF2006, MUNCHEN, GERMANY Stevan Jokić:Teaching Science in Primary School: Serbian Experience with the Project “Ruka u testu” (Hands on, La main à la pâte), WORKSHOP: Science Literacy and Lifelong Learning, May, 2006, BUCHAREST, Romania SEMINARIES FOR TEACHERS IN SERBIA (ABOUT 1000 TEACHERS)

La main à la pâte - SOUTH - EAST EUROPE Presentation La main à la pâte project by Stevan Jokić on the 3rd Informal Conference of Ministers of Education of South-East Europe “Strengthening the teaching profession as a driving force for development” - 24 to 25 April 2004 – Istanbul FIRST SOUTH - EAST EUROPEAN SUMMER SCHOOL FOR HANDS ON PRIMARY SCIENCE EDUCATION JUNE 11-16, 2005, ZLATIBOR, SERBIA SECOND SOUTH - EAST EUROPEAN SCHOOL FOR HANDS ON PRIMARY SCIENCE EDUCATION, NEVEMBER, 2006, SERBIA

Proceedings (pdf) Contents SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN FRANCE: THE LA MAIN Á LA PÂTE PROGRAMME Yves Quéré Yves Quéré MATHEMATICS AND HANDS ON METHODS Milosav Marjanovic Milosav Marjanovic A POSSIBLE THEORETICAL MOTIVATION FOR INQUIRY BASED SCIENCE LEARNING AND PRIMARY SCIENCE Sven-OlofHolmgren Sven-OlofHolmgren TEACHING SCIENCE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: SERBIAN EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROJECT “RUKA U TESTU” (LA MAIN À LA PÂTE) Stevan Jokic Stevan Jokic NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR ALL NTA STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Erik Saner Erik Saner DEFINE COMMON RECOMANDATIONS FOR TEACHER’S TRAINING IMPLEMENTATION IN SOUTH- EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL Cecile de Hosson Cecile de Hosson TRAINING SESSION FOR AN INQUIRY BASED SCIENCE TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS CatherineLecoq CatherineLecoq Ton Ellermeijer Ton Ellermeijer Conclusions Conclusions Appendix Contributors Contributors

SECOND SOUTH - EAST EUROPEAN SCHOOL FOR HANDS ON PRIMARY SCIENCE EDUCATION, NEVEMBER, 2006, SERBIA Objectif: Teacher’s training on Inquiry-based method, Discussion and exchange a ideas about development of resources for teachers in the region, Workshop for teachers which already applied this method in Serbian primary schools in the frame of the project Ruka u testu (Hands-on; : La main à la pâte). Workshop conductors will be the Participants of the school. PARTICIPANTS Countries of South-East Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Romania, Slovenia, Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Moldova Support (expected) Vinča institute of nuclear sciences, Euroscience-section for Serbia, Serbian Ministry of education and sport, InterAcademy Panel-IAP, Central European Initiative-CEI…

Ruka u testu in Serbia Preparatory actions –Creation of resources for teachers ; –Involvement of scientists and collaboration with French Académie des sciences & Euroscience ; –Teachers information : the Serbian Ministry of Education decides to propose an option La main à la pâte - Discovering the World (30 hours per year), for primary classes : new resources ; teachers training in Serbia & France ; international network of South-East European scientists; Summer school for South-East Europe ( ) 2006: new resources ; teachers training in Serbia; Second Summer school for South-East Europe; Semi mirror of French website ( ) on Serbian language ( ) It is an opportunity for any country!

Resources for teachers Classroom protocols –Insights, French activities, Cd Roms, Videos, Pedagogical kits, Websites.

BOOKS FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS ON SERBIAN LANGUAGE

A « Book of examples » for teachers copies, 2002 Joint publication : France Ministry of education & Académie des sciences In Serbia: copies,2004; Similar « Book of examples » for teachers in elementary school, 2006; Publication: Serbian project « Ruka u testu » How to know where the wind is coming from ? What time is it at Paris, Beijing or Sydney ? A seed, a plant ? « Give me a lever and I shall lift the world. » What happens to the eaten food ? Is air matter ? Water flows (kindergarten) Seven topics : always begin with a question

Children’s science notebook The child writes with hits own words

How to know where does the wind come from ? (from the « Book of examples » I say « The wind blows today : how can I prove it ? » The wind creates forces and put things into motion. Which kind of object may I use to determine the wind direction ? I build an object to suit the goal (technology).

Teachers training in Belgrade

In primary school

COMPETITION EG-NAUT

PROJECT ERATOSTEN VIDEO LINK:ALEXANDRIA-GRENOBL- ASUAN-BELGRADE,

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WEB La main à la pâte ON SERBIAN LANGUAGE

Pilot projects may easily be implemented in South-East Europe Training & class protocols available Inexpensive school equipment Support of prestigious scientists & Academies Role of Internet and teachers-oriented ICT High quality expertise in several EU countries

PROPOSITION COULD WE PUBLISHED TOGETHER THE BOOK: “BALKAN DES DECOUVERTS”