Unpublished School Meeting brings together science teachers and scientists
It was carried out "1st Meeting between science professors and scientists", day that sought to delve into the new curriculum provided by the Ministry for the subject and establish links between schools for best practices inside the classroom.
The "1st Meeting between science professors and scientists" convened 60 private and municipal schools in Santiago and Regions at The Southern Cross School, started with a panel with expert professionals who discussed the present and future of scientific education at the university and school level, first activity moderated by scientific communicator Gabriel León. It was attended by PhDs in Chemistry Juana Ibacache and Virginia Delgado, in addition to the Director of ACCDiS and PAR Explora RM North, Sergio Lavandero.
The activity was an important meeting point for teachers as mentioned by Carlos Menares, Head of the Newland School Science Department. "It helped me to learn about new guidelines and how to make the classes more attractive. I believe that at the school level we need to do more teamwork and interactivity with students".
Then the foundations of the new science curriculum designed for Middle School were presented where the teachers present were able to delve into the specific contents that this contemplates, exposure by Carolina Tobar, representative of Editorial SM.
About this, Mary Magdalene Loyola, Professor of Chemistry at the National Institute: "has been a rich instance to be able to think about what new things to do in my school. I liked the idea of engaging families and also that we could meet scientists to make a nexus with the Universities so that our students can get to know the science more closely".
A second panel discussed innovation in science, conversation led by Diego González Cruz and Rodolfo Avila of the national ventures ThinKey and BioClass, respectively and the PhD in Didactics of Experimental Sciences, Spain's Ainoa Marzabal.
This first day between science professors and experts in the field allowed to generate a bridge between scientific education and the developments of the academic world, being a pioneering activity for guests. "This was a milestone – I loved collaborating with the schools – and I think the most important thing that was generated here is the interaction between teachers, to see that they all actually have the same problems, conversation and be able to find a solution together", added exhibitor Virginia Delgado.
"This pioneering meeting leaves us with many learnings. We are really happy for the call and reception of the attendees, which would allow us to set it up as an annual event", concluded Patricia Diaz, Chemistry teacher and organizer of the event.
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