Science for Life

Sci4Life started in January  2009.

We aim to develop a best practice approach to science education that:

• uses constructivist pedagogy - Inquiry and Problem-based learning
• create positive experiences for students in science
• engages students in authentic and contextual research projects using science being undertaken in our research centres - CRI's, Universities and Private research providers
• energises science teaching
  
• develops best practise models
• utilises the power and freedom of the new curriculum
• moves away from the simple transmission of science knowledge from 'experts' to students

We will achieve this by

• engaging widely with interested parties

• developing inquiry models that accommodate students and teachers at levels appropriate to each school's needs and experience
• Immersion of teachers and students in current Scion research programmes (and other providers programmes when Sci4Life is launched.)
• Integration of the science achievement objectives of the new national curriculum with Scion research programmes.
• Mentoring of teachers and students online by scientists and inquiry specialists.
• Use of appropriate ICT and educational tools.
• Provision of supporting online professional development programmes in inquiry-based learning and science method.
• Development and nurture of thinking skills.
• Creation of an online community of learning engaging teachers and scientists.