Investigative Case-Based Learning (ICBL):
Teaching Science While Developing 21st Century Competencies
This course is designed to
- Introduce teachers to the ICBL approach for teaching secondary level science
- Illustrate the use of investigations, models, online resources and demonstrations linked to the cases.
- Demonstrate how using cases help to develop 21st century competencies through student questions, explorations, and final products.
- Support teachers in the design, implementation, and assessment of an ICBL module
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Investigative Case Based Learning is one teaching strategy that can be used to support these key 21st Century Competencies described below by the Ministry of Education:
- Civic Literacy, Global Awareness & Cross-cultural Skills
“Our society is becoming increasingly cosmopolitan and more Singaporeans live and
work abroad. Our young will therefore need a broader worldview, and the ability to
work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, with different ideas and
perspectives. At the same time, they should be informed about national issues, take
pride in being Singaporean and contribute actively to the community.”
- Critical and Inventive Thinking
“To be future-ready, our young need to be able to think critically, assess options and
make sound decisions. They should have a desire to learn, explore and be prepared
to think out of the box. They should not be afraid to make mistakes and face
challenges that may at first appear daunting.”
- Information and Communication Skills
“With the Internet Revolution, information is often literally just a click away. It is
important that our young know what questions to ask, how to sieve information and
extract that which is relevant and useful. At the same time, they need to be
discerning so that they can shield themselves from harm, while adopting ethical
practices in cyberspace. Importantly, they should be able to communicate their
ideas clearly and effectively.”
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Lower Secondary Workshop Schedule
Times | Thursday July 28 | Singapore MOE Lower Secondary Curriculum Objectives | Resources |
9-10:30 Strategies used: Brainstorming Case Study, Questioning, Cooperative learning | IntroductionsTeacher Participant Group PhotosCase: Choices
Do know and need to know/Questions |
For the “Choices” sessionsTheme: Science and Technology Knowledge
Skills and Processes:
Ethics and Attitudes:
Theme: Models and Systems
Theme: Energy Knowledge:
Ethics and Attitudes: the need for Singapore to conserve energy Theme: Interactions Ethics and Values: Appreciate the importance of understating and maintaining the connections among living things. Appreciate Man’s responsibility to have care and concern for living things and the environment |
https://bioquest.org/nie2011Know/Need to Know Chart (Case Analysis Sheet)Participant Groups Responses: |
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10:45 – 11:30 Strategies Used: Investigation, Questioning, Problem Solving, IT, National Education | Tool: Carbon footprint calculatorExperimental Design and Data collection
State hypothesis Collect data |
SEC Carbon Calculator for Household website
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11:30-12Strategies used: Cooperative learning | Make Mini Posters
Discussion might also include:
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Miniposter Instructions Poster paper and marking pensParticipant Groups Posters: |
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Lunch | |||
1-1:45Strategies Used: role play (scientific poster session) | Mini Poster PresentationTour de postersDiscuss assessment | Mini Poster RubricAssessment Handout
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Thursday July 28, 2011 | |||
Time | Singapore MOE Lower Secondary Syllabus Objectives | Resources | |
1:45-2:30 | Cyberlearning and 21st Century Competencies Tools Featured:
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MOE Themes that might be addressed with these resources: Measurement, Science and Technology, Interactions, Energy, and others | 21st Century Competencies
Additional Links for 21st Century Competencies: |
2:30-3:00 Strategies Used: Investigation, Skill learning (a type of interactive demonstration), IT, Problem Solving | Tool: ImageJSetting scale and measuring |
Theme: Measurement Knowledge: show an understanding that different instruments are used to measure different physical quantities accuratelySkills and Processes: Make estimation and/or measurements of length
Ethics and Attitudes: Show an appreciation of scientific attitudes such as precision and accuracy Theme: Science and Technology. Knowledge
Skills and Processes:
Ethics and Attitudes:
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Using Image J: Gathering Data from Images
More ImageJ: Biological Data from Images |
3:00 Break |
Thursday July 28, 2011 | |||
Time | MOE Objectives | Resources | |
3:15-3:45Strategies Used:Brainstorm, cooperative learning, IT, Investigation, Problem Solving | Find your own image to measureUsing screen capturesPlease email your data and image to:
ethelstanley@gmail.com |
Continuation of MOE objectives from previous session.
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Map websites:
Online images websites:
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3:45-4 | Assignment:
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Components of a Case ModuleCollaboration RubricCase Based Learning Rubric |
Times | Friday July 29 | Singapore MOE Lower Secondary Curriculum Objectives | Resources |
9-10:30Strategies Used: Case study, Brainstorming, Questioning, Cooperative Learning, Investigation | Case: Go Green Exploring plant pigments |
Theme: Science and TechnologyKnowledge
Skills and Processes:
Ethics and Attitudes:
Theme: Measurement Knowledge: show an understanding that different instruments are used to measure different physical quantities accurately Skills and Processes: Make estimation and/or measurements of length, volume Ethics and Attitudes: Show an appreciation of scientific attitudes such as precision and accuracy Theme: Diversity Knowledge: Elements, compounds and Mixtures, Awareness of basic principles in separation techniques and roles of constituent properties, Awareness of application of these techniques in every day life Skills: use separation techniques such as paper chromatography Ethics and Attitudes: Appreciate need for systematic investigation |
Global Awareness:
Singapore ICBL Cases: CASE: Participant Groups Responses: “Lab” supplies Chromatography: Video: Videos on grass stain removal:
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Print Ad:
How does the case Go Green support 21st Century Skills? Collaborative Response:
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Times | Friday July 29, 2011 | MOE Lower Secondary Syllabus Objectives | Resources |
10:30 Break | |||
10:45 – 12Strategies Used: IT, Brainstorming | Simulations (PhET and others)Explore and be thinking of possible simulations or tools to be used in your own classroom.Later, you will be asked to write a case that will lead to a meaningful use of that simulation or tool. | Theme: Models and Systems
Other themes will depend on your interests. Models include biology, chemistry, physics, earth science |
PhET Simulation Evaluation Sheet![]() PhET Simulations Other links:
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Lunch | Discuss case ideas with your group | ||
1- 2:30Strategies Used: Brainstorming, Cooperative Learning, IT | Each of you will write a case scenario that will lead to a meaningful use of that simulation or tool
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Case Writing GuidelinesComponents of a Case ModuleComputers for searching for resources | |
2:30 Break | |||
2:45-3:30 | Group Presentations – Oral only | Presentations of Group Case Modules:
Rubric CBL (From Bulk to Hulk) 21st century competencies (ACWE) Rubric Case_Based_Lesson (Aishah, Cheryl, Wee Hong, Eng Li)
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Your group should email a Word document to:
ethelstanley@gmail.com Please include the following:
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3:30-4 | Wrap up and evaluation | SERC PaperA Framework for K-12 Science Education![]() Evaluation form |