Investigative Case Based Learning (ICBL) 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.”
Monday 1 August 2011 | ||
Time | Topic | Resources |
9-9:30 | Overview of WeekIntroduction to the workshop websiteIntroductions | https://bioquest.org/nie2011 |
9:30-10:15 | ICBL methodsCase: Real or Replica Case analysis | Case Analysis Sheet (Know/Need to Know Chart)
Faculty Group Responses: |
Break | ||
10:30-11:30 | Investigating the caseCase Materials:
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Group Links to Evidence
Faculty Groups: 1 |
11:30-12 | Wrap up of the dayAssignment
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21st Century Competencies
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Afternoon13:30 – 15:30 | You will be signing up for a specific time for us to meet with your group on Tuesday afternoon. Plan on 30-45 minutes per group regarding ICBL ideas for your courses, specific information about tools and resources, pedagogy | Brainstorming on cases for groups. |
Tuesday 2 August 2011 | ||
Time | Topic | Resources |
9-10:15 | Implementing ICBL in the Singapore Context
Case: Choices Illustration use of ICBL in courses |
Singapore Cases:
SEC Carbon Calculator for Household website
FlexibleUseICBL pdf |
Break | ||
10-30-11:30 | Case Writing/ Case ReviewingGroups:
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Case Writing guidelines |
11:30-11:45 | Looking ahead to the module development and final product for presentation. | NSSE Poster instructions
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11:45-12 | Wrap up of the dayAssignment:
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Afternoon | Case Review consultations.Consultations by group, on draft cases and the objectives for the case. |
Wednesday 3 August 2011 | ||
Time | Topic | Resources |
9 – 10:15 | Mini case: Global Carbon EmissionsTools:Visualizing Data
Maps |
Case Analysis Sheet
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break | ||
10:30 – 11 | Explore simulations and critique onePhET simulations | PhET SimulationsBiology
Consumer Science:
Notes for Salt Bridge Group: |
11-11:45 | Assessing Learning | Case Based Learning Rubric |
11:45-12 | Wrap up of dayAssignment
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Afternoon | NIE PresentationICBL and Cyberlearning for 21st Century LearnersTheory, practice and evidence across multiple disciplines | |
Consultation time after |
Thursday 4 August 2011 | ||
Time | Topic | Resources |
9-10 | Please try: Chia Fresca Building Power Point PostersIncorporating Wordle website |
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10-14:00 | Work time for groups to complete module plans and prepare postersMargaret and Ethel will be available to assist with questions, simulations, etc. | Please email your poster to:
ethelstanley@gmail.com |
Break: take as needed | ||
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Group presentation of posters
Summary of Evaluation: |
Faculty Groups Posters: |
Friday 5 August 2011 | ||
Time | Topic | |
9-12 | Margaret and Ethel consult with other NIE faculty and staff | |
Afternoon | Consultation times for NSSE staff |