Special Community Workshop on Overcoming Math Fear: November 21st, 2015
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG4XF1yqhpw[/youtube] To find more about it click here: http://news.ubc.ca/2015/10/21/math-phobias-fighting-the-fear/
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5th Math and Science Family Day
We have had a very successful Fifth Math and Science Family Day on October 18, 2015. We had 300+ guests and more than 80 volunteers including faculty members, staff, many teacher-candidates, as well as graduate and undergraduate students from the… Read more5th Math and Science Family Day
Homer L. Dodge Distinguished Service Citation from AAPT
I realize that my mother would not be proud of me making a post about my own award. Yet, I decided to do it because AAPT is such a big part of my life – both personal and professional that… Read moreHomer L. Dodge Distinguished Service Citation from AAPT
New Academic Year – New Beginnings
As we are beginning this new academic year, I am thinking of the former Teacher-Candidates and now newly minted science and mathematics teachers who will be entering their classrooms as part-time or full-time teachers for the first year this fall…. Read moreNew Academic Year – New Beginnings
Educational Technology Tutorials from ETEC 533-S2015 Course
Once again I have been teaching a graduate summer course for the UBC Master of Education Technology Program. While teaching an online course all summer long is a challenge, teaching this course is always very inspirational. ETEC533 is titled: Technology… Read moreEducational Technology Tutorials from ETEC 533-S2015 Course
Can scientists afford neglecting science communication?
This year I attended a Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Congress in Edmonton. The meeting made me think once again about the importance of science communication. For example, I attended a number of plenaries and invited talks and some of… Read moreCan scientists afford neglecting science communication?
Tim Hunt, sexism and what we can do about it…
As I am reflecting on the entire story that followed from the Tim Hunt’s sexist comments at the women’s event in Korea, I keep thinking that what has transpired from the event might be very positive. First of all, the… Read moreTim Hunt, sexism and what we can do about it…
Is there something wrong with the way math is being taught?
As I am reflecting on my experience of working with Chinese mathematics and science teachers, my students (in a graduate course on mathematics and science education I am currently teaching) pointed out to me that I missed a CBC radio… Read moreIs there something wrong with the way math is being taught?
Becoming an Expert
This is a very special certificate for me. I am so glad I decided to take on this challenge. I have learned so much from these teachers and I am looking forward to more interactions with our Chinese colleagues.
Vernier Logger Pro Workshop in Beijing
We have had a very exciting day playing with Vernier equipment last Wednesday. We have done 7 experiments with motion detectors, force probes, CO2 sensors, temperature probes, pH sensors, etc. It was very exciting to see the level of engagement… Read moreVernier Logger Pro Workshop in Beijing