Dr. Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola, the Director of the UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, together with eight of the academic staff, represented the Institute in the 3rd DOST-SEI Project STAR International Conference. The conference was held in New World Hotel, Makati City on 23 to 25 August 2023.
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to right) Mr. Jobeth G. Martercio. Mr. Reena R. Ongsotto, Ms. Abigail B.
Gonzales, Dr. Erlina R. Ronda, UP NISMED Director, Dr. Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola, Deputy Director for Research and Extension, Dr. Monalisa T. Sasing, Deputy Director for Administration, Ms. Cerilina M. Maramag, Dr. Maria Helen D. Catalan, and Mr. Renz G. Salas represent UP NISMED in the 3rd DOST-SEI Project STAR International Conference in New World Hotel, Makati City. |
Dr. Monterola served as a plenary speaker on 21st century teaching: adapting to a fast-changing world, where she talked about the importance of numeracy in employment. In her talk, Dr. Monterola shared the results of a study conducted by Acosta and Pablo in 2017 for the World Bank, which pointed out that one standard deviation increase in numeracy among Filipino workers corresponds to a 7.5 % increase in the chance of being employed. Dr. Monterola also shared their project with the International Labour Organization for the Philippines, where they integrated the development of STEM skills in the technical vocational education and training (TVET).
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| UP NISMED Director Dr. Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola discusses 21st century teaching in adapting to a fast-changing world. |
On the other hand, Mr. Jobeth G. Martecio, Ms. Reena R. Ongsotto, and Mr. Renz G. Salas presented the results of the pilot implementation of the 3D Printing course as an interest subject offered to the senior high school students of the University of the Philippines Integrated School. Results from the curriculum implementation revealed that the systems thinking, understanding of additive manufacturing concepts, and two components of creativity—ideation and originality, significantly improved after taking the 3D printing interest course. Ideation and originality are both important skills in the design thinking process. Moreover, these results validated that training students to use 3D printing may contribute to the development of core work skills for the jobs of the future such as creativity, systems analysis, and digital skills.
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| (Left photo): During the presentation of the results of the pilot implementation of the 3D printing course, Mr. Renz G. Salas discusses the need for significant research on teaching students in using 3D printing to develop core work skills. (Right photo): Dr. Monterola synthesizes the plenary sharing of outputs during the workshop on Gamified Strategic Foresight on Futures of STEM Education and emphasizes the importance of futures literacy. |
In addition, Dr. Monterola also conducted a workshop on Gamified Strategic Foresight on Futures of STEM Education, which was co-facilitated by the Deputy Director for Research and Extension, Dr. Monalisa T. Sasing and the Deputy Director for Administration, Ms. Cerilina M. Maramag. The workshop introduced STEM educators to the importance of employing futures thinking in envisioning the future of Philippine STEM education. The activities of the workshop guided participants in thinking about the various aspects of the Philippine STEM education in the future such as pedagogy, instructional resources, learning spaces, and teacher professional development.
The conference brought together STEM educators, researchers, and instructional leaders to share and discuss ideas, initiatives, and practices related to the current state and future directions of STEM education, both in the local and international setting.
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