National Philosophy of Science

Education

 Nurtures cultures based on Science &

Technology
 Competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient
 Focus on development of individuals
 Master the scientific knowledge and
technological competency

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The Science curriculum has been designed to
provide opportunities for students to

• acquire science knowledge and skills

• develop thinking skills and thinking
strategies
• apply the knowledge and skills in
everyday life
• inculcate noble values and the spirit of
patriotism

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The Science curriculum aims at producing
active learners

• Students given opportunities to

engage in scientific investigation
through hands-on activities and
experimentations.

• Using inquiry approach.

• Incorporating thinking skills,

thinking strategies.

• Emphasis on thoughtful learning

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 Thoughtful Learning
It is a learning process that promotes students to think.

Criteria for thoughtful teaching and learning activities

• active participation of students

• base on thinking skills and thinking strategies
• involves students’ critical and creative thinking
• non routine
• students realise explicitly the skills being used
• high order questions and problems being asked
• students being involved in problem solving activities, make
decision or conceptualisation
• inculcation of thinking skills and thinking strategies are
planned

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 Aims of Science Curriculum

• Knowledgeable
• Balance
Knowledge • Dynamic &
Progressive
Thoughtful • Problem Solver
Learning • Responsible
Scientific Skills Individual • Long life learners
Thinking Skills • Rational
Decision makers
• Practices
science and
Scientific Attitudes
technology
Noble Values culture.

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