Math and Science Teaching and Student Achievement

Dates: Pre-departure orientation in United States: July 1-2, 2008
           Program in India: July 4-August 8, 2008

Participants: U.S. educators and administrators from middle and secondary schools who have responsibility for curriculum and instruction in the mathematics and science, and related subjects

Program Content:

India has emerged as a major player in the global-knowledge economy. Big corporate houses from across the globe have recognized India's capacity and are eagerly looking to this country for new talent primarily in scientific and business fields. What is the role of India's education system in this success?

The seminar will provide an opportunity for U.S. middle and secondary school teachers to be familiar with the school-level education system in India and to observe the process of curriculum development, its implementation in the classroom, and the training of teachers in mathematics and science. The focus on mathematics and science teaching will be interspersed with the broader understanding of India's history, culture and society.

The program will consist of two phases, namely, academic study and field visits, and participants will engage with educational planners, administrators and implementers at national and state levels. The first four-five day academic program will be held in New Delhi using a multi-disciplinary approach involving formal lectures, interviews, and discussions with prominent scholars on different educational aspects. In the field visit phase, participants will visit Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Agra visiting schools, teacher training and other institutions that specialize in the development and implementation of curriculum. Activities will be developed to allow the group to view the entire process of curriculum development—from creation to implementation. The participants will also visit places of historical and cultural interests in each city.

A special feature of the seminar will include each seminar participant being paired with an Indian counterpart who will aid in the creation and implementation of the curriculum projects produced as a result of the program.

The seminar is designed to enrich participants' knowledge by combining academic and cultural experiences. Within the group's program, time will also be allocated for participants to pursue their individual academic interests and work on their respective curriculum projects.

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