Conservation and Wise Use of Resources (ConWUR)

Enhancing thinking and problem-solving skills
through transdisciplinary education with

exemplary issue/project-based learning

[Part A: Conservation and Wise Use
of Resources (ConWUR)]

Presentation during

LearnT-SMArET with promotion of scientific/mathematical, problem-solving
and computational thinking skills

Blended-mode Training (7 November - 12 December 2019)

The following can be included as reference list for citation made with reference to this presentation:

Chin, C.K., Ng, L.L., Siti, N.F., Ong, C.T., Yeoh, P.K., Nabilah, A., Lee, K.S., Wan Mohd Azam, W.M., Toh, L.,
Hazura, A.B., Lay, Y.F. & Ng, K.T. (2019). Enhancing thinking and problem-solving skills through
transdisciplinary education with exemplary issue/project-based learning. Presentation during the ‘LearnT-
SMArET with promotion of scientific/ mathematical, problem-solving and computational thinking skills’
online training course (7/11-12/12/2019) organised by SEAMEO Secretariat & SEAMEO RECSAM.

Emails : [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] SEAMEO Regional Centre for
Education in Science and
Mathematics

Trends &
TrendIssasnudeisssues

Conservation and Wise
Use of Resources
(ConWUR)

Unit 1: Trends and Issues on ConWUR

At the end of Unit 1, learners should be able to :
• Describe the trends and issues related to

ConWUR
• Relate research findings associated with

ConWUR
• State the consequences of mismanagement of

resources
• Discuss the impact of consumerism and

personal responsibilities on ConWUR

Design
&

Facilitate
a

Project

Unit 2: Design and Facilitate a Project

At the end of Unit 2, learners should be able to :
• Discuss ConWUR efforts carried out in local and

international contexts
• Design and facilitate a ConWUR project

Planning ConWUR Lessons

with research/evidence-based output for publication

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Unit 3: Planning a ConWUR Lesson

At the end of Unit 3, learners should be able to :
• Describe the trends and issues related to

ConWUR
• Relate research findings associated with

ConWUR
• State the consequences of mismanagement of

resources
• Discuss the impact of consumerism and

personal responsibilities on ConWUR

Developing ConWUR Learning Culture

Unit 4: Developing Learning Culture for
ConWUR

At the end of Unit 4, learners should be able to :
• Decide upon the actions to help develop

Monitoring & Evaluating
ConWUR

Unit 5: Monitoring and Evaluating
ConWUR Learning

At the end of Unit 5, learners should be able to :
• Monitor a classroom ConWUR lesson
• Evaluate students’ ConWUR project
• List steps for students to self-monitor of positive

change in ConWUR practices