The Physical Science Subject Advisers of the Free State
recently attended a two day Physics Teachers' Workshop and Conference, sponsored
and organised by Siyavula and the St John's College Science Department, at St John's College in Johannesburg.
Within the lovely setting of St John's College, delegates
were treated on an excellent, stimulating and interesting programme.
Day 1
Natalia Kavalenia, Product Sales & Distribution Co-ordinator of Siyavula welcomed delegates with tea and coffee.
Day 1
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| Natalia Kavalenia |
Natalia Kavalenia, Product Sales & Distribution Co-ordinator of Siyavula welcomed delegates with tea and coffee.
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| Mark Horner |
Dr Mark Horner, CEO of Siyavula, welcomed delegates and explained the idea behind having such a conference for the professional development of physics teachers.
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| Paul Edey |
The opening address was done by Mr Paul Edey, Headmaster of St John’s College.
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| Simon Connell |
Prof. Simon Connell of the University of Johannesburg gave the keynote presentation on Particle Physics. What an exciting world is waiting for young people knowing quantum physics!
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| Peter Bohacek |
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| Kosma von Maltitz |
Before the spitbraai and stargazing the evening with Kosma von Maltitz, Dr Mark Horner explained Siyavula's Intelligent Practice Concept to delegates.
Day 2
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| Gabrielle Wills |
Gabrielle Wills from the University of Stellenbosch gave the keynote address on An Economist's View on South African Education. One was once again under the impression of the huge challenges of South African education.
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| Megan Beckett |
Megan Beckett followed with The Science of Learning: Bridging Learning Research and Teaching Practice.
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| Spencer Wheaton |
Dr Spencer Wheaton spoke on Faraday to Einstein: Two Extraordinary Scientists and Some Challenging Physics.
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| Adam Reynolds |
Adam Reynolds and Megan Beckett ran the last two workshops on Physics Cartography: Mapping Concepts and Charting Routes Through a Sea of Formulae.
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| Colleen Henning |
The day ended with Dr Mark Horner and Dr Colleen Henning, HOD of the Science Department at St John's College, on Professional Development Strategies.
Our thanks to the Free State Department of Education and Miss Janetta Nel, CES of Science and Technology, for making it possible for Subject Advisers to attend the conference.
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| Henry Welman, Bennie Bisschoff, Kosma von Maltitz and Janetta Nel |
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| Top left: Marnus Kleinhans and Melanie Louw. Right: Motseki Sefo and Adam Reynolds |
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| Top left: Bennie Bisschoff, Kosma von Maltitz and Janetta Nel. Top and bottom right: Melanie Louw, Henry Welman and Bennie Bisschoff |
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| Top - left to right: Madewa Zapi, Motseki Sefo, Adam Reynolds, Thabang Ntsie & Modie Mafojane Bottom middle: Megan Beckett and Kosma von Maltitz with the lovely surroundings of St John's College |
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| Top left: Madewa Zapi, Motseki Sefo, Adam Reynolds Thabang Ntsie and Modie Mafojane Middle left: Marnus Kleinhans and Melanie Louw Bottom left: Melanie Louw, Adam Reynolds and Henry Welman Right: Adam Reynolds, Thabang Ntsie & Modie Mafojane |
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| Adam Reynolds and Henry Welman in front of St John's College |
An excellent experience! Thanks the the Free State Department of Education, Siyavula and St John's College!
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