1ST MATHEMATICS SYMPOSIUM 2024
Wednesday, 18 Muharram 1446 / 24 July 2024
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Education today held the 1st Mathematics Symposium 2024 at the Musyawarah Hall, International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas.
Present as the Guest of Honour to launch the symposium was Yang Mulia Dayang Masdiah binti Haji Tuah, Director of the Department of Educators Management, Ministry of Education.
The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by a welcoming speech from Yang Mulia Dr. Roslena binti PDIS DSLJ Haji Johari, Head of Teachers Unit, Brunei Darussalam Leadership Teacher Academy (BDLTA), Department of Educators Management, Ministry of Education, as Co-Deputy Chairperson of the Symposium. The event continued with a speech from the Guest of Honour followed by the launching of the symposium.
The event proceded with a keynote speech titled 'Igniting Mathematical Minds through STEAM' by Yang Mulia Dr. Nor Azura binti Haji Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). The keynote speaker highlights the potential of mathematical modelling competency and Design Thinking to ignite mathematics minds through STEAM by making it more connected to real-world issues.
With the theme "Mathematics Renaissance: Inspiring Minds, Building Future-Ready Learners", the symposium aimed to showcase innovative teaching strategies and best practices that empower primary mathematics teachers to implement dynamic and effective methodologies in the classroom, fostering an engaging and enriching learning environment for students. In addition, it also aimed to provide a platform for primary mathematics teachers to foster collaboration and enhance networking opportunities, enabling the sharing of insights, experiences, and successful strategies that promote student success and proficiency in mathematics.
The morning session concluded with a workshop titled “A.I.-Enhanced Mathematical Instructions: Strategies for Educators" conducted by Yang Mulia Hajah Nor Irniwati binti Haji Ismail, Lead Facilitator from Teachers Unit, BDLTA, Department of Educators Management, Ministry of Education.
Meanwhile, the afternoon session comprised a workshop by Yang Mulia Dr. Nor Azura binti Haji Abdullah, titled "Igniting Mathematical Minds through STEAM: Hands-on activities", which provided primary mathematics teachers with the tools and strategies necessary to implement mathematics knowledge and skills into STEAM practical applications.
The symposium concluded with a closing remark by Yang Mulia Dr. Haji Ade Shahren bin Haji Suhaili, Lead Facilitator from the Teachers Unit, BDLTA, Department of Educators Management, Ministry of Education.
The symposium organized by the Teachers Unit, BDLTA, Department of Educators Management was attended by 282 participants comprising mathematics teachers from all government primary schools.
Also present were Heads of Departments, Senior Officers and Heads of Clusters of the Ministry of Education.
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SIMPOSIUM MATEMATIK KALI PERTAMA 2024
Hari Rabu, 18 Muharram 1446 / 24 Julai 2024
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Kementerian Pendidikan pada hari ini telah mengadakan Simposium Matematik Kali Pertama di Dewan Musyawarah, Pusat Persidangan Antarabangsa, Berakas.
Hadir selaku Tetamu Kehormat bagi merasmikan simposium ialah Yang Mulia Dayang Masdiah binti Haji Tuah, Pengarah Pengurusan Pendidik, Kementerian Pendidikan.
Majlis dimulakan dengan bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah dan Doa Selamat, diikuti dengan ucapan alu-aluan daripada Yang Mulia Dr. Roslena binti PDIS DSLJ Haji Johari, Ketua Unit Tenaga Pengajar, Akademi Kepimpinan dan Guru Brunei Darussalam (BDLTA), Jabatan Pengurusan Pendidik, Kementerian Pendidikan, selaku Timbalan Pengerusi Bersama Simposium. Majlis diteruskan dengan ucapan daripada Tetamu Kehormat dan diikuti dengan perasmian simposium.
Majlis diteruskan lagi dengan ucaptama bertajuk “Igniting Mathematical Minds through STEAM" yang disampaikan oleh Yang Mulia Dr. Nor Azura binti Haji Abdullah, Penolong Profesor, Institut Pendidikan Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (SHBIE), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). Penceramah ucaptama menekankan potensi kompetensi pemodelan matematik dan pemikiran reka bentuk untuk meningkatkan minda matematik melalui STEAM dengan menjadikannya lebih relevan dengan isu-isu dunia nyata.
Dengan tema “Mathematics Renaissance: Inspiring Minds, Building Future-Ready Learners", simposium ini bertujuan mempamerkan strategi pengajaran inovatif dan amalan terbaik yang memperkasakan guru matematik sekolah rendah untuk melaksanakan metodologi dinamik dan efektif dalam bilik darjah, memupuk persekitaran pembelajaran yang menarik dan memperkaya untuk pelajar. Selain itu, ia juga bertujuan untuk menyediakan platform bagi guru matematik sekolah rendah dalam menggalakkan kolaborasi dan meningkatkan peluang rangkaian, membolehkan perkongsian pandangan, pengalaman dan strategi yang mempromosikan kejayaan pelajar dan kecekapan dalam matematik.
Sesi pagi diakhiri dengan bengkel bertajuk "AI-Enhanced Mathematical Instructions: Strategies for Educators" yang dikendalikan oleh Yang Mulia Hajah Nor Irniwati binti Haji Ismail, Fasilitator Utama dari Unit Tenaga Pengajar, BDLTA, Jabatan Pengurusan Pendidik, Kementerian Pendidikan.
Sesi petang pula diteruskan dengan bengkel oleh Yang Mulia Dr. Nor Azura binti Haji Abdullah, yang bertajuk "Igniting Mathematical Minds through STEAM: Hands-on activities", yang mempersiapkan guru matematik sekolah rendah dengan alat dan strategi yang diperlukan untuk melaksanakan pengetahuan dan kemahiran matematik ke dalam aplikasi praktikal STEAM.
Simposium diakhiri dengan ucapan penutup oleh Yang Mulia Dr. Haji Ade Shahren bin Haji Suhaili, Fasilitator Utama dari Unit Tenaga Pengajar, BDLTA, Jabatan Pengurusan Pendidik, Kementerian Pendidikan.
Simposium yang dianjurkan oleh Unit Tenaga Pengajar, BDLTA, Jabatan Pengurusan Pendidik ini dihadiri oleh seramai 282 peserta yang terdiri daripada guru matematik dari semua sekolah rendah kerajaan.
Turut hadir ialah Ketua-Ketua Jabatan, Pegawai-Pegawai Kanan dan Ketua-Ketua Kluster dari Kementerian Pendidikan.
