Programme - British Council Schools Online

6PLENARY 21220 -1345 hrsPerspective on Mathematics and Science Education around theWorldChris Tweedale, Director, Director of Schools and Young People Group(SYPG) Wales1345 - 1430 Lunch BreakDr Parvin Sinclair, Director, NCERT, IndiaJohn Duggan, Head, Lampton School, UKMr Xu, Jianguong, Vice Director, The Education Bureau of ChengduQingyang District, ChinaDr Mohammad Kaykobad, Professor CSE Department, BUET, BangladeshDr. Muhannad Beidas, Chief Field Education Programme, UNRWA/WestBank, PalestineFacilitator: Susan Douglas, British CouncilWORKSHOP 1Theme :Science and Mathematics Education: Widening ScopeTheme Lead: Dr Pravin Sinclair, Director – NCERT,New Delhi1430 – 1530 hrs Case Study 1: Professor Vijaya S Varma, Director, Administration andPlanning, Ambedkar University,Case Study 2: Mr Xu, Jianguong, The Education Bureau of ChengduQingyang District, ChinaCase Study 3: Tom Andrews TES India, Web Science Resources1530-1630 hrs Working Group Leaders: Gouri Srivastava, Susan Douglas, BaldevSinghThere is need to ensure that there is equity and access to scienceeducation of high quality for every child to prepare them to succeedin a knowledge economy. Participants, in three groups are expected toaddress the issue of inequality achievement in science and mathematicsacross gender, marginalized communities and learners with specialeducation needs amongst others in relation to the three outcomes ofthe working groups.1630 – 1700 hrs Feedback from the Group Leaders1900 – 2100 hr Reception DinnerBritish Council Division, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi