STEM2047 | Workshops & Talks

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If you have any questions about filling out this form, please contact: holisticscience.teachers@gmail.com

Holistic Science Teaching: An International Teachers' Fellowship & Workshop

• INSTRUCTIONS This form is compulsory to apply for Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship and Workshop. It will take between 20-30 minutes to fill out this form properly. Kindly provide us as much information about yourself, your teaching style, and your teaching challenges as possible as this is the only information we have to decide if you're a good fit for the programme. PLEASE DON'T USE CHATGPT OR ANOTHER GENAI TOOL TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AS THEY PERTAIN TO YOUR EXPERIENCES AND YOUR DIFFICULTIES. In addition to this form, there is also a quick (less than 10 minute) Science Literacy, Attitudes, and Culture Survey which helps us benchmark you against previous applicants. That survey, however, does not contribute to your application and is useful only once you're selected. You will be directed to that survey once you submit this application form. Doing both should not take more than 30 minutes of your time.

PART A: STUDENT TEACHER'S BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• Name of Student Teacher *
• Date of Birth: *
• Email Address: *
• Contact Information
• Name of Current Institution (School or College): *
• Teaching Experience - I: *
  General Science (Matric/FSc Stream)General Science (O/A Levels Stream)General Science (Madrassa Stream)MYP (International Baccalaureate Stream)Other
• Teaching Experience II
  Which grades do you teach?Grades 1-5Grades 6-8Grades 9-12
• Teaching Experience - III: *Please describe your overall teaching experience? What subjects, grades/classes/sections, how many lessons per week, and for how long have you been teaching in this position or generally? etc.
• Have you done your Holistic Science Teaching Programme? *
  LUMS 2019Online 2020LUMS 2022Online 2022Bandung 2023AKU-IED 2024None

PART B: SUPERVISOR'S INFORMATION

• Supervisor's Name:
• Supervisor's Position:
• Supervisor's Contact No: *
• Supervisor's Email: *
• Do you have supervisor's endorsement / permission to apply for the Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship *
  YesNoI will get endorsement/permission before Interview

PART C: Experience of Science Teaching

• COMPULSORY: In 500 words or less, Please tell us about your experience of Science Teaching in the classroom? *
  What are the key challenges you face, how do you address these challenges in the classroom? What is your philosophy of Teaching Science?
• COMPULSORY: In less than 500 words, please describe how how do you lesson planning in your school? Is there a formal template given to you? What sources do you consult before planning a lesson? What process do you go through to plan and deliver a lesson? *
  OR If you've had experience of Training or Evaluating Teachers, tell us what context and how do you train and evaluate teachers for?
• COMPULSORY: Please write/list 3 most challenging, perplexing, and insightful questions that you get from your students in your science classroom? *

Part D: Quick Questions about Teaching Practice & Science Literacy, Attitude, and Culture

• Instructions Please answer as truthfully as possible. These answers have no bearing on your selection. They are only meant to benchmark how applicants, generally, feel or what they struggle with.
• How effectively do you connect abstract scientific concepts (e.g., atomic structures, evolution) to real-world examples that engage students? *
  Very effectiveQuite effectiveSomewhat EffectiveNot effectiveNot effective at all
• To what extent do you feel confident in explaining the relationship between science and ethics, philosophy, or religion when students ask? *
  Very effective.Quite effectiveSomewhat effectiveSomewhat ineffectiveNot Effective at all.
• How effectively do you feel you can address students' "big questions" (e.g., the purpose of life, origins of the universe) in the context of your science curriculum? *
  Very EffectiveQuite effectiveSomewhat effectiveSomewhat ineffectiveNot Effective at all.
• How frequently do students in your class engage in thinking and disucssing critically about the broader implications of scientific concepts (e.g., societal, environmental, ethical)? *
  Almost EverydayMost daysOccasionallyRarelyAlmost Never
• How often to you adapt your lesson plans based on student feedback and current events and happenings in your classroom? *
  Almost EverydayMost DaysOccasionallyRarelyAlmost Never
• How often your students as deeper and bigger questions such as purpose of life, origins of the universe in the context of your science classroom? *
  Almost EverydayMost DaysOccasionallyRarelyAlmost Never
• How effective do you feel are you in answering such deeper and bigger questions such as purpose of life, origins of the universe in the context of your science classroom? *
  Very effectiveQuite effectiveSomewhat effectiveSomewhat ineffectiveNot Effective at all.
• How did you hear about the Holistic Teaching of Science Workshop *
  FacebookThrough your School (Administration)GoogleOur Website (pif.org.pk)InstagramFrom another (Teacher) ColleagueDirect Email from organisers via email (or nomination by another teacher)Email from a partner organisation (LUMS, PIF, KSS, etc.)
• Nominate Fellows Teachers Please nominate up to 3 Fellow Teachers who you find competent for Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship.
• Name of Teacher 1 *
• Email of Teacher 1: *
• Name of Teacher 2: *
• Email of Teacher 2 *
• Name of Teacher 3:
• Email of Teacher 3:
• ADDITIONAL STEP: Science Literacy, Attitudes, and Culture Survey. INSTRUCTIONS: Once you click to submit, you will be taken to an Online Survey of Science Literacy, Attitudes and Culture on our partner website (muslim-science.com). This survey shall take less than 10 minutes to fill out. It does NOT have any bearing on your selection for this programme (which only requires filling out this form, in-person zoom interview and classroom video recording) but the science survey will be used to benchmark you, anonymously, against prior applicants to the programme.

Course and Payment Options

• Course Option you'd like to Attend? *
  Introductory Discounts on these fees are available for July-Dec 2025 Cohort only. Teachers paying themselves may avail 25% discount, and Schools paying in bulk may avail 40% discounts. Additional Discounts are available for public schools and low cost private schools.Option 1: Asynchronous Self-Paced MOOC (Course Completion Certificate Only) - PKR 7,500Option 2: Asynchronous Fellowship (Self-Paced Course + Certification) - PKR 17,500 - BEST VALUEOption 3: Synchronous Teaching (Live Course + Certification) - PKR 32,500 - HIGHEST LEARNINGOption 4: Holistic Science Master Trainer (Includes Option 3 and more) - PKR 100,000 - HIGHEST LEARNING
• Payment Options *
  Introductory Discounts on these fees are available for July-Dec 2025 Cohort only. Teachers paying themselves may avail 25% discount, and Schools paying in bulk may avail 40% discounts.Teacher PayingSchool Paying for 1-4 TeachersSchool Paying in Bulk (5+ Registrations)
• Does your School Qualify for Discount? *
  Additional Discounts are available for Public Schools and Low Cost Private and NGO schools (75% discount). You may have to provide evidence of the status/highest fee charged at your school to claim this discount.Public School (Monthly fee < $5 per month)Low Cost Private or NGO School (Monthly fee < $15 per month)

 

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(REGISTRATION FOR HOLISTIC SCIENCE TEACHING WORKSHOP & FELLOWSHIP)

Normal Registrations are now closed. However, we have a few additional slots that will be filled on an ongoing basis. Kindly fill out the form below to apply.

Holistic Science Teacher Workshop & Fellowship 2025 (REGISTER HERE)

(Download pdf of Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship Poster + Programme Modes & Investment Flyer)

(Download Detailed pdf Brochure of Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship)

(Download Detailed pdf Brochure of Holistic Master Trainer Programme)

World Science Collaborative Ltd (United Kingdom), in collaboration with, ASEAN’s Science Teachers Training body – The South East Asian Ministerial Organisation – QITEP In Science (SEAMEO-QITEP), Indonesia; School of Sciences and Engineering (SBASSE) at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), The Aga Khan University – Institute of Education Development (AKU-IED), and partners  Khawarzimi Science Society (KSS), Lahore; Pakistan Innovation Foundation, Pakistan, and STEMx – STEM School for the World presents an innovative virtual teacher training workshop for teachers across Pakistan.

Teaching of science is often siloed and compartmentalised where the  teacher delivers the content in the classroom but does not relate the scientific knowledge to the real world or the diverse body of knowledge available in disciplines such as history, philosophy, religion and ethics. In doing so, they run the risk of leaving the scientific learning unconnected, or much worse, leaving the students more confused than informed.

It is absolutely critical, therefore, to teach science holistically i.e. connect the learning in the classroom with the real world, for example, by:

* Bringing together knowledge from diverse sources and disciplines such as science, history, philosophy, religion, and ethics?

* Using hands-on experiments and play to bring inspiration and insight in the science classroom?

* Planning lessons that adequately address the curious minds of students and encourage critical inquiry?

*  Addressing Big Philosophical Questions that stem from scientific discoveries such as Big Bang, Multiverses, Genetics, Evolution, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

The Holistic Teaching of Science Workshop is OPEN to ALL Teachers of Science in Middle & High School (Grades 6-12) at any public, private, or religious (madrassa) school who struggles with teaching modern science in the classroom and wants to do better.

The Holistic Science Teaching Online Workshop is 9th Workshop (1st Global Workshop) that will be carried out during July 2025 with classroom implementation happening between Aug and Dec 2025. The Workshop has been developed by an Expert Faculty Team comprising scientists, science educators, and philosophers such as:

• Prof. Nidhal Guessoum, Professor of Astrophysics, American University of Sharjah (AUS), Science Communicators, and author of Young Muslim’s Guide to Modern Science
• Prof. Noman ul Haq, Prof and Dean of School of Humanities and Liberal Arts at University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
• Prof. Sabieh Anwar, Physicist and Science Communicator, Lahore University of Mgmt. Sciences (LUMS) and the co-founder of Khawarzimi Science Society (KSS)
• Dr. Faisal Khan, Asst. Professor & Principal Investigator, Precision Medicine Lab & co-Founder Peshawar 2.0 and SynbioKP
• Dr. Abubakr Muhammad, Professor and Director of Center for Water Informatics WIT), Lahore University of Mgmt. Sciences (LUMS)
• Dr. Tasneem Anwar, Asst. Prof. of Science Education, AKU-Institute of Educational Development, Karachi, Pakistan
• Dr. Athar Osama, Science Policymaker and Founder of World Science Collaborative Ltd, Pakistan Innovation Foundation and STEMx, Pakistan

THE APPLICATION & FELLOWSHIP PROCESS:

Stage 1: Teachers are welcome to apply through our application form by March 31, 2025. (Date extended for small number of empty slots)

Stage 2: Teachers will submit a Video Recording of a Live Lecture in the Classroom (by April 30, 2025).

Stage 3: Zoom Interviews will be carried out between May 10-20. Teachers will be required to submit a Letter of Support from their principal/academic supervisor indicating that they have permission to apply the learning in their classrooms along with proof of payment of programme fee by May 31, 2025.

Stage 4: A Final List of Selected Teachers shall be announced by June 15, 2025 and advance readings and portal access shall be provided.

Stage 5: Online (Hybrid) Teacher Workshop will run over 5 days (July 11-12, 18-19, and Aug 1) during Jul-Aug 2025 (via Zoom).

Stage 6: Classroom Implementation and Video Evaluation and feedback will begin Aug 10 – Nov 30 2025.

The Language of the Workshop shall be English. Functional understanding English is mandatory.

Selected Teachers may, however, teach in any language in their classrooms.

REGISTRATION DETAILS & PROGRAMME OPTIONS: 

Programme Investment: Multiple Programme Modes (Choose the one that meets your budget + goals)

• PKR 7,500 – Self-Paced, Asynchronous (Certificate of Online Course Completion | No Fellowship)
• PKR 17,500 – Self-Paced, Asynchronous (Fellowship + Certification)
• PKR 32,500 – Synchronous & Live Instruction (Fellowship + Certification)

Introductory Discounts are available for Individual Teachers (25%) and Schools paying in Bulk (40% for 5+ registrations). Additional discounts are also available for Public Schools (< $5 / month student tuition), Low Cost Private Schools (< $10 / month student tuition), and mid-Tier Private Schools (< $50 / month student tuition).

Teachers must be employed and scheduled to teach 6-12 grade science at their school during school term Aug – Dec 2025

Teachers from all around the world are encouraged to apply. However, course will be taught in English and access to high quality livestreaming internet in the area is a REQUIREMENT.

Seats may be limited so apply as soon as possible. Admissions may be made on a rolling basis for the convenience of the attendees

PAST PROGRAMMES:

STEMx & PAKISTAN INNOVATION FOUNDATION

& ICE2 at the NUST College of EME

Presents

STEM 2.0: Advanced Aeronautics Progamme 2022

STEM 2.0: Advanced Aeronautics Programme is a hands-on Programme designed to give aspiring aeronautics engineers and innovators theoretical and practical grounding in theory and principles of flight, model building, testing, and flying. 

Programme Dates: February 17-22, 2022 (Residential Programme)

Programme Venue: Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at ICE2 (NUST College of EME, Rawalpindi)

Who Can Attend:

• (1) STEMx Alums
• (2) 16-20 year olds with basic knowledge of Aeronautics.*
• (3) 1st and 2nd year University Students with basic knowledge of Aero, Mechanical, Space, and Physics.*

Programme Fee: PKR 24,000/- (includes accommodation, meals, materials, visit, etc.)

* May require the candidate to pass an online test and an interview to qualify.

PAST PROGRAMMES:

NATIONAL STEM SCHOOL

In collaboration with

PAKISTAN INNOVATION FOUNDATION

presents

STEMx – Game Design and Development Workshop for Kids 10-18

CREATING A BETTER WORLD BEGINS BY IMAGINING ONE

JOIN STEM SCHOOL’S GAME DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AND WIN!

National STEM School, in collaboration with Pakistan Innovation Foundation, announces a Game Design Workshop for kids 10-18 that will prepare them to code a game for submission to the global Code Game Challenge by XPrize Connect!

Creating a better world starts with imagining one. Young innovators ages 10-18 across the globe are invited to create new fun games that envision and ultimately help build a better future for everyone. By incorporating inspiration and creativity from the next generation, these new games will allow young creators to hone critical skills in coding and game design to shape the technology in their world, rather than be shaped by it. Join the challenge to create fun and immersive video games that entertain and dare to imagine creative solutions to some of the biggest global challenges.

A 5 week hands-on Game Design and Development Workshop will run from Sept 1 to Oct 10th, 2 hours a day, 3 days a week plus 1-2 of practice every day. Kids will learn to design and develop a game on Unity and publish it on CodeGames platform (https://www.codegameschallenge.org)*

Salient Details:

Competition Name: CODE GAMES CHALLENGE by XPRIZE CONNECT

Programme Dates: Sept 1, 2020 – Oct 10, 2020

Sessions: 3 times/wk, 2 hrs/session + 1-2 hrs/day practice.

System Requirements: Zoom with high speed internet
Desktop or Laptop with Unity Installed.

Programme Fee: PKR 15,000/-

Course Instructor: The Course will be taught be the amazing Syed Basit Ali who runs Game Design Courses for ITU as well as the STEM School at LUMS. Basit is excellent with kids and really works well with them.

Apply by filling out the form below by: Aug 28, 2020

PAST PROGRAMMES:

Future STEM Leaders Retreat

PART A: Student's Biographical Information

• Name of Student: *
• Date of Birth: *
• Student's Email Address: *
• Student's Contact Information
• Name of Current Institution (School or College): *
• Programme of Study: *
  Pre-Matric/O/A LevelsMatricO LevelsA LevelsInternational BaccalaureateOther
• Subjects of Study (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computers, etc.)

Part B: Student's Level of Preparation

• Please describe your level of expertise in ROBOTICS. *
  No Experience (Never Done It Before!)Some Experience (Done a Course or Two)Considerable Experience (Done Things Independently)I am an Expert Roboticist!
• Please Describe your level of expertise in PROGRAMMING. *
  No Experience (Never Done It Before!)Some Experience (Done a Course or Two)Considerable Experience (Done Things Independently)I am an Expert Programmer!
• Please describe your level of expertise in ELECTRONICS/ARDUINO. *
  No Experience (Never Done It Before!)Some Experience (Done a Course or Two)Considerable Experience (Done Things Independently)I am an Expert Electronics Hobbyist!
• Please describe your level of expertise in AERONAUTICS. *
  No Experience (Never Done It Before!)Some Experience (Done a Course or Two)Considerable Experience (Done Things Independently)I am an Expert Aeromodeller!
• If any of the answers to the above questions is "Considerable Experience" or "Expert," Please describe what you have done to claim that.
  This question is designed to identify those at an advanced level. We may try to provide some more advanced challenges to such participants.
• Student's Science Achievement Status *
  Alum of National STEM School 2016 (LUMS)Alum of National STEM School 2017 (LUMS)Alum of National STEM School 2018 (LUMS)Alum of National STEM School: Makers Camp 2018 (CCH)None of the above.
• Tell us about your academic scores in the last grade that you finished? Specifically tell us about your grades overall and in Science Subjects? *
  This shall constitute a very small part of the overall evaluation.

PART C: Parent/Guardian's Information

• Father's (or Guardian's) Name:
• Father's (or Guardian's) Occupation or Position:
• Guardian's Contact No: *
• Guardian's Email: *
• Residential Address: *

PART D: ESSAY QUESTION - Motivation for Future STEM Leaders Retreat

• In no more than 500 words, tell us what you want to become when you grow up? And what are you today that is unique to make it happen? *

Would you like to Nominate 3 of your Friends to Attend the Future STEM Leaders Summer Retreat with you?

• Email Address of Friend 1:
• Email Address of Friend 2:
• Email Address of Friend 3:
• How Did you Hear about National STEM School or Future Innovative STEM Leaders Retreat? *Write Facebook, Linkedin or Social Media. Through your school, or the name of a friend who told you about it.

 

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Register here to Apply for STEM Retreat

The Future Leaders of STEM Retreat is a unique and intense 3-day Summer Camp for 13-18 year olds from all across the country to experience hands-on Science, 21st Century Skills, and much more in the backdrop of the Iconic Habib Public School, Karachi.

The STEM Leaders Retreat is brought to you by Pakistan Innovation Foundation – PIF AND The National STEM School, in partnership with Habib Public School (Enrichment Office) and partners Pakistan Space Science Education Center (PSSEC), POPUP Learning / Tajarbagah, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (CEME), and CECOS University.*

THE RETREAT Offers:

PROGRAMME FEE is PKR 15,000, which does not include travel costs. Programme is for Day Scholars Only.

10% Early Bird Discount for those completing the admission process before Dec 23, 2019.

Oversees Pakistanis and Expats’ students are also welcome. Oversees Parents are encouraged to write to info@pif.org.pk to inquire about Fees and Logistical Arrangements.

IN ORDER TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT, you must do the following:

• STEP 1: Fill out the Registration Form (Day 1)
• STEP 2: Confirmation of Eligibility/Selection plus Payment Details (by Day 3)
• STEP 3: Deposit Payment and Submit Proof of Payment (by Day 5).

Application deadline is Dec 28, 2019 (or as soon as limited spots are taken). Register here to Apply for STEM Retreat

* To be Confirmed.

Thank you for taking time to Pre-Nominate your favourite Innovators/ Innovations for 2018!

Pakistan’s Only National Innovation Awards to recognize and honor Pakistan’s leading innovators – both individuals and institutions/companies – that successfully made remarkable achievements.

The nominations are sought in 12 different categories:

1. Most Innovative University
2. Social / Development Innovation
3. Corporate/Business Innovation
4. Most Innovative Tech Startup 
5. Finance/Fintech Innovation
6. Civic Innovation
7. Government Innovation
8. Health Innovation
9. Education Innovation
10. Agri+Rural Innovation
11. Industry Innovation
12. Art and Design Innovation

In addition to the above 12 categories, three (03) SPECIAL AWARDS are also conferred: a Young Innovative Talent Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Peoples’ Choice Innovator of the Year Award.