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A presentation in English language by Lotte Renault of CARE (sponsors of LAFAEK magazine) on Why Should we Study Science, from the Formal Education stream of the Conference 'Transforming Timor-Leste for sustainable development, human rights and peace, orgnized by Victoria University and the National University of Timor Loro Sa'e, Dili, July 2009
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Lotte Renault of LAFAEK magazine on Why study Science?
A presentation in English language by Lotte Renault of CARE (sponsors of LAFAEK magazine) on Why Should we Study Science, from the Formal Education stream of the Conference 'Transforming Timor-Leste for sustainable development, human rights and peace, orgnized by Victoria University and the National University of Timor Loro Sa'e, Dili, July 2009
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A presentation in English language by Lotte Renault of CARE (sponsors of LAFAEK magazine) on Why Should we Study Science, from the Formal Education stream of the Conference 'Transforming Timor-Leste for sustainable development, human rights and peace, orgnized by Victoria University and the National University of Timor Loro Sa'e, Dili, July 2009
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Lafaek Project CARE International Timor Leste Is this science? Is this science? Or is this science? Science = logical solutions for a better life Science learnt in the classroom = solutions for our lives? Science for what? • Agriculture – Better management – Identifying opportunities – Increased production – Smaller time spent in agricultural tasks – Food security – Creating economical resources Science for what? • Health – Disease prevention – Better nutrition using local resources – Looking for health treatment – Avoiding hazards Science for what? • Training Human Resources – Develop logical thinking – Quality control – Demand for technicians – Identify opportunities – Develop industries and commerce Science for what? • Understanding Timor – Using natural resources – Environmental conservation – Energy management – Identifying opportunities and hazards Science for what? • Understanding Timor-Leste in a wider context – Pride in being Timorese; ready to be a citizen of the world – Universal laws – Environmental changes – Worldwide efforts The average daily life of a young Timorese woman in a rural area: – Heavy domestic work: carrying water, gathering firewood – Heavy work in agriculture, drought, poor harvests, plagues – Limited or absent power supply – Limited access to information – Many children – Poor nutrition – Environmental hazards – Malaria, dengue, parasites, anemia Average amount of chores performed daily by girls and boys in grades 5-6, in Timor-Leste (2009) Add a bit of science and you have…. – Safe water supply – Use of alternative energies – Good agricultural management • Enriching the soil • Choosing crops adequate to the soil type and local climate • Managing plagues • Good animal husbandry – Family planning – Increased food availability and quality – Increased access to information →improved health – Environmental management → disaster risk reduction My great- Me grandmoth er
What made the difference?
Science. Teaching Science in Timor- Leste • The Lafaek children magazines: presenting integrated science in a child- friendly, meaningful way
• Distributed to 320,000 students and
teachers in all Timorese schools from G1 to G9 Science can: • Improve our lives • Promote a fair society • Promote gender balance • Make us think beyond our cultural and social boundaries • Help to overcome prejudices. Lafaek is a tool to: • Increase Timorese children’s knowledge about their own country • Increase scientific knowledge useful in the Timorese context • Help Timorese children understand the world around them • Build a better society through knowledge.
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