100 teachers from Mindanao undergo small-scale chemistry training

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00:00 Over a hundred secondary school teachers across Mindanao were brought together by a small-scale chemical training program

00:06 to revolutionize science education in the region.

00:09 Various institutions have organized the training on innovative small-scale chemical techniques,

00:14 reducing chemical reactions, and using plastic instead of glassware.

00:19 Lu Antonio of PIA Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, for the details.

00:25 A groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing science education

00:30 has brought together over 100 secondary school teachers from different parts of Mindanao for training.

00:36 The small-scale chemistry training program was jointly organized by the Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited,

00:42 the Chemical Society of Thailand,

00:44 in partnership with the Premier Research Institute of Science and Mathematics of the Mindanao State University

00:50 and the Iligan Institute of Technology, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs,

00:55 and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Public Affairs.

00:59 The training focused on imparting innovative small-scale chemistry techniques,

01:03 which involve reducing the scale of chemical reactions roughly 1,000 times lesser

01:08 and conducting experiments using plastic materials instead of traditional glassware.

01:14 These techniques not only prove to be more cost-effective,

01:17 but also enhance safety protocols, making chemistry experiments more accessible and engaging for students.

01:24 We picked the small-scale because the small-scale allows you to do that in just normal environment,

01:31 like in the classroom. You don't have to have the laboratory or something.

01:34 And the set-up of the kits does not take a lot of time,

01:40 so the teacher can handle that by their own.

01:43 So that will enhance more practical lessons in the school.

01:48 MSU IIT plans to replicate this program to more schools.

01:53 We hope we can actually replicate this program so that we can train more secondary teachers

02:00 that can do this kind of innovative approach to lab experiments without really spending so much,

02:06 without the need of a laboratory facilities,

02:09 but you can actually do your experiments inside the classroom with minimal cost

02:14 and also with minimal risk to the students.

02:17 Abdul Basit Barabato, a teacher from Munay National High School, felt delighted.

02:22 According to him, teaching chemistry became a challenge, especially in the hinterland areas.

02:27 This is why they employed alternative teaching methods.

02:31 He said the training in the chemistry education kits provided to them will be helpful in their teaching.

02:37 Thank you for this opportunity. Thank you for sharing their knowledge.

02:44 Actually, this is really a great opportunity, not only to me, but to the whole secondary teachers.

02:51 I am thankful because I experienced this one-in-a-lifetime experience.

02:56 Meanwhile, Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Duterte Carpio

03:02 conveyed a message of thanks to the organizers

03:05 and emphasized the significant role of teachers in cultivating curiosity, creativity,

03:10 rational, scientific inquiry, and experiential learning.

03:14 She stressed the investment in STEM instructors' professional development to enhance education in the country.

03:21 Lu Antonio of PIA Iligan-Citileno del Norte, for The Nation.