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SUMMARY:O12 - Development of the Astronomy Teacher Training Curriculum and
  Learning Activities by the National Astronomical Research Institute of Th
 ailand (NARIT)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261123T071500Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261123T073000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Khomsan Thuree (NARIT - National Astronomical Resear
 ch Institute of Thailand (Public Organization))\nThe National Astronomical
  Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has consistently conducted astrono
 my workshop programs to enhance the capacity of in-service teachers since 
 its establishment in 2009. The primary objective is to elevate teachers' s
 ubject-matter knowledge and pedagogical skills\, which directly translates
  to the improved learning outcomes of their students. To ensure the curric
 ulum remains current and aligns with rapid scientific and technological ad
 vancements\, the program undergoes a systematic review and revision every 
 4 to 5 years. Although the NARIT curriculum is not strictly bound to the n
 ational core curriculum\, its continuous development is strategically desi
 gned to meet the modern professional needs of educators while aligning wit
 h the Institute’s visionary goals.\n\nRather than focusing solely on con
 ventional academic lectures\, the curriculum's framework emphasizes two pr
 imary strategic objectives. First\, it addresses scientific misconceptions
  - a critical challenge in science education. Assessments\, including pre-
  and post-tests alongside ongoing observational evaluations\, reveal that 
 many teachers hold misconceptions regarding fundamental phenomena\, such a
 s the apparent motion and phases of the Moon. Second\, the program focuses
  on developing innovative\, contemporary learning activities. These activi
 ties emphasize active learning and are intentionally designed to be practi
 cal\, allowing teachers to easily adapt and implement them in their respec
 tive classrooms.\n\nIn conclusion\, the periodic revision of the curriculu
 m ensures the training program remains modernized and highly engaging. A n
 otable indicator of its success is the significant re-entry rate of alumni
  teachers returning to acquire new skills and experience newly introduced 
 activities. Furthermore\, evaluation data confirm that this iterative proc
 ess effectively rectifies scientific misconceptions. The continuous implem
 entation of this program serves as a vital mechanism for driving and expan
 ding astronomical education and activities across the broader school syste
 m.\n\nKeywords: Astronomy Education\, Teacher Training\, Professional Deve
 lopment\, Scientific Misconceptions\, Active Learning.\n\nhttps://indico.n
 arit.or.th/event/238/contributions/882/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom III
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/882/
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