Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

We often assume that teaching materials can simply be translated from one language to the next. However, this couldn't be further from the truth, as learning comes with deep cultural aspects to it. Here, we attempt to discuss the challenges behind adapting one learning culture into another. Classrooms in certain regions tend to be much more one-directional and allow for less engagements. Implementing engaging activities in this environment comes with tremendous challenge and a lot of adaptations are required to deliver a successful engagement. In this talk, the author attempts to share upon his experiences and discusses some of the "hacks" in which we can slowly get students to become more familiar with "active" learning style in the classroom culture that are not accustomed to one.

Biography:

Matipon is a theoretical astrophysicist who has since work in full time public engagement. Apart from working as science communicator in Thailand, he is also the director of the International Training Centre in Astronomy under the auspices of UNESCO (ITCA) trying to help improve astronomy education in many countries.