10th APEC-Tsukuba International Conference

Innovation of Mathematics Education Through Lesson Study.
Challenges on Energy Efficiency on STEM and Cross-boarder Education.
February 11–15, 2016
University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan

Papua New Guinea Presentations on; Major Issues on Energy in Papua New Guinea
 Reforms in PNG in relation to STEM
 Possible Lessons Studies for Cross Boarder

Steven Hupigo Tandale,
Department of Education
Papua New Guinea

Fifaia Matainaho, (PhD)
Higher Education, Research, Science &Technology
Papua New Guinea

MAP OF Papua New Guinea

Introduction

Papua New Guinea
PNG occupies the Eastern half of the Island of New
Guinea, just North of Australia, many outlyingislands. The Indonesian province of West Papua (IranJaya) to the West.
• Consist of 4 regions, 22 Provinces & 89 districts• 800 + Languages & varying Cultures• English Official Language in schools & business• Land area: 452,860 sq km• Population: (2014 est.) 6,552,730• Capital City: Port Moresby

Introduction• Government: Constitutional Monarchy• Current Prime Minister: Peter O’Neil• Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II• Governor General: Sir Michael Ogio
• 1 Governor per provinces & a Nationalmember/district• Monetary Unit: Kina, (PGK)Major Issues on Energy
Energy consumption• 0.5 toe/capita,
Non-renewable Energy• Fossil Fuel , (49%)
Renewable Energy• Hydro +Geothermal (10%)• Biomass (39%), (pngbiomas.com)• Gas, (2%)• Solar Energy• Wind PowerPNG Energy Demand & Supply Outlook (Summary)• Papua New Guinea will become a major LNG exporter with thestart-up of LNG export projects after 2014.
• Papua New Guinea’s total primary energy supply is projectedto increase from 2.2 Mtoe in 2010 to 6.7 Mtoe in 2035; fuel gasfor LNG liquefaction accounts for a significant portion of thisincrease.
• Papua New Guinea may shift from a net oil exporter to a netoil importer after 2020 unless new reserves of oil are found.
• Papua New Guinea has a significant hydroelectric andgeothermal potential. The government plans to either build or
upgrade 800 MW of hydro electricity and over 500 MW ofgeothermal generating capacity within the next 10–15 years toprovide a reliable and affordable electricity supply

Major Issues on Energy
Renewable Energy- Land- Money
Non-Renewable- Money
Inefficiency- PNG PowerPNG Electricity Consumption is 3.116 billion kWh,(2010 est.) (indexmundi.com)

Reforms in PNG in relation to STEM• PNG Curriculum Reform- Standard Based Curriculum, will captured
STEM Contents and concepts- Primary & Secondary School Level

Reforms in PNG in relation to STEM
• Curriculum Framework to capture STEM
• Content on STEM
• Practical lessons• Teachers preparations• Create awarenessKey Learning
Area
Mathematics

ElementaryLower
Primary

Upper
PrimaryLower
Scondary

KEY LEARNING AREA

Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

Upper
SecondaryMathematics
Extension
Maths A
Maths Core(Maths B)

Science &Technology

EngineeringScienceScienceScienceScience

Life Maths
Science

Environmental Biology
studies
Chemistry
AppliedPhysics
ScienceTo be captured at the Tertiary Institutions &TVET Education

Possible Lessons Studies for Cross Boarder• PNG has 4 regions, 22 provinces 89 districts and 800+
Languages and similar Cultures• Lesson studies will be administered within the country
by using mobile phones & visitations, ICT- Provinces, eg. Two or more schools in several
provinces share ideas and lesson plans on STEM witheach other, Highlands Region & Islands/Coastal region- Several Teacher training institutions linked to eachother through internet and sharing ideas on STEMand impart on trainee teachers and students throughpractical teaching

Possible Lessons Studies for Cross Boarder• FODE (Flexible & Open Distance Education)
established across the 22 provinces & even in
the districts are good avenues to start STEM.
• A success story on “SMS Story” using mobile
phone SMS trailed in Madang & Simbu
province in PNG is a good example, (mobilestory Research Project, (Papua New Guinea /www.frontlinesms.com) (SMS Story: impact Assessment
Report 2013/VSO www.vsointernational.org)

Possible Lessons Studies for Cross Border• PNG already have networking with its regional
neighbors, the Pacific countries,• For example; Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy
Assessment, (PILNA); Pacific Benchmarking for
Education Results, (PaBER ) (www.eqap.org.fj)n & Early
Grade Reading Assessment, (EGRA), Early Grade
Mathematics Assessment, (EGMA)• JICA funded EQUITV Project• These networks can ENHANCE Cross Border LessonStudy with APEC Economies.

Conclusions• Capture the Energy STEM content in the reformedCurriculum• Identify the Key Learning Area for STEM,• Identify the Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes + Values• Identify the content standards statements• Plan STEM Activities,• Identify supporting resources• Create awarenessOur first task is to do policy submission to DoE and seek
Board of Studies Approval.

EM TASOL…TANKIU BADA HEREA