The IAEA TCP 2018-2021 on“Educating Secondary Studentsand Science Teachers on
Nuclear Science and Technology”
RAS0079

Jane Gerardo-Abaya
Section Head, TCAP
IAEAFeb 2018

Supporting Sustainability and Networking of National Nuclear
Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Region, RAS0065

To support technological refurbishment of national nuclear
institutions in the Asia and the Pacific region throughpromotion of regional networking among them to exchange
expertise in areas of relative excellence and comparativetechnological advantage.

2012-20152Supporting Sustainability and Networking of National Nuclear
Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Region, RAS0065(2012-2015)
Dec 2012: Workshop on innovative approaches to a model forsustainable human resources development and outreach.
• To highlight common elements for HRD and outreach programmes, basedon international good practices and lessons learned;• To develop a hybrid model for HRD and outreach programmes that can be
tailored according to national needs

3Conclusions (2012)•The approaches of HRD and outreach vary from country to country and that
there is still little synergy between the two areas, both from an organizationaland conceptual perspective.
Some countries are already carrying out several activities of outreach and HRD, developing
educational materials, and establishing public information centres,
however in most cases these outreach and HRD
are considered separate areas, hence a cause of duplication of efforts•

Common issues faced by some countries:– public concern about nuclear power and their national plans;– need for resources (e.g. human and financial);– potential of social media for communicating with the population;– early education to youngsters, including those in primary education; and– programmes in schools to provide quality education in science andtechnology.
.

4Follow-up action
RAS0065 to support the implementation of outreach activities
to potential future nuclear scientists, engineers andtechnologists through specific extra-curricular activities inthe pilot exercises.
The following actions were suggested to participating
countries:• Identification of secondary schools to run the pilot exercise• Gathering of information on the educational system (viasurvey)• Sharing and discussing the information gathered in IAEA
meeting5

Second meeting – November 2013
Specialist advisory meeting for the development of a portfolio ofextra-curricular activities for secondary schools on nuclear
science and technology
Produce a portfolio of instructional materials, to be used by Member States as
supplementary and complementary for the extracurricular activities and academic
curriculum, to support the enhancement of awareness and appreciation of nuclear
science and technology in secondary levels.
Experts from: Australia, Finland, India, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, and USA.

6The Compendium
with the technical inputs from Australia, Finland, India, Israel,Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom and the USA

Reference of activities togenerate curiosity,understanding, andacceptance to demystify thestakeholders, students andteachers as well as generalpublic about STEM

Objectives: Revitalizing Nuclear Scienceand Technology in Schools
Specifically• To inculcate scientific thinking• To introduce, explain, exhibit, and demonstrate• To develop easy and understandable
methods• To empower teachers• To impart correct knowledge about nuclear science andtechnology and its relevancy to society.

Pilot Phase: Oct 2014- Oct 2015
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, UAE
January – July 2015:– National Implementation– Expert support– Teachers Exchange Programme– Training of Star Teachers
Dec 2015– Evaluation– Good practices and lessons– Improvement of the compendium

Pilots Schools• From different regions and profiles: rural, fully
residential, urban• Multi partnership: Ministries, nuclear institutions,school officials, local authorities, teachers community• 10-12 graders; teachers and students

Introducing Nuclear Science and Technology
in Secondary Schools
Supporting a new generation of nuclear
scientists and technologists

Building a Reference Compendium tostrengthen science curricula in schools•Empowering teachers for teaching young peopleabout the relevance of nuclear science andtechnology through easy and understandable
methods of teaching••Building skills in scientific thinking throughLearning by Doing: introducing, explaining,exhibiting and demonstrating nuclear science andtechnology

A collection of nuclear science teaching activities
to generate curiosity about, and understanding of,
nuclear science and technology

Through the IAEA technical cooperation project RAS0065, ‘Supporting Sustainability and Networking of
National Nuclear Institutions in Asia and the Pacific Region’with the support ofMultiplier EffectCascade the Benefits!
Teachers Trained
Philippines
Indonesia
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
Thailand

From 15 FE to 1364 beneficiaries 

Number of Students Impacted
325

2820 4364

1107011250

Philippines
Indonesia
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
Thailand

24,717 students

The Pilot Phase• A critical mass of trained teachers has been created in the pilot
countries for propagation of the program.
• The cooperation and knowledge sharing between Member States in
the region, as well as within the participating institutions in the pilot
countries is an important factor to success.
• Engagement / endorsement of stakeholders like education authoritywith the mandate for secondary education and of the nuclear sector
in the implementation of compendium is essential.

“Science is one of thecornerstones of economic
progress and without
technological advancementhuman development goals aremuch harder to achieve.”
Yukiya Amano
IAEA Director General

RAS0079

The PROJECT“Educating Secondary Studentsand Science Teachers
on Nuclear Science andTechnology”
to institutionalize NS&T
in secondary school curriculum2018 -2021
Synergy of nuclear institutions and education sector

The NeedThe NeedPERFORMANCE IN SCIENCEPERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICSTARGET RESULTS
one million students
2021
Well-informed knowledgeable students on
NS&T and its applications.

Compendium
edition 1

Compendium
edition 2

2020

2019

2018

science teachers on nuclear
science and technology withtools for teaching

Trainors
Experts

REGIONAL NS&T COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
as a reference for the national curriculumImplementation strategy
REGIONAL NS&T COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
as a reference for the national curriculum

Involvement of national
authorities

MOA

National activities

materials
tools
Trainors
Experts

Regional activities

HOW -- Implementation strategy:• Develop and produce information, education and communicationmaterials as well as hands-on/practical exercises• Regional approaches:o training course, seminars, workshops for secondary school scienceteacherso Teachers Exchange Program• National Events- Seminars, Workshops, Focus Group Discussiono Experts mission to countries• Regional and national student activities such as Nuclear Youth Summit,
competitions, among others• Feedback mechanisms such as surveys

Forthcoming teacher Trainings

April 16-27, 2018

Aug 20-31, 2018

Participating MS• Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia,Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, SriLanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, etc.....
Important Partners• ANSTO, Australia• Tokyo University and Team Japan(JPN-HRD, RADI, JSF, JAEA, MEXT, MOFA)• EDF, UK• Argonne National Lab, NPI, Texas A&M, USA• Plus CERN, UNESCO, scientific societies, development
organizations, etc

Thank you!