This document discusses strengthening student-centered learning approaches in science teaching in Cambodia. It provides context on Cambodia's education system, which currently focuses on increasing enrollment and effective teaching. The document describes training teachers in student-centered methods like collaborative learning, problem solving, and formative assessment to move away from rote memorization. Barriers to implementing these new approaches included teachers' lack of confidence, content knowledge, and teaching materials. Lessons learned emphasized using small groups, frequent feedback, adapting materials to the local context, and monitoring progress through peer teaching and trials to help overcome challenges. Further research is recommended to measure the long-term impact on schools.

1. Strengthening Student Centered Learning In Science Teaching In Cambodia Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010, Penang, Malaysia

2. Contents Cambodia Country context Education context Student centered approaches? Methodology Barriers encountered Lessons learned Contact

3. 1. Cambodia Kandal province Teacher training college, Kandal province

4. 1. Cambodia

5. 2. Context Education

8. 3. student centered approaches Why? Teacher satisfaction Student motivation Better learning Different learning styles Interest in science

9. 4. Methodology

10. 4. Methodology Training and monitoring at other training centers Testing and training at training center in Kandal

11. 5. Barriers Lack of confidence Teaching material Lack of content knowledge High Absenteeism Curriculum & Textbook issues Teacher rotation Big classes

12. 6. Lessons Learned Small groups & frequent feedback Time for localization of methodologies and materials E.g. adapt to lesson plan structure Focus on lesson objectives Monitor progress through peer-teaching and try-outs Focus on time aspect of SCA Quick-and-easy methodologies for fast results Involve both lecturers and teachers from practice schools

13. 7. Further research Long term monitoring to measure impact on school level. In-depth analysis of barriers to student centered activities (experiments)

14. 8. Contact Interested ? VVOB Cambodia http://www.vvob.be/vvob/?q=en/cambodia_en UonVirakvirak.vvobseal@gmail.com StefaanVandeWallestefaan.vvobseal@gmail.com