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The James Dyson Foundation Conducted the First-Ever Air Pollution Teachers’ Training Workshop in Singapore
On 18th March, the James Dyson Foundation team conducted the first-ever Air Pollution Teachers’ Training Workshop for 20 science educators from 11 schools in Singapore. The workshop was jointly organised by the JDF and the teachers from School of Science and Technology, Singapore (SST) to enrich teachers’ knowledge in science and engineering.
During the workshop, the teachers learnt about air pollution, filtration technologies, and their applications in real-world settings. Together with the SST team, we shared how to integrate the Foundation's Air Pollution resource into both the lower and upper secondary science curriculum.
To provide the teachers with a better understanding of the different filters and how they work, Brian Hu – Head of Electronics, Home – presented on the Big + Quiet and its technologies. His presentation was valuable as it deepened the teachers’ understanding on Dyson technologies and the considerations engineers take into account when designing a purifier.
The interactive session ended with a hands-on segment where the teachers assembled the air quality monitoring device and went to different areas of the school to monitor the air quality in their environment and gather data.
By the end of the year, the teachers will utilise what they have learnt and implement these ideas in their classrooms to enhance student engagement and inquiry-based learning.
Learn more about our Air Pollution educational resource here.