“The element of fun in learning is never a taboo in Science Buddies. In fact, Science Buddies encourages fun and hands-on learning. This approach has proven to be the most effective way in building essentials skills and interest in learning for children.”
A new paradigm of learning is emerging due to the new competitive economy - one that calls for teaching and learning that is far different from the traditional approach of rote learning or pen & paper approach.
Recognizing this shift in paradigm, Science Buddies pioneered the Holistic and Multi-Sensory Approach in science and math education in Singapore. The approach has proven to be the most effective way in building essential skills and interest in learning for children.It focuses on:
Hands-On: Students carry out experiments to construct meaning and acquire understanding of core concepts.
Minds-On: Activities focus on core concepts which encourage students to develop thinking processes, ask questions, and seek answers that enhance their knowledge and thereby acquire an understanding of core concepts.
Problem Solving: Students are presented with problem-solving activities that incorporate real-life questions and issues in a format that encourages collaborative effort within peers, and generalization to broader ideas and applications.
Positive Reinforcement: Students learn in a fun, energetic, stimulating and innovative environment which reinforce their enthusiasm to learn.
Assessment: At Science Buddies, students go through exercises like Brainpower, Olympic Challenge, and Buddies Survival Challenge which are designed to make assessment fun and not stressful for the students.Instead of the usual Pass or Fail and the number of marks obtained, the Science Buddies way is to have different motivational measurement of performance.There are also special rewards points to entice students to do better in order to lead to the next exciting activities and games.
designed to make assessment fun and not stressful for the students.