Animal Physiology and Behaviour: Experiments in the Classroom and Field Observations
| Ref. No. : | FD19-0837 |
| Number of places : | 25 |
| Type : | Training Programmes of Education |
| Date of enrolment : | From now until 25/11/2019 |
| Date : | 2019/11/30 ~ 12/05 (Saturday) 09:30 - 12:30; (Tuesday and Thursday) 18:30 - 21:30 |
| Language of instruction : | English |
| Location : | University of Saint Joseph – N.A.P.E. Campus (Address: Rua de Londres 106, Macau) |
| No. of lesson(s) / hour(s) : | 9 Hours 00 Minutes This activity is included in the Professional Development Activities of Teaching Staff (Type 1) |
| Target : | Teaching staff |
| Organized by : | Centre of Educational Resources, Education and Youth Affairs Bureau |
| Training organization : | University of Saint Joseph |
| Objectives : | 1. Identify the diversity of methods available for the study of animal behaviour; 2. Design a scientific experiment in animal behaviour for the classroom; 3. Link results in animal behaviour experiments with physiological states. |
| Contents : | Session 1
- Field trip to Ecological Zone I and II to observe and record the behaviour of animals in their natural environment Session 2 - Animal behaviour: diversity and function - Connecting physiological states with behaviour - Class activity: Designing an experiment and measuring animal behaviour Session 3 - Reporting results in animal behaviour experiments - Class activity: Data analysis and reporting |
| Instructor : | Professor David Gonçalves, University of Saint Joseph |
| Registration process : | Holders of valid “Teacher’s Card” can apply online through the “Teachers’ Chamber”（http://portal.dsej.gov.mo）. For special duty personnel, school staff and new teachers who have not got the “Teacher’s Card” yet, please complete the “Registration Form for Teaching Staff Training Activities” and submit or fax it to the Centre of Educational Resources.Holders of valid “Teacher’s Card” can apply online through the “Teachers’ Chamber”（http://portal.dsej.gov.mo）. For special duty personnel, school staff and new teachers who have not got the “Teacher’s Card” yet, please complete the “Registration Form for Teaching Staff Training Activities” and submit or fax it to the Centre of Educational Resources. Centre of Educational Resources of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau Address: Av. da Praia Grande No.926 Office Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 – 19:00 Fax No.: 8395 9131 Confirmation of Facsimile Transmission: 8395 9106 (Ms. Lei Meng Chu) |
| Inquiry : | 83959184 (Mr. Mok Man Hong, Nicholas) |
| Announcement Date of the list of successful candidates and waiting list |
1. The admission/waiting list will be announced on the page of “Teachers’ Chamber – Training Programmes of Education” on 26/11/2019. (http://www.dsej.gov.mo/cre/formacao).
2. An SMS message will be delivered to the admitted candidates who have registered a contact number in the system. 3. Should an admitted candidate withdraw from the programme/activity, please notify Ms. Lei Meng Chu at 8395 9106 on/before 29/11/2019. The admitted alternates on the waiting list will be notified by telephone. |
| Certificate / Certificate of Participation |
Candidate(s) who have attended 80% or more (Note) of the training programme/activity and passed the assessment (if any) will be given a certificate of participation. If a candidate fails to meet the requirements for receiving certificate, the number of training hours attended will not be calculated.
(Note: Except for training activities with specified requirement) |
| Remarks : | 1. Calculation of training hours:
1.1 This programme/activity is included in the Professional Development Activities of Teaching Staff (Type 1), with a total of 9 training hours to be calculated. 1.2 This programme/activity is included in the “Life-long Learning Award Scheme”. 2. Notification for change of class: 2.1 When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 3 is hoisted, all classes will continue as usual. When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 8 is still hoisted at 6:30 am, all morning classes/activities will be suspended. When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 8 is still hoisted at 11:30 am, all afternoon / evening classes/activities will be suspended. 2.2 Any change in instructor, time or venue of the programme/activity (if any) will be announced together with the admission/waiting list on the website of the Centre of Educational Resources. 3. Issues about class & attendance: 3.1 Only admitted candidates are welcome to attend the programme/activity. 3.2 Should an admitted candidate arrive after the first 30 minutes of a session/leave during a session for over 30 minutes/leave before the end of a session/fail to attend a session, he/she will be considered absent for that session. Member(s) who are absent shall submit or fax a declaration of absence with the confirmation from school to the Centre of Educational Resources within 10 working days after the activity ends (except for those who have already requested for withdrawal within the specified time mentioned in this prospectus). 3.3 Our staff may take photos or videos during the class or activity for educational purpose. If you don’t want your image to be captured and published, please inform the staff members. |
| Attachments : | | Prospectus | |