Science Olympiad UK and Africa Foundation
A Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Our principal office is in Wales.
Science Olympiad UK and Africa Foundation is out for the advancement of education in the United Kingdom, Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries by conducting and organising national and international Olympiads in science, mathematics, and computer science, and collaboration with relevant organisations and institutions; organizing Workshops and Seminars for students and teachers to learn and interact with experts, and promoting a Practical Approach and transforming traditional classroom methods to make learning more engaging and practical.
The foundation aims to inspire a new generation of STEM leaders and innovators in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and other Sub Saharan African countries by providing opportunities for students to apply their knowledge practically and to stay informed about the latest advancements in science and technology.
Key Goals and Objectives
- To build a strong academic foundation in STEM subjects for
students. - To promote a healthy competitive spirit through science and technology Olympiads and other academic competitions.
- To inspire students to become future leaders and innovators in STEM fields.
- To make the learning process more interactive, practical, and innovative by providing hands-on opportunities for students to apply their knowledge.
- To instil a sense of belonging to both the national and global student community.
- To share information about the latest developments and trends in science and technology with students.
How the Objectives Are Achieved
The foundation pursues these objectives by:
- Conducting and organising national and international Olympiads in
science, mathematics, and computer science, and collaboration with
relevant organisations and institutions. - Organizing Workshops and Seminars for students and teachers to learn and interact with experts.
- Promoting a Practical Approach and transforming traditional classroom methods to make learning more engaging and practical.
The Science Olympiad Tournament.
MISSION:
Science Olympiad is dedicated to improving the quality of science education, increasing male, female, minority interest in science, creating a technologically literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non competitive events,incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum.
TOURNAMENT GOALS:
• To bring science to life, to show how science works, to emphasize problem solving aspects of Science and the understanding of science concepts.
• To develop teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students.
• To make science education more exciting so more students enroll in science courses and engage in science activities like science reading, fairs, meetings and field trips.
• To promote high levels of achievement and a commitment to excellence, to demonstrate that students can perform at levels that surpasses expectations of even practicing scientists and engineers.
• To attract more students particularly females and minorities to professional and technical careers in science, technology and science reading.
Much like a football or soccer team, competitive Science Olympiad teams prepare for tournaments. Each School’s (primary and secondary) team bring students who may participate in a variety of events in their skill set. Teams prepare as tournament near, practices vary from weekly study sessions and daily supported by an interlocking group of peers, coaches, parents and mentors from the community, academia and industry. The competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of team events that forge alliances and teamwork. It runs primarily with school teams participating in the preliminary stage tourney at their respective local council area levels, and advance to the state/regional tournament, and then the national every year.
Workshops and Seminars
A Coaches’ Workshop would be conducted for teachers prior to the beginning of school academic session or early in the first term while seminars would be organised for students once or twice yearly to deepen their understanding of the program.
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