RATIONALE

Many Education systems have come under severe criticism over the past decade because of faltering basic academic skills among the younger generation. The Schools have been faced with a difficult and urgent task of how to deal with the "at risk" students and educators. The solution of some of these issues lies closer to home. For example, coordinating the formation of active cooperative groups of students, parents, and educators to tackle the growing concerns about the inadequacy of learning experiences. I would like to provide the model of alternative assessment and implementation of standards, with the student in mind, to improve science education here at Taipei American School. By utilization of such a model, we can enhance science education for the Physics students, as well as, those students that they are in contact with. It can be the stepping stone to much larger audiences and increase the communication between students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community.

This collaboration can reach a milestone in providing sharing science activities for many that would not otherwise have the opportunities. The diversity and role of this partnership in education is that it will provide a viable link of communication for curriculum development at all levels of learning. It allows for the expansion of cooperation, self-esteem, enthusiasm, and enjoyment in science by actively being involved. This program will generate a greater awareness and appreciation of eachother as individuals and the quality of science instruction in the school. For the most part this program is for student enrichment to insure the growth opportunitites for the student and to stimulate the community advocacy for the improvement of science education.