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On December 12-December 2020, the Regional Institute of Central Asia holds the final conference in the framework of the project “Enhancing the competencies of young girls from rural areas of Kyrgyzstan through STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)” with the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.

The project is aimed at teaching young girls from rural areas of Issyk-Kul region through STEM methods and technologies, as well as improving the skills of secondary school teachers in the region in applying these methods in teaching. This project was made possible by the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.

The final conference will summarize the results of the project, which was implemented by the Regional Institute within three months. During this short period of time, a lot of activities were carried out: trainings for teachers and lecturers of the University, a STEM camp for 20 girls, pilot classes using STEM techniques and technologies.

Participants of the first kick-off meeting, TOT, as well as girls who participated in the STEM camp and their parents were invited to the conference. In addition, representatives of the employment center, non-governmental organizations dealing with the problems of girls and women, youth centers in Karakol, as well as volunteer organizations were also invited.

Beneficiaries will share their experience, lessons learned, benefits and the need for STEM education in rural areas, the importance and role of the project. The conclusions made at the conference will help form the basis of recommendations for discussion with regional departments of education, as well as the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic in the preparation of educational programs in these disciplines. Girls ‘ opinions will be useful in building a scenario learning, in the organization of their didactic support and assistance, as well as in the preparation of subsequent project proposals.

The conference is being held in the conference hall of the Karavan hotel from 9.30-14.00.
For all questions please contact at the following address: sagyntayelvira@gmail.com

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In the framework of the project “Enhancing the competencies of young women from rural areas of Kyrgyzstan through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education” with the support of The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI-2019-ASTNA-KG-0009), teachers who went through the TOT in December 2019 will be conducting pilot open lecture using STEM techniques from January 23 to January 30, 2020.

The project is aimed at teaching young girls from rural areas of Issyk-Kul region through STEM methods and technologies, as well as improving the skills of secondary school teachers in the region in applying these methods in teaching.

Informatics teacher of Beishenbek Ukuev school Dilbar Ryspaeva held a open lecture in her school on use of STEM methodologies immediately after the TOT in December.

In January, she held an open lecture, as a pilot class, for students of the 9th grade. The topic of the lesson was editing ready images. During the lesson, the teacher applied electronic testing on the material learned using (kahoot.it) via mobile phones. To develop creative thinking and solve probleming abilities, the method of geometric challenge was used, in which the students created a hexagon. For the next session, they had to think about how to set it in motion. This task served as a smooth transition to the next question – editing ready images.  The students chose several tasks where outdoor advertising, information boards, and posts like environmental conservation and selling local agricultural products. During group work the students learned how to cut, change colors, add text using ready images on the computer. Students voiced in reflection what was difficult or easy to do, how they solved problems, in what stages planning is necessary, etc. Lesson was held in a friendly atmosphere, the students and teachers noted that all applicable methods are interesting not only for Informatics lessons, but also to other subjects.

As part of the project, it is planned to hold a final conference in Karakol, where teachers ‘ presentations on the results of these pilot classes will be discussed. This project was made possible by the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. Strong support in the organization was also provided by the Regional Institute of Education and the city Department of education.

The initiator of the project, Regional Institute of Central Asia (RICA), attracts experienced instructors, trainers, and innovative teachers in order to enhance interest in STEM education, as well as to draw attention to the education of girls and their support in professional development. RICA will make every effort to implement this project effectively and is ready to cooperate with interested organizations in solving the above mentioned tasks.

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Regional Institute of Central Asia is organizing a week-long STEM camp for 20 young women and girls from January 6 to January 12, 2020, as part of the project “Enhancing the competencies of young women from rural areas of Kyrgyzstan through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education” with the support of The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI-2019-ASTNA-KG-0009). The project is aimed at teaching young girls from rural areas of Issyk-Kul region through STEM methods and technologies, as well as improving the skills of secondary school teachers in the region in applying these methods in teaching.

During the week-long camp, experienced experts in the fields of STEM, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics, and business development, startup, and project management will introduce participants to the concept of STEM and intensively teach them the basics of science, mathematics, and computer science and help them acquire new competencies.  The camp is held in an interactive format for effective learning of the material with the use of tasks for leadership, teamwork, development of critical and logical thinking in the field of STEM and STEAM.

The STEM camp is attended by young women and girls aged 15-20 years, schoolgirls and students from the Issyk-Kul region. Elena Chigibayeva, co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Tekayym, a graduate of the Techwomen 2018 program, Asel Kubanychbekova, Director of the Women’s entrepreneurship development Fund, Women Deliver Young Leaders Program fellow, and Ambassador of the 5 Sustainable Development Goals were invited as trainers; Sagintai kyzy Nazira and Zhanara Koomanova, teachers of mathematics and computer science at Issyk-Kul state University, graduates of Erasmus+ and Mevlana programs, participants of the TOT program in Karakol, which was held as part of the project in December 2019.  In the camp program, the girls will take a sample ORT tests in mathematics and chemistry, work on social and commercial projects, learn how to develop mobile applications and prepare slymes, lollipops, and flavors with their own hands, thereby learn what chemical and physical processes are taking place.  Girls can demonstrate their acquired skills through the implementation of their social and commercial projects after completing the camp.

As part of the project, it is planned to conduct pilot classes using new techniques in secondary schools acquired as a result of the PROJECT and at the final conference, pilot groups of teachers and girls will demonstrate the results of their projects and lessons.  This project was made possible by the support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.

The initiator of the project Regional Institute of Central Asia attracts experienced instructors, trainers, and innovative teachers in order to arise interest in STEM education, as well as to draw attention to the education of girls and their support in professional development.  RICA will make every effort to implement this project effectively and is ready to cooperate with interested organizations in solving the above tasks.

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Dear girls!

You have a great opportunity to take intensive STEM training during the camp, which will be held on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. STEM camp will be organized by the Central Asian Regional Institute as part of the project “ Improving the competencies of young girls from rural areas of Kyrgyzstan through STEM training (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) ” CFLI-2019-ASTNA-KG -0009 of the Canadian Foundation for Local Initiatives #CFLI.