Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

LTA is highly beneficial for teacher training since the amount of technical knowledge and skills required can be intimidating. Regardless of the teachers background, LTA has an enormous impact in breaking down walls and making science fun, interesting and approachable. According to teachers from Dominican Republic and the USA, two countries with different realities and approaches to technology, LTA has been useful. LTA does not mean low standards or low expectations. We have maintained a high level of technical concepts and skills training, while providing hands-on materials and creating small learning communities through social media and Whatsapp, which combined serve to boost confidence, maintain engagement, and provide platforms for clarifications and deeper levels of understanding.

About Breezy Ocaña Flaquer

I am a radio astronomer, with a particular interest on radio galaxies. I am very passionate about education in general and in particular, about using astronomy as a tool for social development. Therefore I participate in teacher training events where we offer school teachers tools to apply astronomy in their classes.

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