3rd NIE-AHES Home Economics Symposium 2010
Eco–Consumerism: From Theory to Practice
4 November 2010
Hosted by
National Institute of Education,
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
About AHES
AHES is an independent organization of home economists including HE educators who are dedicated to develop our students’ knowledge, skills and instil values for the betterment of the quality of life for self, family and the community, in our rapidly advancing consumer society. AHES aspires to provide professional development opportunities for all HE educators to stay ahead of the latest development in our field that encompasses food, nutrition, family and consumer studies. We welcome all to contribute to the success of our Symposium.
Symposium Programme
|
Time |
Programme |
0800 |
Registration |
0900 |
Arrival of Guest-of-Honour |
|
Opening Address by GOH |
0915 |
Keynote –Mr. Philip Ong, Director, Strategic Policy, MEWR |
1000 |
Mr. Howard Shaw, Executive Director, SEC |
1045 |
Morning tea (Browsing of posters presentation and Edupreneur Fair) |
1115 |
Dr Shawn Lum, Lecturer, NIE |
1200 |
Dr Wong Mun Loke, Deputy Director, Youth Health Div, HPB |
1245 |
Lunch (Browsing of posters presentation and Edupreneur Fair) |
1400 |
Concurrent Session 1 |
1445 |
Afternoon Tea + Edupreneur Fair |
1515 |
Concurrent Session 2 |
1600 |
Presentation of Certificate of Participation/ Feedback forms |
Concurrent Sessions
School / Organisation |
Title of Presentation |
Bukit Merah Secondary |
Forensic science in food and nutrition |
Commonwealth Secondary School |
Tote bags from recycle banners (pvc) |
Dunman Secondary School |
Using an alternative presentation program (prezi.com) in teaching of home economics |
Henderson Secondary School |
Food & culture of the world |
Hong Kah Secondary |
HKSS home economics carbon footprint |
Nanyang Girls High School |
International collaborative programme in home economics through ict |
National Institute of Education |
GM food: a sustainable solution and consumers’ perception |
National Institute of Education |
Sustainable food production |
Vegetarian Society |
Eco-friendly diet |
Vegetarian Society |
How schools can promote health and social responsibility through green nutrition |
Woodgrove Secondary School |
Integrated curriculum approach – preparing students for the 21st century through the muffin mania integrated curriculum programme |
Health Promotion Board |
Nutrition Education Initiatives to Complement the Teaching of Home Economics – An Update from HPB |
Highlights
Keynote Speaker, Mr Philip Ong, Director, Strategic Policy, MEWR
(From left) Delsise, Jasmine and hardeep ensuring order on stage.
Dr Shawn Lum and Mr Howard Shaw (Below) urging homec educators to be proactive in promoting sustainable living
