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Pramana Tedjosiswoyo, Head of Science
It was during his time as a high school student that Pramana first decided he wanted to become a teacher, often helping his peers and younger friends to develop their understanding of what they were studying. As he progressed through his tertiary studies, he noticed that although he had an interest in pursuing a deeper understanding of theoretical physics, the sense of satisfaction gained through continuing to tutor and mentor friends and family in their studies outweighed a future in research. It was this, coupled with the realisation of the impact influential teachers have on the futures of young people, that his passion for the theoretical exploration of physical phenomena motivated him to inspire the next generation of scientists to develop their enjoyment and understanding of science. As Head of Science at Korowa, Pramana teaches Year 8 and 9 Science, Year 9 Challenge: Planet Earth (Science elective), Year 11 Chemistry and Year 12 Physics. ‘My aim in the classroom environment is to ensure that I am able to connect with each student, to make their journey through Science enjoyable and memorable regardless of the capability they perceive themselves to have in relation to the subject area.’ Stemming from his tertiary studies, Pramana has a special interest in assessment and the analysis of its data as well as embedding creativity into the curriculum. He enjoys assessment item design and being able to present problems which challenge students to think critically and creatively about the concepts they have learnt in order to solve complex, real world problems. ‘The learning community at Korowa, from all perspectives, is one where learning and development are valued. Both students and staff have the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills, knowledge and understanding experientially. It’s this love of learning, whether it be academic or co-curricular in nature, coupled with the pursuit of excellence in each individual’s own way which makes Korowa a great community to be a part of.’
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