Impact of CREATEF | Nde Lovert

Following my CREATEF approach, which I began implementing last term, one of its key pillars is End-of-Term Projects (the final letter in the acronym). I divided the three science classes—comprising approximately 190 students—into groups of at least five, forming 40 groups. Their task was to develop projects based on the principles of Physics from the topics they had studied throughout the year, including Heat and Temperature, Waves, Optics, Electrostatics, and Electricity.

The primary goal of this exercise was to explore how students could apply these Physics concepts to real-world challenges. Each project had to address a community problem, ensuring that learning was practical and impactful.

This week, 26 groups of 170 students showcased their projects, demonstrating their creativity and problem-solving skills. Groups were merged, that’s why we had only 26 presenting. The projects ranged from projectors made from local materials, bio-digester systems, solar-powered houses, electric cars, rechargeable thermal irons, ultrasound sight aids, rain detectors, fire detectors, street light systems, vacuum cleaners, solar ovens, greenhouse farms, light regulatory systems, light microscopes, wind turbines, electric fans, solar-powered charging stations, and solar torches. Some groups worked on similar projects. The presentations served as their 5th summative evaluation.

Students were required to present their projects using PowerPoint presentations, which included:

✅ Problem statement

✅ Justification

✅ Solution statement

✅ Prototype demonstration

✅ Conclusion

At the end of each presentation, every student was expected to explain which Physics concepts they had learned in class and how they applied them in their projects.

Key Takeaways

🔹 Students are not empty vessels—they need guidance to unlock their potential. I was amazed by the PowerPoint designs they created.

🔹 They can achieve far more than we expect when given the right opportunities.

🔹 Hands-on learning works! They were highly engaged and learned better when they were at the centre of the process.

This experience reinforced my belief in project-based learning and the power of innovation in education. Let's continue to foster creativity in our classrooms!

Click on the video link below for more on the event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lvvboeEtzA

Nde Lovert | Fulbright TEA Alum

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