Experiential Learning
BBED6808 Museums as Classrooms – Experiential Learning at Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and Singapore Museums (New)
Project Details
This course offers experiential learning activities at museums in Hong Kong (HK), the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and Singapore. HK schools have increasingly recognised the significance of museums as essential community resources for fostering students’ life-long learning. HK museums are rich community resources for edutainment. They play a crucial role in acquiring, conserving, researching, and exhibiting precious collections related to our cultural, historical, scientific advancements, and natural heritage. Similarly, museums in the GBA and Singapore offer unique opportunities for students to delve into all these aspects. By engaging in museum activities, students would gain a deeper understanding of the diverse and interconnected nature of our global society.
A wide range of museum learning activities including guided tours, hands-on workshops, interactive exhibits, reflection practices and self-directed museum learning opportunities would be provided. Students are required to create a museum learning package, multimedia presentations, and compile reflective journals as well as ePortfolio to showcase their learning experiences.
Date
Summer Semester, 2024-25 (dates to be confirmed)
| Week | Content / Event |
|---|---|
Weeks 1-3 | Input sessions and HK museum visits |
Week 4 | Guangdong Museum visit (TBC; 2-3 days) |
Week 5 | Self-directed learning at HK museums |
Week 6 | National Museum of Singapore visit (TBC; 3 days) |
Week 7 | Self-directed learning and group work |
Week 8 | Final presentation |
Location
HK, GBA and Singapore
Eligibility
UG students from all disciplines (No. of places: 10)
- This course is funded by the “Funding Scheme for Mainland and Global Engagement and Student Learning Experience for local UG students from 2023-24 to 2025-26”. Eligible students are local undergraduate students from the Faculty of Education. Information regarding additional funding opportunities can be found at https://web.edu.hku.hk/programmes/experiential-learning-resources-and-support/scholarships-and-bursary.
- Students from other faculties interested in applying for this course, please explore other subsidy schemes offered by the university or your home faculty.
Application
Register BBED6808 Museums as Classrooms – Experiential Learning at Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and Singapore Museums via SIS (Students will earn 6 credits after successful completion of the course)
Application Deadline
Online course add/drop period in Semester 2, 2024-25
Remarks
- All Experiential Learning courses offered by the Faculty of Education adopt PASS/FAIL grading basis. (This new course is awaiting approval from the Senate.)
- Students need to study/work off-campus in museums/premises of our community partners and/or their collaborating partners.
- Students must possess valid travel documents to the Mainland China and Singapore.
Enquiries
Ms. Rowena Liu (Email: [javascript protected email address])