Experiential Learning
STEAM Teaching and Curriculum Development Experience
Background of Co-organiser
Big Bang Academy redefines Science education for children of 3-12 years old. We build tech-enabled solutions to make STEAM learning effective, engaging and accessible. Our mission is to promote and inspire self-driven learning through everything hands-on. We believe doing Science is the best medium to ignite children’s passion in learning, to enable them to become motivated and life-long learners.
- First Kickstarter campaign fully funded within seven hours of official launch
- Selected to join Hong Kong Cyberport Incubation Programme in 2020
- Awarded Most Outstanding STEAM Education Platform Of The Year
Objectives
- To promote the STEAM hands-on learning experience to K-12 students
- To help students find their spark
Project Details
- Conduct classes in various local and international schools, such as Canadian International School, Malvern College Hong Kong, Aldrich Bay Government Primary School
- Write and develop hands-on STEAM curriculum for K-12 students
- Assist in any ad-hoc tasks assigned
Date
- 23 September - 29 October 2024
Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm
Keen applicants can participate in weekend events if they wish to do so
Location
- Primary office location: 18/F, Henan Building, 90 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai
- Frequency to go to other locations: 2-3 times per week
Eligibility
- PGDE (full-time) students majoring in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Early Childhood Education
Preferably with Sexual Conviction Record Check and/or Standard First Aid Certification but not compulsory
Application Deadline and Procedure
11:59pm, 28 August 2024
- Complete the application form at HKU Moodle (Part 1) AND
- Upload the following documents to the respective project folder at HKU Moodle (Part 2) (Please combine all documents into one Word/PDF file)
- A personal statement (of not more than 200 words) explaining why you would like to join this EL project
- Your updated CV.
- Shortlisted students may be invited to attend an interview arranged by Big Bang Academy (details to be confirmed)
Project Keywords
STEAM, Hands-on Learning, Self-motivation, Scientific Thinking Method, Gifted Science Programme, Innovative Thinking, Science,
Enquiries
Mr. Marco Leung, Curriculum and Training Manager (Big Bang Academy) [Email: [javascript protected email address] / Telephone: 6343 9030]