[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":98},["ShallowReactive",2],{"collection-excursion":3},[4],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"description":69,"extension":70,"floatImageLeft":71,"floatImageRight":71,"heroImage":36,"images":72,"isAd":89,"meta":90,"multipleImages":71,"navigation":91,"objectFit":71,"objectPosition":71,"ogDescription":71,"ogTitle":71,"order":92,"path":93,"seo":94,"stem":95,"tagName":96,"__hash__":97},"excursion\u002Fexcursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan.md","From Theory to Tech: A STEM Learning Journey in Wuhan",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":66},"minimark",[10],[11,12,13],"article-layout",{},[14,15,17,24,33,37,40,43,48,51,54,57,60,63],"template",{"v-slot:content":16},"",[18,19,20],"h1",{"id":16},[21,22],"binding",{"value":23},"title",[25,26,27],"p",{},[28,29,30],"em",{},[21,31],{"value":32},"description",[34,35],"article-image",{":image":36},"articles\u002Fexcursion\u002Fhero.webp",[25,38,39],{},"In an exciting collaboration aimed at enhancing global perspectives in STEM education, a group of eight NTU students and three NIE faculty members recently participated in a course exchange programme with Central China Normal University (CCNU) in Wuhan, China. The course, AGE 18R, focused on the foundations of STEM education, emphasising macro perspectives and policies that shape the field.",[25,41,42],{},"The week-long exchange was a vibrant blend of learning, cultural exchange and professional development. Led by Associate Professor Tan Aik Ling, Assistant Professor Edwin Chng and Assistant Professor Ong Yann Shiou from the Natural Sciences & Science Education (NSSE) Department, our contingent engaged with 15 CCNU students and Professor Li Jia, who is widely recognised for her work in Science education. This collaborative effort provided a platform for students from both universities to explore the burgeoning STEM industries in China and gain insights into the educational policies that underpin them.",[44,45],"article-image-carousel",{":images":46,":tag-name":47},"images","tagName",[25,49,50],{},"A highlight of the exchange was a series of visits to prominent Chinese companies, including Creality and Voyah. These visits offered the students a firsthand experience with the innovative practices and technological advancements driving the STEM sector in China. Creality, known for its cutting-edge 3D printing technology, showcased how creativity and engineering converge to produce groundbreaking solutions. Meanwhile, Voyah, an electric vehicles manufacturer, demonstrated the vital skills and interdisciplinary knowledge required in today’s fast-evolving automotive industry.",[25,52,53],{},"Beyond observations, the NTU and CCNU students also engaged in deep discussions, sharing insights and perspectives on the differences and similarities in STEM education between Singapore and China. The interactions opened avenues for students to consider how they might apply their learning in future careers within the global STEM landscape.",[25,55,56],{},"As part of the cultural exchange, the CCNU students organised a traditional tang yuan making session for their NTU counterparts on the last day of the Lunar New Year. This engaging activity allowed the students to bond over the preparation of these sweet glutinous rice balls, symbolising reunion and togetherness. Such cultural experiences not only enriched the exchange but also helped to build lasting friendships and mutual respect among the students.",[25,58,59],{},"This inaugural exchange programme was made possible by the NTU Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) grant together with support from NTU’s Office of Global Education and Mobility (OGEM), which recognises the importance of global exposure in higher education. This initiative not only enhances the academic experience for students but also prepares them to be global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.",[25,61,62],{},"As the week concluded, the students from both NTU and CCNU left with a deeper understanding of STEM education and its implications in a global context. The successful collaboration between the two universities has opened doors for future exchanges, paving the way for ongoing dialogue and shared learning.",[25,64,65],{},"The NTU and CCNU course exchange programme exemplifies the power of cross-cultural academic collaboration. By bringing together diverse perspectives on STEM education, it equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the global STEM landscape. As education continues to evolve, such initiatives will play a crucial role in shaping the future leaders of the STEM field.",{"title":16,"searchDepth":67,"depth":67,"links":68},2,[],"In an inaugural course exchange with the Central China Normal University (CCNU) in Wuhan, China, NIE faculty and NTU students visited pioneering companies like Creality and Voyah to observe how classroom theory is translated into global STEM solutions.","md",null,[73,77,80,83,86],{"resource":74,"caption":75,"color":76},"articles\u002Fexcursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan-01.webp","Learning about possible applications of 3D printing technology at Creality.","#ffffff",{"resource":78,"caption":79,"color":76},"articles\u002Fexcursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan-02.webp","Visiting Voyah, an electric vehicles manufacturer.",{"resource":81,"caption":82,"color":76},"articles\u002Fexcursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan-03.webp","Celebrating yuan xiao jie (the 15\u003Csup>th\u003C\u002Fsup> day of the Lunar New Year) with CCNU students.",{"resource":84,"caption":85,"color":76},"articles\u002Fexcursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan-04.webp","All smiles after a week of learning and hard work.",{"resource":87,"caption":88,"color":76},"articles\u002Fexcursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan-05.webp","New friendships formed.",false,{},true,1,"\u002Fexcursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan",{"title":6,"description":69},"excursion\u002Ffrom-theory-to-tech-a-stem-learning-journey-in-wuhan","Excursion","E3Bl6sbwKu4XoPSksCTOpBCfK34wWq-mpcuKQObP5nA",1779952970631]