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    ISE2S02S

    Comprehending and Overcoming Learning Hurdles in STEM


    for Local Schools
    Lecture 1:
    Course Outline, e-Learning Module and Group
    Formation

    Prof. CY Tang
    Dr. YM Tang

    Department of Industrial and


    Systems Engineering
    2 June 2021

    1
    Prof. CY Tang
    • PhD, MSc, BSc, HD
    • Associate Head, PEM Award Leader
    • Chairman of Departmental Teaching and Learning
    Committee
    • President’s Awards in Teaching and Research
    • President of Institute of Industrial Engineers (Hong
    Kong Chapter)
    • Editor and Editorial Board Members of International
    Journals

    Office: Room EF632


    Tel: 2766 6608
    E-mail: [email protected]

    2
    The Team

    Mr. Matthew
    Mang (IC) Prof. KC Chan (ISE)

    Ir. Edward
    Cheung (IC & ISE) Dr. YM Tang (ISE)

    Dr. Karen Cheng (IC)


    Dr. YW Wong
    (ISE) Dr. Roy Law (ISE)
    Dr. Gary Tsui (ISE)

    3
    Hong Chi PolyU
    Morninghill Students
    School, Tsui Service Learner
    Lam
    Service Recipients

    OSL ISE
    Host
    Coordinating
    Department

    IC Centre
    Technical and
    Logistics Support

    4
    Primary-and-Secondary School for Pupils with
    Mental Disability

    • To promote understanding and acceptance of


    mentally handicapped persons
    • To enhance the employability of mental disabled
    students

    http://www.hcmstl.edu.hk/

    5
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY3XspzoWaw

    6
    STEM Classes

    Junior Forms (S.1 – S.3): Design and Technology, and Computing

    Senior Forms (S.4 – S.6): Technology and Living, and Information


    and Communication Technology
    Recently, it has been found that Hong Chi students can self-learn by
    watching and following YouTube videos.

    7
    Mission of the Service Project
    Self-learning: Practice, Learning, and Teaching
    through
    i. Forming a team with your classmates
    ii. Preparing for the Service
    iii. Interacting with your groupmates and service recipients
    iv. Overcoming challenges

    8
    Challenges of the Teaching Team
    The teaching team has to overcome the following challenges
    due to the COVID-19
    • Safety concern of service recipients, students and
    colleagues
    • Arrangement of distance teaching/learning
    • Distribution of materials
    • Unexpected change of schedule

    9
    Theme of the Service Project
    “One Person, One Flower” One Group, One Plant

    10
    dianthus chinensis 石竹

    11
    One Group, One Plant
    • Use planting to deliver STEM concept and promote self-learning
    • Science:
    Basic elements for planting
    The effects of weather, insects, water, and nutrition
    • Technology:
    Techniques and devices used in planting
    • Engineering:
    Development of methods and design for planting with consideration of ‘science’
    factors
    • Mathematics:
    Calculation, measurement, control, analysis, and prediction, e.g. calendar for
    planting.

    12
    One Group, One Plant
    • Practice self-learning
    • Set a successful “self-learning” example for Hong Chi
    students
    • Develop their self-learning habit

    13
    Activities and Deliverables
    • Each group grows at least one plant (we shall make it for you)
    • Each student develops one set of self-learning package (one of the four
    standard topics) including a DIY project for Hong Chi Students
    • Each group and each student prepare the Service Proposal
    • Identify Hong Chi students’ learning hurdles and help them to overcome these
    hurdles
    • Strengthen Hong Chi and PolyU students’ self-learning ability and self-
    confidence

    14
    The Four Topics
    1. Closing a Möbius loop 2. Water cycle for plants

    Water is
    vital for
    3. Capillary action all 4. Light reflection in water

    plants

    15
    Assessments
    • Online Quizzes (5%) 12:00 pm – 12:20 pm
    • e-Learning Module (10%) Next week lecture period, Deadline on 10 June 2021
    • Service Proposal – Individual (10%) Template will be provided.
    • Service Proposal – Group (10%) Template will be provided.
    • Individual Self-learning Package (25%)
    - Video “Success in Self-learning” (7%) + Electronic Teaching Materials (18%)
    • Service Performance (20%)
    - Rehearsal, Feedbacks from Hong Chi Teachers and Students, Empathy,
    Organization of Work, etc. Rubrics will be provided.
    • Individual Reflective Journal (10%) Template will be provided.
    • Group PPT Video presenting the service project – preparation and delivery (10%)

    16
    How to get good grades?
    Intended Learning Outcomes

    a. link their service-learning activities and experiences with the academic content of the
    subject
    b. articulate and empathize with the difficulties of children and teenagers with learning hurdles
    c. apply basic scientific thinking principles to teach and demonstrate science, technology,
    engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts in the service setting
    d. understand the impact of scientific literacy on young people and the community.
    e. work effectively in teams to solve problems encountered in planning and delivering the
    service
    f. communicate effectively with clients and/or other stakeholders
    g. reflect on their role and responsibilities both as a professional in their chosen discipline
    and/or as a responsible citizen

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    Schedule

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    Deadlines and Submissions
    Assessment Submission Deadline
    Online Quizzes (5%) Blackboard 12:00 pm – 12:20 pm
    E-learning Module (10%) SLLO 9-June-2021
    Service Proposal (20%) Blackboard 4-July-2021
    Individual Self-learning Package (25%) Blackboard 4-July-2021
    Rehearsal Online (real-time)* 8-July-2021
    (20%)
    Service Project Online (real-time)* 12 to 14-Jul-2021
    Individual Reflective Journal (10%) Blackboard 17-Jul-2021
    Group Presentation Video (10%) Blackboard 17-Jul-2021
    *Face-to-face mode may be used if the situation allows.

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    Group Formation
    1) Form a group of 4 students

    2) Self-enroll through Blackboard

    3) Select a Group Leader

    4) Deadline: 3-June-2021 (Group membership will be randomly


    assigned after the deadline)

    21
    Enquiries

    Technical Support and Project Consultation:


    Dr YW Wong (ISE): [email protected]
    IC: [email protected]

    IC Facility Booking (2-day in advance is needed):


    IC: [email protected]

    General Enquiry:
    Dr. YM Tang (FJ4110)
    Contact: 3400-3940 / [email protected]

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    Please complete and submit the 1st quiz by 12:20 pm

    Thank you

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