Regional STEM Symposium 2019

Events

Regional STEM Symposium 2019

27 May 2019 to 30 May 2019
Bangkok
Thailand

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education increases science literacy and produces innovative learners. 

Through the Regional STEM Symposium 2019, a 4-day gathering of educators and education officials, attendees will be able to present current perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing STEM education, from theoretical and practical standpoints, and critically evaluate the role of STEM education in the broader socio-economic sphere. 

Participants from the seven developing member countries are expected to use this symposium to evaluate their own countries’ existing approach towards STEM education and consider the perspectives shared by other participants and experts. Participants will also be expected to develop a pilot program that incorporates practical deliverables in curriculum design and teacher training, with the aim of elevating STEM education in their country.

Participants are from Cambodia, India, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam.

This event is co-organized by The HEAD Foundation and hosted by King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi.

Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
26 May 2019 Reading Materials
26 May 2019 Reading Materials STEM Integration in K-12 Education
STEM Integration in K-12 Educationexamines current efforts to connect the STEM disciplines in K-12 education. This report identifies and characterizes...
26 May 2019 Reading Materials STEM 2026: A Vision for Innovation in STEM Education
This report containskey observations, considerations, and recommendations put forth by a varying range of STEM education thought leaders and experts from...
26 May 2019 Reading Materials Maryland State STEM Standards of Practice Framework Grades K - 5
STEM education removes the artificial barriers that isolate content and allows for an integrated instructional approach. The curriculum should allow students...
26 May 2019 Reading Materials 2016 Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework
The 2016 Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering (STE) Curriculum Framework. This Framework articulates statewide guidelines for STE learning...
26 May 2019 Reading Materials STEM Education Quality Framework
The purpose of STEM Education Quality Framework is to create a common framework and language for conceptualizing and communication about quality STEM ...
26 May 2019 Reading Materials STEM Education Framework
The Global STEM Alliance (GSA) STEM Education Framework aims to identify best practices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education...
26 May 2019 Reading Materials Digital Skills: Learning Resources
This presentation provides a comprehensive list of Microsoft learning resources on digital skills.
26 May 2019 Reading Materials Model Computer Science Curriculum
This table contains model K-12 curricula pathways for computer science and digital productivity.
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
27 May 2019 Welcome Remarks
27 May 2019 Keynote The raison d'être for STEM education in a changing landscape Prof. Paul Teng
27 May 2019 Presentation STEM and gender Maki Hayashikawa
27 May 2019 Country presentations STEM Country Presentation: Cambodia
27 May 2019 Country presentations STEM Country Presentation: India
27 May 2019 Country presentations Country Presentation: Kyrgyz Republic
27 May 2019 Country presentations Country Presentation: Mongolia
27 May 2019 Country presentations Country Presentation: Philippines
27 May 2019 Country presentations Country Presentation: Viet Nam
27 May 2019 Country presentations Country Presentation: Uzbekistan
27 May 2019 Response panel
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
28 May 2019 Visits to innovative Thai schools
28 May 2019 Lunch talk STEM education for sustainable development Dr. Sumate Tanchaeron
28 May 2019 Presentation Incorporating STEM in the K-12 curriculum Asst. Prof. Komkrit Chomsuwan, Dr. Tan Mui Hua, and Dr. Goh Chor Boon
28 May 2019 Roundtable discussion Incorporating STEM in the K-12 curriculum Prof. Bundit Thipakorn and Prof. Paul Teng
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
29 May 2019 Presentation STEM education frameworks for 21st century learning Assoc. Prof. Teo Tang Wee and Assoc. Prof. Tan Aik Ling
29 May 2019 Presentation STEM instructional framework to promote integrated learning Teo Tang Wee and Tan Aik Ling
29 May 2019 Presentation Preparing STEM educators in Thailand Dr. Parinya San
29 May 2019 Response panel
29 May 2019 Breakout sessions
29 May 2019 Presentation Bringing Computer Science to life through Microsoft MakeCode and the micro:bit Aleandre Kwan
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
30 May 2019 Presentation STEM education and professional development: trends, challenges and lessons learned Dr. Pratchayapong Yasri and Wisarut Winyu-ekasit
30 May 2019 Presentation Capacitating teachers through competency-based ICT training programmes Mel Tan
30 May 2019 Presentation Creating a holistic STEM lesson; lessons learn from teaching STEM to marginalised youths Dawn Teo
30 May 2019 Presentation Empowering future ready youth Aleandre Kwan
30 May 2019 Response panel
30 May 2019 Country presentations
30 May 2019 Closing Remarks

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